vue - Gas Pressure Washer User Guide

Gas Pressure Washer User Guide See all Gas Pressure Washers: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/automotive/pressure-washers/gas.html Gas Pressure washers offer the ultimate in power and portability. The heavy duty pump and high pressure allows you to tackle difficult jobs like paint stripping and second story cleaning. Getting started is easy. Most models have a handle that unfolds and locks in position. There are a few things to do before you start cleaning. Always check the oil level before you begin any job. Running out of oil could damage the engine. Top up if necessary. Your manual will have directions for checking and filling the oil reservoir. Always use fresh un-leaded gasoline when filling the tank. Use a fuel stabilizer to keep the gas from deteriorating and gumming up the motor. Before starting any job check the O-rings on the the spray hose. Replace any rings that are cracked. Check that the inlet filter is free of debris so the pressure washer can deliver full cleaning power. A useful accessory is this in-line filter. It prevents debris in the water line from clogging or damaging the pressure washer pump. Before running the pressure washer turn on the tap and run water through the hose to wash out any dirt. Connect the hose and without turning on the pressure washer pull the trigger until a steady steam of water comes out. Make sure that all fittings are tight. And protect yourself with splash goggles and earplugs. Next select the right spray tip for the job. The spray tip concentrates the water and creates a pattern that helps the cleaning action. This red spray tip creates a pin-point stream for cleaning cracks and stubborn dirt. The green tip is good for general cleaning duties. The white tip creates a fan thats great for delicate cleaning. And the black tip features a zero-pressure flow for applying detergents. This pressure washer also has a turbo nozzle that creates an oscillating pattern for fast cleaning action Follow the starting procedure in your manual. This pressure washer features a self-priming engine thats easy to start. With the proper tip selected youre ready to clean. Uncoil the pressure hose completely. Stand just close enough so that the pressure washer cleans the surface without gouging. Use a sweeping overlapping pattern to ensure complete cleaning. When youre done coil the spray hose. This keeps it protected from damage. This model has a large reservoir for detergents and cleaning solutions. Only use detergents designed for pressure washers. Use the black tip to apply the detergent solution. When youre done shut of the feed valve and run the pressure washer until clear water comes out. All pressure washers need to be winterized so that they arent damaged by freezing water. Disconnect the inlet hose and run the pressure washer for a short time to purge the pump. This aerosol antifreeze makes winterizing easy. Attach the adapter and aerosol container to the inlet of the pressure washer and press to release the antifreeze. Wait until the antifreeze fills the pump and exits the pressure washer as described in the antifreeze product manual. Clean up any spills right away. Antifreeze can harm pets and animals. Drain any excess fuel in the tank. Follow directions in your manual and add fuel stabilizer to keep gum from forming over the winter. Youll be ready to clean when the warn weather returns. Electric or Gas you can see a wide range of pressure washers and accessories at... ...Canadian Tire