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- Pressure Washer Maintenance Tips -

Changing the oil - Changing the oil in your machine is very important, just as it is in your vehicle. Following are a few tips:

1. The first oil change on the pump should be at 50 hours or 3 months, whichever comes first. Following oil changes should be every 500 hours or every 3 months (as long as using PUMP OIL). The oil should be changed, regardless of time, if it is milky-looking or the level is low. If the unit is being used frequently or commercially, you will want to change the oil more often. It is imperative that the oil is clean and water-free at all times.
2. Pumps use a PUMP OIL, and use the correct brand for your pump (CAT pumps use CAT pump oil, all others use High Pressure pump oil). In a pinch, you may use a NON-DETERGENT SAE 30W motor oil, however, the use of motor oil will result in the oil becoming milky white in color. The use of motor oil may also void the warranty on certain pumps.
3. Fill the pump oil to the halfway point on the site glass - do not underfill, but do not fill absolutely full, either.
4. Units with gearboxes on the pump use 80W-90 gear lube oil. Do not confuse the gearbox with the actual pump when refilling or vice-versa.
5. Gasoline-powered pressure washers use an SAE 30W motor oil (or 10W-30) in the engine. Always consult the engine manual for specific instructions and be careful to put the correct oil in the correct place.

Maintaining the engine - When using a pressure washer, the engine is often ignored. However, keeping the engine running smoothly will ensure optimal performance of your machine.

1. Run a mixture of fuel and stabilizer through the engine when the unit will sit for extended periods of time. The stabilizer will keep the fuel from turning stale and ruining the carbuerator.
2. Check the air filter for dirt, then clean or replace as necessary.
3. Check the spark plug for fouling, and replace as needed.

Storing your pressure washer - Prepare the pressure washer for storage by running anti-freeze into the unit when it will be sitting for extended periods of time. This will keep the internal parts lubricated, protected from rust, and prevents the pump from freezing:

1. Connect a short piece of garden hose (2-3 feet long) to the water inlet fitting of the pump. Use a funnel to pour the anti-freeze solution down the hose.
2. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the pump, if it is still on the pump. Drain it and store it in a warm, safe place.
3. Pour the anti-freeze solution down the funnel and into the short hose. Start the machine and let it draw the solution through the pump. This can take up to 2 minutes. Shut the pressure washer down when the solution begins to spray from the pump outlet.
4. The machine is now ready for storage. Simply flush it out with clean water when you are ready to begin using it in the spring.

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