Homelite HP3127S manual Operation, Applications, STARTING/STOPPING the Pressure Washer

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OPERATION

APPLICATIONS

This product has been designed for the purposes listed below:

�Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and house siding

�Cleaning cars, boats, motorcycles, outdoor furniture, and grills

 

ON

ON/OFF

POSITION

SWITCH

 

STARTING/STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER

CHOKE

(CLOSED - A)

See Figures 11 - 13.

CAUTION:

Do not run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on.

Before starting the engine, connect all hoses and check all

 

fluids (oil and gas). Turn the garden hose on then squeeze

 

the trigger. This relieves air pressure caused by turning on

FUEL VALVE

the water. Hold the trigger until a steady stream of water

Fig. 11

appears.

 

To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:

 

Close the fuel valve.

 

Fill the fuel tank (if necessary).

 

Connect the garden hose to the pump and turn on the

 

water supply.

RECOIL

Open the fuel valve.

STARTER

Place the ON/OFF switch in the ON ( l ).

 

Push the choke lever to position A (CLOSED).

 

NOTE: If the engine is cold, close the choke fully. If the engine is warm, open the choke lever half-way or keep it opened fully.

�Give the recoil starter short, brisk pulls to start the engine.

�If the engine fires, or begins to sputter and/or cough

 

 

without catching, move the choke lever to the half-way

 

Fig. 12

position.

 

NOTE: Never pull the recoil starter more than four or five

 

OFF

times with the choke closed as this causes flooding.

 

 

 

With the choke in the half-way position, pull the recoil

CHOKE

ON/OFF

starter again. The engine should now start.

(OPENED - B)

SWITCH

NOTE: If the choke remains in the closed position, the

 

 

engine will continue to sputter and/or cough but will not

 

 

start.

 

 

As the engine warms up, move the choke lever slowly to position B (OPEN).

Return the recoil starter gently to the engine housing. Do not allow the rope to snap back.

Let the engine warm up a few minutes before using.

To stop the engine using the ON/OFF switch:

 

 

Turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF ( O ).

FUEL

 

Close the fuel valve.

 

VALVE

Fig. 13

 

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions Before Using this Product Important Safety InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsService Product Specifications Features Attaching the Wheel Assembly AssemblyUnpacking Packing ListAttaching the Resting Foot Connecting High Pressure Hose to Spray Wand AssemblyAssembling the Spray Wand Attaching Injection HoseAdding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank Adding OIL to the EngineFuel CAP Funnel To connect the garden hose to the machine Connecting the High Pressure Hose to PumpScreen Applications OperationSTARTING/STOPPING the Pressure Washer Selecting the Right QUICK-CONNECT Nozzle for the JOB Using the Spray Wand TriggerStoring the Pressure Washer Moving the Pressure WasherWashing with Detergent Rinsing with the Pressure WasherCleaning the AIR Filter MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Nozzle Maintenance Cleaning Fuel CUPPump Maintenance Changing the OILPreparing for USE After Storage Periodic Maintenance Schedule TableProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingPage Warranty General Emissions Warranty Coverage Parts Covered Under the California Emissions Warranty Warranty Periods Limited ROBIN/SUBARU Engine WarrantyLimited NON Engine Warranty Statement California Proposition Service
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