Instructions For Engine And Pump; Machine Inspection - RIDGID KJ-3000 Operator's Manual

KJ-3000 Water Jetter Machine
Install positive battery cable before negative.
CAUTION
4. Make certain insulator boots are slipped over ends of
cables.
5. Connect the positive (red) battery cable to the positive
(+) terminal on the battery. Tighten securely with
wrench.
6. After positive (red) cable is securely attached, connect
negative (black) battery cable to the negative (-) ter-
minal on the battery.
7. Coat the terminals and cable ends with grease and in-
stall rubber insulator boots over the terminal ends.

Instructions for Engine and Pump

1. Engine is shipped without oil. Fill with oil prior to start-
ing engine (see enclosed Engine Owner's Manual for
details).
Failure to fill engine with oil will result in
WARNING
engine failure.
2. Remove plug in pump and replace with dipstick/
breather cap. Check the pump oil level (jetter is
shipped with oil). If oil is low, fill with SAE 30W de-
tergent oil.
3. Remove the plug in gear box and replace with dipstick
/breather cap. Check the gear box oil level. If low, fill
with 90W gear lube (gear box is shipped with oil).
NOTE! In order to access gas cap and air filter, dis-
connect the hose reel latch and rotate the hose
reel forward until it rests on the front cross bar
(Figure 3).
Figure 3 – Engine Access

Machine Inspection

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To prevent serious injury, inspect your Jetter. The
following inspection procedures should be per-
formed on a daily basis.
1. Check engine crankcase and pump oil level. If low,
add oil (see enclosed Engine Owner's Manual for de-
tails). Also check pump and gear box oil level and add
oil if low.
2. Check engine fuel level. If low, add unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. (See en-
closed Engine Owner's Manual for details).
WARNING
fuel in well-ventilated area. Do not over-fill fuel tank and do
not spill fuel. Make sure tank cap is closed properly.
3. Inspect the Jetter for any broken, missing, misaligned
or binding parts as well as any other conditions which
may affect the safe and normal operation of the ma-
chine. If any of these conditions are present, do not
use the Jetter until any problem has been repaired.
4. Check inlet filter screen for debris that can restrict
water flow into the pump resulting in poor perfor-
mance. If filter screen is dirty or clogged, remove,
clean and replace.
5. Use accessories that are designed for your Jetter
and meet the needs of your application. The correct
accessories allow you to do the job successfully and
safely. Accessories suitable for use with other equip-
ment may be hazardous when used with this machine.
6. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all equipment han-
dles and controls. This reduces the risk of injury due
to a tool or control slipping from your grip.
7. Check the jetter nozzle orifices for debris. If an orifice
is blocked, use nozzle cleaning tool to clear and re-
move debris.
8. Inspect hoses for wear and damage. Hoses should be
replaced when they become damaged.
WARNING
ous injury. Inspect hoses and pressure components for
pressure ratings. Do not use components rated for less
than 3000 psi.
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WARNING
Use caution when handling gasoline. Re-
Damaged hoses can burst causing seri-
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