Step by step guide
V6 5 year service
Servicing our pressure washers are quite straight forward and could be done by most people by following the step-by-step instructions in this manual.
Please go trough the whole manual before starting work on your pressure washer to make sure you understand the procedure and that you have the necessary tools to complete the task.
Always unplug the pressure washer from both the mains power and the water outlet before starting the service.
Even though power and water is disconnected there may be pressurized water in the hose. Discharge this pressure by pulling the trigger on the gun.
Make sure your work area is clean and appropriate for the work you are about to do. There will usually be a small amount of water inside the pump and hose.
If you are doing a 10-year service, then be prepared to collect the used oil from the oil chamber. Please dispose of the oil in accordance with local law and regulations.
ISO 46 hydraulic oil can be substituted with similar non detergent oil of the same viscosity.
00. Parts and tools
An overview of what is needed to do this service.
01. Remove water filter
Unscrew the water filter from the pump.
02. Remove screws
Unscrew the four T25 screws from the back cabinet.
03. Remove decorative cover
Using a flat screwdriver carefully push in the two hooks that locks the top cover in place. With both hooks released, the cover should come off.
04. Remove water outlet
Using a flat screwdriver, pry lose the U-pin that secures the outlet connector to the pump head. Remove the outlet connector.
05. Remove the pump covers
Now you should be able to remove both the front and the back cover to access the pump. Remove the on/off knob.
06. Remove screw
Unscrew the single T25 screw that secures the switch box.
07. Remove switch box
The switch box is press fitted onto the start/stop valve on the pump. Remove the switch box by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
08. Remove screws
If your service kit come with an inlet pipe you can skip the first step.
Using a 6 mm hex key, remove the four screws securing the pump assembly.
09. Remove the pump
Remove the screws and the whole pump assembly.
10. Extract the backing rings
The plastic (blue) and brass (pink) backing rings from the old pump are to be reused in the new assembly.
Lubricate the O-rings (as indicated in the picture) on the service kit.
11. Fit the new pump
Start by placing the brass backing rings (pink) on the piston assembly, one over each piston. Proceed by placing the plastic (blue) backing rings on top of the brass rings. Place the pump assembly on to the pistons. Make sure to align the start/stop valve with the hole for the switch box (red arrow).
12. Secure the pump
With everything aligned, secure the pump assembly using four Allen bolts.
If the service kit did not include a water inlet pipe, refit the old inlet pipe and secure it using a U-pin. Use a small hammer or similar tool to tap the U-pin into place.
13. Attach the switch box
Attach the switch box to the pump. You need to use a decent amount of force to get the box firmly seated on the start/stop valve. It should pop into place.
14. Secure the switch box
Secure the switch box using a T25 screw.
15. Attach the switch knob
Make sure that the spring on the switch box extension is correctly attached. Fit the on/off knob to the switch box.
16. Fit the front cover
Fit the front cover onto the pump.
Fit the power cord strain reliever into the slot.
17. Fit the back cover
Put the capacitor back into the front cover with connectors and cables pointing inwards.
Fit the back cover onto the pump.
18. Fit the pump outlet connector
Fit the outlet connector onto the pump head. Secure the outlet with a U-pin. Use a small hammer or similar tool to tap the U-pin into place.
19. Fit the top decorative cover
Put the top decorative cover back on. It should pop in to place.
Check that the on off button is able to operate freely.
20. Secure the pump covers
Secure the front and back cover using four T25 screws.
21. Attach filter
Check that the water filter is clean then reattach the filter.
22. First start after service
Congratulations with finishing the service of your AVA product.
It is now time to do the first start after service.
- Start by connecting the pressure gun to the hose.
- Connect water.
- Make sure no water is leaking from the inside or anywhere else on the pressure washer.
- Pull the trigger and let the water flow until there is no more air coming out.
- Connect the power cord.
- Turn on the pressure washer.
- Pull the trigger and let water run for a minute before connecting a nozzle.
- Connect the nozzle. Use the pressure washer and make sure it is operating as normal.
23. Troubleshooting
Water is leaking from the inside
- Disconnect the power and open the pressure washer to locate the leak. Take necessary action to remedy any leaks.
Motor runs and won't stop when you release the trigger
- This is most likely due to an improper seating of the switch box on the start/stop valve.
- Open the machine and check that the switch box is correctly seated.
The pressure washer won't turn on
- Check that the power cable is connected.
- Check that the circuit breaker has not been tripped.
- Check that the fuse in the power plug is intact (UK models only).
- Open the machine and check that all the internal cabling is connected.
Poor performance/pressure
- Improper assembly or dirt/debris in the pump. Check that the pump and especially the main valve for foreign objects/debris. Make sure that the spring in the main valve is correctly seated and working as intended.