Preventative Maintenance
Taking the time to examine and clean your pressure washer and
accessories, both before and after each use, will help you avoid
performance problems and save money on parts and repair. Refer
to your owner’s manual for special guidelines appropriate to
your pressure washer make and model.
Replacing O-rings & Screens
O-rings keep the spray wand and hose connections tight and leak
free, while screens help prevent debris from clogging hoses and
damaging the water pump. Through normal operation of the
pressure washer these parts may become clogged, worn, or damaged
and should be cleaned or replaced before the unit is operated.
Spray Wand Maintenance
Prior to use, always test the spray gun to make sure it works
properly. To begin, make sure the hose connection to the spray
gun is secure, then test the spray-gun assembly by pressing and
releasing the trigger. The trigger should spring back into place
when it is released. Next, engage the safety latch, and test the
trigger. You should not be able to depress it. If the trigger is
loose, or can be depressed while the safety latch is engaged, or
water is leaking around the gun handle, the spray gun should be
replaced immediately.
Water Pump Maintenance
Pressure washer water pumps need relatively low maintenance. The
two main concerns are keeping contaminants out of the pump and
changing the pump oil on schedule. (Some pumps do not need oil
changes.) Purge the water pump to remove impurities and debris
and change the pump oil every 50 hours of use or once a year,
whichever occurs first. Use only oil recommended by the
manufacturer, as specified in the owner’s manual. (Purchase
pre-measured bottles of pump oil for water pumps without
dipsticks.) Never use special oil additives or detergents,
unless specified in the owner’s manual.
Engine Maintenance
MagnaBlast uses Kohler and Honda industrial engines. Refer to he
owner's manual for oil change schedule. It's very important to
check your engine oil before each start-up. Use only
manufacturer-approved parts and supplies. |
