O Ring Lubricant Pressure Washer

If you have an electric pressure washer unplug it from the electrical outlet.

O ring lubricant pressure washer.

Dry o rings in a pressure washer hose connector can twist slightly and tear as you make the connection causing them to fail. Engage the trigger lock and let the pressure washer cool down. Before you start removing the o ring you must thoroughly read a guide on how to replace the o ring in a pressure washer. Lube pressure washer hose connectors.

This step by step pressure washer repair guide explains how to replace the o rings in a leaking pressure washer pump using a manufacturer approved replacement o ring kit. Since regular oil washes off when it gets wet buy a small container of silicone plumber s grease instead. It doesn t wash off and it s compatible with all types of o ring materials. Over time the o rings that seal the fittings on a pressure washer pump wear down allowing leaks at the fittings.

Besides the ease of replacing these seals will depend on the type of your pressure washer. Relieve pressure in the machine. You can replace the o ring in a pressure washer wand yourself. Tool daily pressure washer o rings kit for pump hose gun wand coupler adapter nozzle sold by ps mall an ebay marketplace seller.

Some units don t need any special tools while other times you need a table top vise grip. Use these steps to install the o ring kit in craftsman generac briggs stratton snapper husqvarna and. Turn off the pressure washer and the water supply. Point the spray gun away from any people or animals and run it until the water stops flowing.

However you must follow the appropriate steps in order to avoid any injuries and further damage to the fitting.