Regular pressure washer maintenance is important to ensure that your equipment lasts a long time. One of the most important aspects of maintenance is performing a pressure washer pump oil change on a regular basis.
This is a relatively simple process so you should have no problem being able keeping up with it and maintain your equipment.
Changing the Oil On Your Pressure Washer
There are three main steps to complete to change the pump oil on your pressure washer. Make sure to always check the owner’s manual first to ensure that you are doing everything correctly for the exact washer you have.
Step One: Start by fully purging the pump to remove all of the contaminants. Remove the wand and turn the water supply on. Turn the engine on and then run the water for two minutes.
Step Two: Now that you have prepared the equipment for the oil change, it is time to remove the old oil. Start by draining all of the fuel and oil from the washer’s engine.
Use an Allen wrench to remove the water pump’s oil cap. Make sure that when you are draining these fluids you drain them into a container that is approved to hold them. You can tilt the unit to ensure that every drop of oil has been removed.
Step Three: Now it is time to put the new oil into the pressure washer. Use the owner’s manual to determine the type of oil you need and to ensure you put in the right amount.
Place the oil cap back on once you fully fill the reservoir with oil and clean up any oil that is visible around the cap. This completes the job and now you just have to properly dispose of the old oil.
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Extending the Life of the Pump Oil
In addition to regular pressure washer pump oil changes, there is maintenance that you must perform before and after each use. This lengthens the life of the oil that you use to reduce the frequency in which you need to perform oil changes.
Before you use your pressure washer, perform the following:
- Check the oil level and ensure that it is full
- Make sure that all screen filters are in good shape
- Inspect for oil leaks
After using the pressure washer, perform the following:
- Always flush any residual detergent after use
- Allow the engine to cool and do not let it get too hot during use
As long as you do the pressure washer pump oil changes on a regular basis as dictated in the washer’s owner’s manual, you will extend the life of your device.
Since you can do these on your own, there is no need to haul your pressure washer to a specialist to get the job done. This will save you a lot of time and money throughout the life of your equipment.