Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer
•Move the throttle lever to the “Fast” position (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Throttle Positions
Throttle Lever
Slow
Fast
•To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the “Closed” position. To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the “Open” position (Figure 9).
Figure 9 — Choke Positions
Choke Lever
Open
Closed
•Set the engine switch to the “On” position (Figure 10).
Figure 10 — Engine Switch
Engine Switch
Off
On
•Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull cord out with rapid full arm stroke. Let rope return slowly. Do Not let rope “snap back” against starter.
•If the choke lever has been moved to the “Closed” position to start the engine, gradually move it to the “Open” position as the engine warms up.
•Select and insert a
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
•Move the throttle lever to the “Slow” position.
•Wait for the engine to idle down.
•Move the engine switch to the “Off” position.
•Simply shutting off the engine will not release pressure in the system. Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.
How to Use the Nozzles
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
DANGER! Never exchange nozzles without locking the safety latch on the trigger.
The
Follow these instructions to change nozzles:
•Engage the safety latch on the spray gun.
•Pull back the collar on the
NOTE: For a more gentle rinse, select the white 40° or green 25° nozzle. To scour the surface, select the yellow 15° or red 0° nozzle. To apply chemical, select the black nozzle.
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