Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Pressure Washer Maintenance

It is important to ensure that your pressure washer is running smoothly every time it's in use. Here are a few ways to keep it working efficiently.

Before using it, check if the engine is working properly, and if fuel and oil are at the right levels; look at the screen filters as well. Inspect for any leaks and cuts in the pressure washer hoses and o-rings. Make sure the trigger and nozzle in the spray gun are working properly.

After using your pressure washer, leave running water in it for about two minutes to remove any leftover cleaning materials you used. Then, shut off the engine off and let it cool. Remove water from the spray gun trigger and detach it from the hose. It is important that the pressure washer is kept dry inside before storage.


To properly maintain the pressure washer water pump, remove all contaminants like dirt and debris by flushing these out. Change its oil 50 hours after use or depending on the manufacturer's recommendations. The pressure washer engine oil should also be changed, either after the first five hours of use or 50 hours after. To make sure that you don't miss out on any oil change, schedule that for the pressure washer pump and engine at the same. 

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