Step by step guide
Smart: Replace Hose & Swivel
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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
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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).
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3. Access the Reel screws
Rotate the reel both left and right to access the screws located underneath the reel.
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4. Remove Reel wheel hose cover a)
Use Torx 25 to unscrew 4 screws.
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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.
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6. Remove screws
Use Torx 25 to unscrew 6 screws.
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7. Pull the Reel assembly out of Ree Frame
Gently pull down and outwards.
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8. Disconnect internal hose
a)Use a flat screwdriver or similar to tilt out the U-pin.
b)Pull out the hose end.
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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.
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10. Pull out the Swivel
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11. Assemble swivel & internal hose
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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
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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.
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14. Secure hose to Reel
Use Torx 25 fasten the cover to the reel with 4 screws.
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