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A parts washer is a key piece of equipment in any repair facility or manufacturing plant. Parts washers utilize water and detergents at high temperatures and pressure to remove grease, oil, bits of metal and other such debris. Detergents designed specifically for parts washers aid in the removal of debris. Liquid soaps work best for degreasing while powders clean most aggressively. Jet sprays or power washing cycles ramp up the cleaning power of the machines.

Instructions

Set Up

1

Unpack the parts washer. Use care when lifting such a heavy object. Discard packing materials but keep warranty information or other accompanying paperwork.

2

Lift the parts washer lid. Remove the pieces of the parts washer packed inside such as the timer, oil skimmer, basket and debris screen. Place these items aside.

3

Move the parts washer into its permanent place. Select a position near a 115V (220AC) electrical outlet outfitted with GFCI, or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, for maximum safety. Do not plug in the parts washer yet!

4

Locate the bottom frame bar inside the washer. Fill the parts washer with water to that point.

5

Return the debris screen and the basket to the parts washer. Close the lid. Plug in the washer.

6

Find the timer on the oil skimmer. Select a time for the daily oil skimming. Fit the oil skimmer onto the parts washer.

7

Move a 5 gallon bucket under the drain spout to catch skimmed oil. Plug in the oil skimmer.

8

Locate the thermostat. Adjust the temperature to the manufacturers recommended setting.

9

Find the wash cycle knob. Select a quick 10-minute cycle.

10

Test the machines safety apparatus by lifting the lid during the cycle. Adjust the sensitivity switch located along the top of the washer if the machine fails to stop when the lid is lifted. Test again.

11

Give the machine 10 to 12 hours to reach the optimum temperature. Add liquid or powder soap according to the manufacturer guidelines.

If you need to replace an older historic part on a Ford Motor Company vehicle, you may have trouble finding it at an auto supply store near you. One option is to search directly at Ford, using a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Automobile manufacturers have been using VINs since 1954 to describe and identify their vehicles, using numbers of varying lengths. In 1981, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began requiring that all road vehicles sold in the U.S. must have a 17-character VIN. Locate the VIN on your Ford vehicle, which is usually located on the drivers side of the dashboard near the window. You can also find it printed in the vehicles title and insurance paperwork.

Instructions

1

Access the Ford Parts website.

2

Type the VIN into the "Shop By VIN" box.

3

Click on "Search Catalog."

4

Click on the category of the part you need, such as "Body," "Brake," "Engine" or "Transmission," and click on a sub-category, if applicable. A list of parts available for your vehicle will appear, along with prices and an option to search for a dealer by zip code or city and state.