Clarke 7330362, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0121 PETROL POWER WASHER MODEL NO PLS195B PART NO 7330362 ...

Page 2: ...l be required as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee does not affect your statutory rightS UNPACKING Unpack your power washer and chec...

Page 3: ...trigger 11 ALWAYS respect the requirements of the local water company Pressure washers may only be connected to the mains water supply if a system separator also known as a backflow preventer is installed in the supply hose 12 ALWAYS disconnect from the water supply and make sure that you drain the system when not in use Keep in a cool dry location 13 ONLY use detergents that are suitable for pres...

Page 4: ... or severe injury DO NOT directly discharge stream at persons or animals Keep clear of the nozzle This machine should only be used by qualified operators WARNING Risk of spray injury Spray can propel objects Always wear ANSI approved Z87 1 Safety Glasses WARNING Risk of chemical burn NEVER spray acids corrosive or toxic chemicals Use only cleaners formulated for power washers WARNING Risk of elect...

Page 5: ... Pump oil filler 2 Fuel Filler 12 Chemical detergent hose 3 Foldable handle 13 Exhaust muffler 4 Pressure regulator 14 Air filter housing 5 Adjustable nozzle 15 Fuel Shut off Valve 6 High pressure delivery hose 16 Choke 7 On Off Switch 17 Throttle 8 Wheel tyre assembly 18 Engine starter 9 Engine oil filler 19 Suction hose 10 Pump oil drain 20 Rubber foot ...

Page 6: ...les into the axle ports as shown secure with the nut spring washer and flat washer 2 Fit the wheels to the axles and secure with the nut and washer NOTE DO NOT overtighten the nuts the wheels must be able to rotate freely 3 Fit the rubber foot to the leg as shown ASSEMBLING THE LANCE 1 Connect the spray wand to the lance and tighten securely ...

Page 7: ...THE MACHINE 1 Slide the connector on the power washer towards the machine 2 Push the hose into the connector 3 Release the connector Make sure the connection is secure CONNECT WATER INLET HOSE 1 Remove the travel cap if fitted 2 Connect the water supply hose to the water inlet NOTE Water source must provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute Make sure the water inlet hose is screwed on tightly FITT...

Page 8: ...TORAGE BRACKET 1 Screw a nut and washer onto each leg of the hose bracket 2 Fit the hose bracket in place and secure using a washer spring washer and nut REMOVING THE TRAVEL PLUG 1 Remove the red travel plug before use 2 Inside the small bag attached is the oil filler cap which needs to be fitted in its place ...

Page 9: ...L 1 Turn the oil filler cap dipstick anti clockwise and remove it from the oil filler tube Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth 2 Insert the oil filler cap dipstick back into the oil filler tube and then remove it again DO NOT screw it in when doing this 3 If the oil is low fill the oil reservoir to the edge of the oil filler hole We recommend the use of SAE30 oil in the engine 4 Replace the oil f...

Page 10: ...el DO NOT fill above the fuel strainer shoulder 4 After refueling replace the fuel filler cap securely RECOMMENDED FUEL Use unleaded petrol with an octane rating of 86 or higher DO NOT overfill ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR When supplied the pressure regulator may be set to minimum Turn the pressure regulator on the pump fully clockwise to allow water pressure to build up when the pressure wash...

Page 11: ...e pumps are equipped with a thermal relief valve This valve will open when the temperature inside the pump becomes too high This valve will then release a gush of water in an effort to lower the temperature inside the pump Immediately after this occurs the valve will close Chemical Injection System This mixes cleaners or cleaning solvents with the pressurised water to improve cleaning effectivenes...

Page 12: ...the 1 3rd of the way towards the fast setting 8 Pull the starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up sharply to start the power washer NOTE You may have to do this more than once 9 Once the engine has warmed up set the choke lever to the RUN right position NOTE If the engine does not start after two pulls pull the trigger on the gun to relieve the pressure WARNING O...

Page 13: ...the water because the trigger of the spray gun is not being pulled If the unit is left in bypass mode for more than two minutes the water temperature will rise to a dangerous level and could damage the internal components of the pump ADJUSTING THE SPRAY The nozzle is adjustable to allow you to change the spray from a narrow jet of water to a wide spray TO ADJUST THE NOZZLE 1 Hold the shaft of the ...

Page 14: ...le 5 Slide the nozzle forward for low pressure and backwards for high pressure USING CHEMICALS AND CLEANING SOLVENTS 1 Push the chemical hose onto the ridged fitting as shown 2 Place the other end of the chemical hose with the filter on it into a container holding the chemical cleaning solution 3 Slide the nozzle forward for low pressure operation The water chemical ratio is typically 7 1 for ever...

Page 15: ...ach the filter to the end of the pipe supplied 2 Place the filter into the water butt 3 Replace the fitted inlet connector with the inlet connector supplied 4 Connect the pick up pipe to the pressure washer as shown Tighten securely 5 Open the suction valve shown 6 Start the power washer as shown on page 11 Water is ejected from the nozzle as shown 7 When the water spray being ejected is consisten...

Page 16: ...ater off with the engine running 3 Turn the water supply off 4 Pull the trigger on the spray gun to relieve any water pressure 5 See storage section in this manual for proper storage procedures MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE PUMP OIL 1 Unscrew and remove the oil filler cap 2 Place an oil collection tray not supplied under the drain plug 3 Unscrew the drain plug and allow the used oil to drain from the c...

Page 17: ...e disposal site CLEANING THE NOZZLE If the nozzle becomes partially clogged or restricted by dirt or other foreign material excess pump pressure may develop Clean the nozzle immediately by following the instructions below 1 Shut off the power washer and turn off the water supply 2 Pull the trigger on the gun handle to relieve any water pressure 3 Disconnect the spray wand from the gun 4 Remove any...

Page 18: ...CHANGING THE SPARK PLUG 1 Remove the spark plug cap lead from the spark plug 2 Use the spark plug spanner supplied to remove the spark plug 3 Remove any carbon that has accumulated around the electrode 4 Check the spark plug gap a and adjust if necessary It should be between 0 7 and 0 8 mm 5 Check the overall condition of the spark plug and replace if poor 6 Reinstall the spark plug and refit the ...

Page 19: ...air filter is damaged contact CLARKE spare parts department for a replacement If the filter is dirty wash it in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and rinse thoroughly Leave the filter to dry completely before immersing the filter in clean engine oil and squeeze the filter to remove excess oil 5 Replace the filter and the air filter cover CAUTION DO NOT USE THE GENERATOR WITHOUT THE AIR F...

Page 20: ...s so that they are protected from damage For long term storage the petrol tank should be drained before the fuel deteriorates with time Ensure that the engine is cold before draining the tank Remove the fuel tank cap and use a pump type syphon to drain the petrol into an appropriate clean container DO NOT store petrol for long periods of time Dispose of excess petrol in an environmentally safe way...

Page 21: ...h to the ON position Choke lever is set to the choke position when the engine is warm Set the choke lever to the NO CHOKE position Fuel valve closed Open the fuel valve Lack of pressure initial use Water supply is not adequate Make sure your water supply can deliver 5 gallons per minute at 20psi Leak in the high pressure hose fitting Tighten the fitting use sealant tape if required Nozzle is obstr...

Page 22: ... up inside the chemical injector Have the parts cleaned or replaced by your dealer No or low pressure after a period of normal use Worn seal or packing Have it replaced by your dealer Worn or obstructed valves Have it replaced by your dealer Worn unloader piston Have it replaced by your dealer Worn E Z start valve Have it replaced by your dealer Water leaking at the gun spray wand connection Worn ...

Page 23: ...apacity 3 6 L max Water supply Max feed temperature 60o C Inlet pressure 3 6 bar Performance Data Working pressure 170 Bar Max permissible pressure 182 Bar Max water flow l min 12 5 Mains supply 12 2 Barrel supply Measured sound power level LWA dB 99 Guaranteed sound power level LWA dB 101 Vibration measured at the lance 2 5m s2 Uncertainty Factor 1 5 Dimensions Handle opened 962 x 575 x 650 mm Ha...

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Page 25: ... Plate 55 Detergent injector fitting 19 Oil Sightglass 56 O ring injector fitting 20 O ring 57 Ball injector fitting 21 Crankshaft cover 58 Spring injector fitting 22 Bolt M8 x16 59 Water outlet banjo bolt 23 Connecting rod 60 O ring 24 Pin 61 O ring 25 Ceramic coated plunger 62 Unloader valve housing 26 O ring 63 O ring 27 Oil seal 64 Outlet checking valve 28 Locating ring 65 Spring outlet checki...

Page 26: ...with the WEEE regulations in relation to the treatment recycling recovery and environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE In effect this means that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste It must be disposed of according to the laws governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE at a recognised disposal facility 1 Pump assembly 15 Nut 2 Bolt 16 Hose support brack...

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