Page 2 - IMPORTANT; Contents
37 Congratulations! We’d like to say, “Thank You” for choosing theCONTRACTOR DIESEL. This instruction ma-nual is provided with your new High PressureWasher to ensure that you obtain the bestresults, in the safest manner, with your newmachine. IMPORTANT This machine is a High Pressure Washer,capable ...
Page 3 - E N; General safety precautions
38 1.0 Safety E N 11. The machine must not be used in surroundings with risk of fire or explosion. 12. Exhaust from engine and burner contains poisonous carbon monoxide gases. Avoidinhalation of exhaust gases. Never run themachine in a closed garage or confined area. 13. To prevent fire hazards and ...
Page 4 - Motor Protection Device
39 2.0 Motor Protection Device 3.0 Key photo’s E N The diesel engine is equipped with a protectiondevice called ”Oil Alert”, which stops the engineif the oil level is insufficient. If this occurs, checkthe engine for leaks, and after making sure themachine is level, refill it to the proper level. Th...
Page 5 - Handling and Transport; Standard equipment
40 4.0 Application E N 6.0 Accessories E N ALTO’s diesel powered high pressure washerscan be used for all outdoor cleaning jobs forwhich steam, hot or cold water is used.Detergents can be used (see section 8.5) 4.1 Handling and Transport When handling the machine with a fork lift truck,be sure the f...
Page 8 - Use of Detergents; High pressure Hose
43 8.0 Connections E N 8.4 Suction Mode The machine is self priming, when used from atank or stream, etc. The inlet hose must be filledwith water before starting up. The self primingheight depends on the water temperature. Max.self priming height of 5 m (17 ft) is reached withcold water (up to 8°C/4...
Page 9 - Adjustment of pressure and; Cold water operation
44 9.0 Operating instructions E N d) Start the machine, if stopped, and activate the spray handle to start the burner. IMPORTANT: For safety reasons it is important that instruction (a), above, always be followed! Note: If the engine stops immediately after having been started up, it should be check...
Page 10 - Storage/frost proofing
45 10.0 Storage/frost proofing 11.0 Model tag It is advisable to store the machine in a frostproof place between operations. If this is notpossible the machine should be protected in thefollowing way:1. Disconnect the inlet hose. Remove the lance (pos. 29) and empty it of water. 2. Ensure that the t...
Page 11 - Burner fuel filter
46 12.0 Maintenance E N 2. ENGINE OIL CHANGERefer to the Ruggerini engine manual for break-in and normal operating oil changerequirements. Carry out first oil change after i0hours of operation and then every 100 hours.Not less than once every six months, however. NOTE: Protect the environment by pro...
Page 12 - Maintenance; High pressure nozzle care
47 Maintenance E N 13.0 Warranty E N 5. Leave the machine for 20 minutes.6. Start the machine and pump the used solution into a container for proper disposal. 7. Immediately connect a fresh water supply and turn it on. 8. Start the machine, let it work for 5-10 minutes, until all the scale remover i...