Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 3800 John Deere
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North American Edition Litho in USA P r essur e W asher 380 0 OMM156851 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL JOHN DEERE W ORLD WIDE COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER EQUIPMENT DIVISION W ARNING Failure to read and follow the Operator’s Manual and all operating instructions can result in death, bodily injury, and/or property damage.
Introduction INTRODUCTION Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your pressure washer. Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved. Thank Y ou for Purchasing a John Deere Product We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine.
Product Identification Numbers: MODEL ( A ) REVISION: SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE MODEL: SERIAL NUMBER: RECORD IDENTIFICA TION NUMBERS Pressure Washer If you need to contact an Authorized Dealer for information on servicing, always provide the product model and identification numbers.
Table Of Contents T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels The machine safety label shown below is placed on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards. Safety - 1 SAFETY.
Safety - 2 SAFETY SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Rules This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Safety - 3 SAFETY W ARNING Risk of electrocution. Contact with power source can cause electric shock or burn. • NEVER spray near power source. W ARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Safety - 4 SAFETY W ARNING The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation. Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause injury.
Your pressure washer requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at (888) 228-3068 .
Operating - 6 OPERA TING Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. Compare the illustration with your pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Operating - 7 OPERA TING Daily Operating Checklist Review the unit’s assembly to ensure you have performed all of the following. 1. Make sure handle is in place and secure. 2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in the engine crankcase. 3.
Operating - 8 OPERA TING Pressure Washer Location Clearances and Air Movement Place pressure washer in a well ventilated area, which will allow for removal of deadly exhaust gas. Do not place pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building.
Operating - 9 OPERA TING IMPORTANT: Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate safety goggles. 8. When starting engine, position yourself as recommended and start engine according to instructions given in engine operator’s manual.
Operating - 10 OPERA TING IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected. How to Use Spray Tips The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to switch between five different quick connect spray tips.
Operating - 11 OPERA TING 5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and pump. Turn on water.
Operating - 12 OPERA TING After Each Use Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and freeze pump action. Follow these procedures after every use: 1. Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing the filter into a pail of clean water while running pressure washer in low pressure mode.
Replacement Parts and Specifications - 13 REPLACEMENT P AR TS AND SPECIFICA TIONS Service Literature If you would like a copy of the Parts Catalog or Technical Manual for this machine call (888) 228-3068 or contact your local dealer. Parts We recommend John Deere quality parts and lubricants, available at your John Deere dealer.
Service Pressure Washer - 14 SERVICE PRESSURE W ASHER MAINTENANCE General Recommendations Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the pressure washer. See any qualified dealer for service. The pressure washer’s warranty does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
Service Pressure Washer - 15 SERVICE PRESSURE W ASHER Nozzle Maintenance A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc.
Troubleshooting - 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Using T roubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your authorized dealer for service. When you have checked all the possible cause listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized dealer.
Storage - 17 STORAGE Winter Storage To protect the unit from freezing temperatures: 1. Follow steps 1-5 in the previous section After Each Use . 2. Use pump saver, Model 6039, to treat pump. This minimizes freeze damage and lubricates pistons and seals.
Warranty - 18 W ARRANTY JOHN DEERE® PRESSURE WASHER OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY John Deere® and the leaping deer logo are registered trademarks of Deere & Co.
John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service John Deere provides a process to handle your questions or problems, should they arise, to ensure that product quality continues with your John Deere dealer’s parts and service support. Follow the steps below to get answers to any questions you may have about your product.
Service Record SERVICE RECORD Model No. 020297 (3800 PSI Pressure Washer) Manual No. 201982GS Revision A (02/15/2007).
An important point after buying a device John Deere 3800 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought John Deere 3800 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data John Deere 3800 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, John Deere 3800 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get John Deere 3800 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of John Deere 3800, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime John Deere 3800.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with John Deere 3800. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device John Deere 3800 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
