I am looking for some advise on routine/preventative maintenance for my pressure washer. I have a 1 1/2 year old Tuff superskid with roughly 250 hours on it. Similar to a car, I assume my pressure washer should have some regular maintenance, but I don't know what that would involve and how much it should cost. I have a basic understanding of an engine, so I have changed the oil, but that's where it stops. I have done nothing with the pump, burner, unloader, etc... I plan on taking my machine into a shop to have the work done, but I want to know what to ask for and what kind of price I should be expecting. Any information would be helpful. If anyone knows a good shop in the Chicagoland area, that would be helpful also! Thanks for your time.
Preventative maintenance for equipment
- Thread starter krisp23
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first thing, buy an hour meter. They take 2 min to install and are cheap.
250 hrs is not much.
I would de-scale the coil.[use a sep. pump dont go through your pressure pump.]
have them look at and adj. the burner[air band]
look at the electrode's and adj
Check and tighten the belt's
Use the GOOD pressure guage [not the $15 kind] to check your pump pressure to see if it could use a re-build.[you should'nt unless you ran it dry]
chack and adj the valve's in the engine. New plug's,air filter,oil change[both pump and motor]
Check the chargeing system and battery.
Make sure your unloader is set properly.
Maybe de-soot your coil.
This is everything ive done this week of heavy rain.
250 hrs is not much.
I would de-scale the coil.[use a sep. pump dont go through your pressure pump.]
have them look at and adj. the burner[air band]
look at the electrode's and adj
Check and tighten the belt's
Use the GOOD pressure guage [not the $15 kind] to check your pump pressure to see if it could use a re-build.[you should'nt unless you ran it dry]
chack and adj the valve's in the engine. New plug's,air filter,oil change[both pump and motor]
Check the chargeing system and battery.
Make sure your unloader is set properly.
Maybe de-soot your coil.
This is everything ive done this week of heavy rain.
Hotwaterwizard
Hotsy Service Tech
HYDROTEK PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE:
While your pressure washer has been produced with quality materials and craftsmanship, you as the owner have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the equipment. Attention to regular preventative maintenance procedures will assist in preserving the performance of your equipment. Contact your Hydro Tek dealer for maintenance. A small investment in preventative maintenance will add many hours to the life of your pressure washer. Perform maintenance more often under severe conditions. Do not spray high-pressure water onto the machine. Not all maintenance items apply to all machines.
o Engine Oil - Inspect Daily (be sure to check the engine manufacture's recommendations for additional maintenance items)
o Engine Oil - Change Every 50 hours
o Oil Filter - Change Every 100 hours
o Air Cleaner -Inspect Every 50 hours
o Air Cleaner - Clean Every 3 months
o Diesel Engine Coolant Check - Check daily (maximum 50% antifreeze)
o Battery Level Check monthly (Check weekly on diesel engines)
o Engine Fuel Filter - Change every 500 hours or 6 months
o Spark Plug Maintenance - 500 hours or 6 months
o Clean Fuel Tank(s) Annually
o Replace Fuel Lines Annually
o Pump Oil - Check Level Daily
o Pump Oil - Change After first 25 hours, then every 6 months or 500 hours
o Clean Burner Filter Monthly (More often if fuel quality is poor)
o Remove Burner Soot Annually
o Burner Adjustment/Cleaning Annually
o Descale Coil Annually-(More often if required)
o Replace Spray Nozzle every 6 months
o Replace Quick Connects Annually
o Clean Water Screen and Filter Weekly
o Clean Float/Supply Tank Every 6 months
o Replace High Pressure Hose Annually
o Drive Belts - Tighten 6 months
o Drive Belts - Inspect / Replace 6 months
o Trailer Tires and Bearings - Monthly (Check tires for condition, tighten lug nuts, grease & check bearings
Fluid descriptions and capacities. (Capacity dependent on model)
Gas Engine - Oil: 30w Motor Oil .63 to 3qt Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline 8qt to 7 gal
Pump, General - Non detergent SAE 30w 34-41oz
Pump, AR - Non Detergent SAE 30w 10-41oz
Pump, Cat - Cat Hydraulic, non-detergent 10w-40 11-25oz
While your pressure washer has been produced with quality materials and craftsmanship, you as the owner have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the equipment. Attention to regular preventative maintenance procedures will assist in preserving the performance of your equipment. Contact your Hydro Tek dealer for maintenance. A small investment in preventative maintenance will add many hours to the life of your pressure washer. Perform maintenance more often under severe conditions. Do not spray high-pressure water onto the machine. Not all maintenance items apply to all machines.
o Engine Oil - Inspect Daily (be sure to check the engine manufacture's recommendations for additional maintenance items)
o Engine Oil - Change Every 50 hours
o Oil Filter - Change Every 100 hours
o Air Cleaner -Inspect Every 50 hours
o Air Cleaner - Clean Every 3 months
o Diesel Engine Coolant Check - Check daily (maximum 50% antifreeze)
o Battery Level Check monthly (Check weekly on diesel engines)
o Engine Fuel Filter - Change every 500 hours or 6 months
o Spark Plug Maintenance - 500 hours or 6 months
o Clean Fuel Tank(s) Annually
o Replace Fuel Lines Annually
o Pump Oil - Check Level Daily
o Pump Oil - Change After first 25 hours, then every 6 months or 500 hours
o Clean Burner Filter Monthly (More often if fuel quality is poor)
o Remove Burner Soot Annually
o Burner Adjustment/Cleaning Annually
o Descale Coil Annually-(More often if required)
o Replace Spray Nozzle every 6 months
o Replace Quick Connects Annually
o Clean Water Screen and Filter Weekly
o Clean Float/Supply Tank Every 6 months
o Replace High Pressure Hose Annually
o Drive Belts - Tighten 6 months
o Drive Belts - Inspect / Replace 6 months
o Trailer Tires and Bearings - Monthly (Check tires for condition, tighten lug nuts, grease & check bearings
Fluid descriptions and capacities. (Capacity dependent on model)
Gas Engine - Oil: 30w Motor Oil .63 to 3qt Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline 8qt to 7 gal
Pump, General - Non detergent SAE 30w 34-41oz
Pump, AR - Non Detergent SAE 30w 10-41oz
Pump, Cat - Cat Hydraulic, non-detergent 10w-40 11-25oz