Pressure washer guide
LawnMaster LT506-2000A Electric Pressure Washer
Household cleaning of vehicles, tools and outdoor areas, from a tap or a clean tank
The LawnMaster LT506-2000A is a 13 amp corded pressure washer with a 2300 PSI maximum, 1650 PSI rated pressure and 1.4 GPM, a 20-foot hose, a 35-foot GFCI cord and brushes plus a detergent bottle. The manual says it can self-prime from a tank and must only be used with cold water.
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Published specifications
- Manual: 2300 PSI max, 1650 PSI rated; 1.4 GPM
- Manual: 120 V, 13 A; 22.6 lb
- LawnMaster: 20 ft hose; 35 ft cord with GFCI plug
- Manual: supply no more than 150 PSI; cold water only
- Manual: self-priming from a tank up to 1.6 ft below
- Manual: 1-year household, 30-day commercial warranty
Fit and limits
Strengths
- Can self-prime from a clean tank as well as run from a tap, per the manual
- Closed-lubrication pump that the manual says needs no oil
- Wheel hub brush, fixed brush and detergent bottle are in the box
Caveats
- Rated pressure is 1650 PSI; 2300 PSI is the maximum figure
- One-year household warranty, cut to 30 days for commercial or rental use
- Hose, wand, gun and inlet connector are wear parts the warranty excludes
What the LT506-2000A is
The LT506-2000A is a LawnMaster corded electric pressure washer. The manual's specification table gives 120 volts, 13 amps, a maximum pressure of 2300 PSI, a rated pressure of 1650 PSI, a rated flow of 1.4 GPM and a weight of 22.6 pounds, which matches the Amazon listing.
The store page describes the pressure as up to 1650 PSI with an initial maximum of 2300 PSI, and the listing bullet says 1650 to 2300 PSI maximum. The manual itself notes that the rating label on your machine is the reference for specifications.
Reach comes from a 20-foot high-pressure hose and a 35-foot power cord, according to the store page and listing. The power cord has a ground-fault circuit interrupter built into the plug, and the manual recommends pressing its test button each time you use the washer.
What is in the box
The manual's packing list is the washer, spray gun handle, spray wand, turbo lance, high-pressure hose and hook, accessories holder, transport handle, cable hook, spray gun hook, a fixed brush kit, a wheel hub brush kit, a detergent bottle, a tip cleaner, a water inlet connector, eight screws and two spare O-rings. It says a Phillips screwdriver is needed for assembly.
The store page's included list names a 20-ounce foam bottle, a brush, a wheel hub brush and a tip cleaner alongside the gun, hose, garden hose connector and turbo lance. The listing bullets mention three nozzle strengths; the manual describes a spray wand, a turbo lance and a pressure adjuster rather than separate numbered nozzles.
The listing's variant is labelled 2300 Max PSI with Foam Bottle. Check the accessories on arrival against the manual's packing list, since the store page and manual name the bottle differently.
Water supply: tap or tank, and the limits
On a mains supply the manual asks for the water to be turned on before the washer, says never to use a supply above 150 PSI, and lists a supply hose narrower than 1/2 inch as a cause of pulsating pressure. It also says a drinking-water system should be protected against backflow.
The manual says the washer is self-priming and can draw from tanks or natural water sources, using a reinforced supply hose with an inlet strainer and non-return valve. The water level must be less than 1.6 feet below the washer, and the water must be free of impurities.
It is a cold-water machine. The manual says never to use hot water because it will overheat and damage the pump, never to run the pump dry, and never to let the pump run for more than a minute after the water supply is turned off.
Power and extension cords
The manual allows outdoor-rated extension cords and recommends a wire gauge of at least 14 AWG for a cord of 50 feet or less. It warns that an undersized cord drops voltage, causing loss of power and overheating, and troubleshooting lists voltage loss from an extension cable as a start-up problem.
The motor stops when you release the trigger. A motor protector shuts it down if it overheats, and the troubleshooting table says to let it cool for 10 minutes before restarting.
The manual's intended use is cleaning areas and objects outside the house, tools, vehicles and boats, at ambient temperatures between 32 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit, and it says the washer must stand on a firm, stable surface while running.
Maintenance and storage
The manual says the pump has a closed lubrication system and needs no oil. Routine care is checking hoses and accessories for damage, cleaning the inlet filter regularly, clearing the nozzle with the supplied tip cleaner, greasing the couplings, and replacing damaged O-rings.
Store it indoors. The manual warns that freezing can damage the unit, and asks that it be kept in a dry, locked place. Clean the body only with a clean cloth and mild detergent, not solvents, and do not immerse it.
Troubleshooting notes that a slight water leak from the pump is permissible. It lists air in the system, an inadequate water supply, a supply hose narrower than 1/2 inch, a blocked filter or a kinked hose as causes of pulsating pressure.
Warranty and who this suits
The manual gives a limited one-year warranty for household use, and a 30-day limited warranty for commercial, industrial or rental use. The store page also lists a one-year limited warranty.
Exclusions include abuse, negligence, misuse, accidents, alterations, lack of maintenance and normal wear, and the manual names the water inlet connector, high-pressure hose, tip cleaner, spray wand and gun as wearing parts not covered. The purchaser pays transport, and the warranty is void without the receipt.
The LT506-2000A suits the uses the manual names, such as vehicles, boats, tools and areas outside the house, where a cold-water supply of up to 150 PSI is available or you want to draw from a clean tank. It suits you less if you want long warranty cover, commercial use, or the 2300 PSI figure as a working rating.
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Primary sources
- Cleva US store page for the LawnMaster Corded Electric Pressure Washer, SKU LT506-2000A
- LawnMaster LT506-2000A operator's manual, linked from that page
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