H.E.R.O. PW2540BD-AC, PW3040BD-AC, PW3540BD-AC User Manual
PW2540BD-AC
PW3040BD-AC
PW3540BD-AC
H.E.R.O. Industries
a division of Middlefield Bancorp Limited
Phone: ( 604 ) 420-6543 Fax: ( 604 ) 420-8725
E-mail: sales@hero.ca Website: //www.hero.ca
H.E.R.O. Industries Pressure Washer Owners Manual
U.S. mail: P.O. Box 75, Custer, WA 98240-0052
2719 Lake City Way,
Burnaby, B.C., Canada
Toll Free: 1-800-494-4376
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Operating / Maintenance Precautions
Start-Up
Shutting Down
Trouble Shooting
Pump Service
Unloader & Chemical Injector Layout
Unloader Schematic & Parts List,
( Part Number PW-1195 )
Pump Schematic & Parts List,
Frame Schematic & Parts List,
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Parts, Gun, Hose, & Accessories
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WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use and service, for a period of two years from the date of
purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the Maintenance
and Operation Instructions supplied with the unit. The warranty does not cover
misuse or negligence.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Hoses, spray guns,
wands and other accessories are warranted for 30 days. Warranty is void if
repairs are attempted by anyone other than an Authorized Service Center.
H.E.R.O. Industries liability under warranty is limited to repair of product and /
or replacement of parts, and is given to the purchaser in lieu of all other
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This book has important information for the use and safe
operation of this machine. Read and understand all warnings
WARNING - WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:
Read all the instructions before using machine
To reduce risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the machine
is used near children
Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure quickly. Be quite
familiar with the Stay alert! Watch what you are doing.
Keep operating area clear of all persons.
Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
Do not operate the machine when fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and
balance at all times.
To prevent fire hazard, do not use with or near inflammables such as;
gasoline, grain dust, solvents and thinners.
Never add gasoline to a hot engine as this can result in a fire or explosion.
Never direct spray at pressure washer unit.
Warning
Risk of injection or injury.
Do not direct discharge stream at persons or animals. The
high pressure water stream can cause injury or death!
IMPORTANT OPERATION / MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Change oil in pump after the first 50 hours, then every 100 hours.
Use SAE30 Non-Detergent Motor oil.
Change engine oil as specified by the Honda. See Honda owners
manual.
Do Not run washer longer than 3 minutes with gun closed, as this can
result in damage to the seals. Heat generated by the re-circulating water
can damage seals.
Avoid freezing pump. Drain unit prior to storage, or run an antifreeze
solution through pump. Ensure the pump and hoses are completely bled
of all liquid.
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START-UP AND OPERATION INTRODUCTION
1. Verify that the vented YELLOW dip stick is installed in
pressure washer pump. Remove the RED shipping
plug
( if present ) from top of the pump and replace it with
the YELLOW oil level dipstick provided. Fig. 1
2. Before first use, check engine and pump oil levels.
Note: For shipping purposes, engine oil has not
been added.
Before each use, check engine oil level by unscrewing
the
oil dipstick. Add motor oil (consult Honda manual for
correct grade) as required to bring to proper level.
3. Check water supply volume. To operate correctly, the
unit requires a water supply 25% greater than the units
output.
4. Connect a standard garden hose to the water inlet or
bottom connection on the pump head ( Female hose
connector ). Fig. 2.
5. Connect the high pressure hose to the water “Outlet”
or upper connection on the pump head.
( Male quick connect nipple). Fig. 2.
6. Turn the un loader knob on top of the pump head counter-
clockwise to
reduce the pressure prior to starting the machine.
7. Select the desired tip for the job. Insert tip into quick-connect
fitting.
RED-0º, Narrow Fan, Direct or Concentrated Cleaning.
YELLOW - 15º, Medium Fan, General Use.
WHITE - 40º, Wide Fan, Soft Pattern, For Rinsing.
BLACK - 65º, Chemical Injector Tip. Must be used with
chemical
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Yellow
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10. Start the engine by following this procedure:
a. Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON.
b. Turn the GAS to ON.
c. Turn the CHOKE to FULL.
d. Push the THROTTLE lever to the ON position.
e. Pull the STARTING cord.
f. Once the engine has started, turn the CHOKE until it is OFF,
11. Then trigger the gun and begin turning the red unloader knob in a clockwise direction as
far as it will turn. You should now have full pressure.
12. To reduce the pressure , turn the pressure control knob counter clock wise.
SHUTTING DOWN THE MACHINE AFTER USE.
1. Turn engine switch to the OFF position.
3. Turn the throttle and gas levers to the OFF or Closed positions.
4. Shut OFF the water.
5. Trigger gun to remove any remaining pressure in the system.
6. Disconnect hose.
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