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Step by step guide

Smart: Replace Hose & Swivel

Learn how to replace the hose (11-120-405) and swivel (949-102-01) on your Smart pressure washer with this step-by-step guide. All you need are Torx 25, one flathead screwdriver or similar tools. (Torx 25 available in AVA first Aid kit 11-120-503) Safety first! To prevent any accidents, ensure that your pressure washer is turned off and unplugged from its power source.

1. Overview of parts

Part numbers:

a)Smart Reel Frame


b)Smart Hose Guide


c) Swivel for hose reel


d)O-ring (8.5*2mm NBR 90)


e)Smart reel holder insert (left)


f)U-pin for hose connector


g)Reel wheel


h) Reel wheel hose cover-new


i)Square head quick connector


j) E-Clip


k) Smart reel holder insert


l) Reel crank Kit: UN01 (949-101-01)

2. Unwind the hose to access hose connection

Pull the hose completely until all the hose is out of the reel, allowing you to see the swivel c).

3. Access the Reel screws

Rotate the reel both left and right to access the screws located underneath the reel.

4. Remove Reel wheel hose cover a)

Use Torx 25 to unscrew 4 screws.



5. Disconnect hose on new machine

a)Push in the Quick connector spring.


b)Pull out the hose while pressing in the Quick connector spring.

6. Remove screws

Use Torx 25 to unscrew 6 screws.

7. Pull the Reel assembly out of Ree Frame

Gently pull down and outwards.

8. Disconnect internal hose

a)Use a flat screwdriver or similar to tilt out the U-pin.


b)Pull out the hose end.

9. Disconnect the Square head quick connector

a)Use a flat screwdriver or similar to gently remove the E-clip or C-clip.


b)Use a flat screwdriver or similar tool, gently tilt /pull out the Square head Quick connector. If the quick connector is stuck, use a screwdriver or something similar tool, tap on the swivel end sticking through the quick connector


c). Tap until the swivel loosens and goes into the Square Head Quick connector.

10. Pull out the Swivel

11. Assemble swivel & internal hose

a)Put swivel into Reel.


b)Put the Square head Quick connector over the swivel. Use lubrication (White acid-free Vaseline or similar) on the O-rings.


c)Install the E-clip.


d)Connect the internal hose to the swivel .


e)secure the hose with the U-clip.

12. Install Reel & Hose guide into Reel Frame

13. Secure Reel and Hose Guide + connect hose

a)Use Torx 25 to secure the reel and hose guide with total 6 screws.


b)Push the hose end into the Quick connector until its clicks in place.

14. Secure hose to Reel

Use Torx 25  fasten the cover to the reel with 4 screws.