How to bleed a high-pressure washer

For your high-pressure washer to work optimally it is important to bleed it before use.

How to bleed a high-pressure washer

CAUTION: Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF (0) position before you bleed the system.

  1. Connect a high-pressure washer to a water source
  2. Install the spray lance on the spray handle
  3. Install the high-pressure hose on the gun/spray handle.
  4. Disengage the power trigger lockout.

    The power trigger looks different depending on your product type.
  5. Push the power trigger and keep it pushed in until water comes out of the nozzle on the spray lance.


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