Generac 1418-0 manual Equipment Description, Customer Responsibilities, Safety Rules

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Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a GENERAC high pressure washer. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

This manual contains information for a high pressure washer that operates at 3,000 PSI at a flow rate of

3.0gallons per minute. This powerful, high quality residential system features large 10” wheels, a pump equipped with an automatic cool down system, chemical injection system, adjustable unloader, nozzle extension with quick connect nozzles, safety goggles, heavy duty 50’ hose, and more.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble your unit and maintain your high pressure washer properly.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is both accurate and current. However, Generac reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the product and its documentation at any time without prior notice.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily fix, call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your high pressure washer.

For off-season storage, review “Storage” on page 13.

SAFETY RULES

CAUTION! When setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs to your high pressure washer, always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

DANGER! Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even death. Operate this equipment only in the open air where adequate ventilation is available.

DANGER! Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Do Not permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine. Allow unit to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. Comply with all laws regulating storage and handling of gasoline.

Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your pressure washer. Know its applications, its limitations, and any hazards involved.

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Locate this pressure washer in areas away from combustible materials, combustible fumes or dust.

The high pressure equipment is designed to be used with Generac authorized parts ONLY. If you use this equipment with parts that do not comply with minimum specifications, the user assumes all risks and liabilities.

Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning. The harmful elements may cause property damage or severe injury.

Do Not allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure washer at any time.

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Contents 3000PSI Customer Responsibilities Safety RulesEquipment Description Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer Know Your Pressure Washer Quick-Connect FittingPreparing Pressure Washer for USE Carton ContentsRemove Pressure Washer from Carton Add Engine Oil Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump Add GasolineHow to Start Your Engine Checklist Before Starting EngineHOW to USE Your Pressure Washer Follow these instructions to change nozzles How to Stop Your Pressure WasherHow to Use the Nozzles High Pressure Cleaning and Applying ChemicalLow Pressure To apply detergent follow these stepsAutomatic Cool Down System SpecificationsPressure Washer Rinsing Water SupplyGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Pressure Washer MaintenancePurge Pump of Air Contaminants Nozzle MaintenanceCheck In-Line Filter To remove air from the pump, follow these stepsStoring the Engine Engine Maintenance Preparing the Unit for StorageRing Maintenance To remove a worn or damaged o-ringGenerac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer Troubleshooting Exploded View Unit Parts List Unit Qty DescriptionExploded View Pump Parts List Pump Spacer PlateGenerac Portable Products Warranty SchedulesLimited Pressure Washer Warranties Engine