John Deere HR1250E1 - Manual (Page 24)

24 Operator’s Manual
Operating the Washer
CLEANING WITH DETERGENTS
CAUTION: Wear goggles, respirator, and
protective clothing to help prevent injury from
detergents and spray.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT direct pressure washer spray at
the washer.
1. Mix detergent as instructed by the manufacturer.
2. Be sure that water supply is adequate and turned on
fully.
3. Slide detergent hose (B) onto barbed detergent valve
(A).
4. Insert threaded end of detergent strainer (C) into
detergent hose (B).
5. Insert detergent hose into solution. Be sure that hose
is clear and fully submerged in solution.
IMPORTANT: The detergent system will work only if the
nozzle is in the low pressure position.
6. Slide nozzle collar forward (D) into the low pressure
position.
7. Start washer and squeeze gun trigger. If detergent does
not spray within one minute, check to make sure the
detergent hose is in the solution and is not plugged.
8. To help avoid streaking, apply detergent to the lowest
surface first, and move up, using long overlapping
strokes. Allow solution to soak for several minutes.
IMPORTANT: Remember that high pressure spray
can gouge soft woods, damage other
materials and loosen grout.
9. Slide nozzle collar to the rear (E) to place in high
pressure position. With the nozzle approximately 6 to
10 inches (15 to 25 cm) and at an angle to the surface,
power rinse the area from the top down.
10. If surface is not clean, repeat above procedures.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage and contamination with
other detergents, siphon a gallon (3.78 L)
of clear water through the system after
each use.
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E D
B
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