Briggs & Stratton 020238-0 HOW to USE Your Pressure Washer, Pressure Washer Location

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SpeedClean™ 2000 PSI Pressure Washer

HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115.

Pressure Washer Location

Pressure Washer Clearance

How to Start Your Pressure Washer

To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions step-by-step.This starting information also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day.

1.Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 2.9 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose.

WARNING

Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.

•Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead.

Place pressure washer outdoors. DO NOT place pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area (Figure 6). Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into consideration when positioning pressure washer.

WARNING

Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death.

•Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.

•Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.

•DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or enclosure.

Figure 6 — Pressure Washer Clearance

Typical Pressure

Washer Shown

Exhaust Port

2.Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to spray gun and pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer for Use” for illustrations.

3.Make sure unit is in a level position.

4.Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer pump.

CAUTION

DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on.

•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.

5.Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.

6.Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 7). Tighten by hand.

Figure 7 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun

7.Engage trigger lock on spray gun trigger (Figure 8).

Figure 8 — Spray Gun with Trigger Lock Engaged

Trigger Lock

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Contents 2000PSI Safety Rules Table of ContentsEquipment Description When Transporting or Repairing Equipment Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock High pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass Know Your Pressure Washer Preparing Pressure Washer for USE AssemblyCarton Contents Unpack the Pressure WasherRefer to and install the wheel kit as follows Install Wheel KitAdd Engine Oil and Fuel Checklist Before Starting Engine Connect Hose and Water Supply to PumpPressure Washer Location HOW to USE Your Pressure WasherHow to Start Your Pressure Washer Pressure Washer ClearanceHow to Stop Your Pressure Washer Recommended Starting PositionUsage Tips How to Use the Adjustable NozzleApplying Detergent with the Adjustable Nozzle To apply detergent, follow these stepsAutomatic Cool Down System Cleaning Detergent Siphoning TubePressure Washer Rinsing Thermal ReliefGeneral Maintenance Recommendations SpecificationsPressure Washer Maintenance Pump Oil Maintenance Nozzle MaintenanceRing Maintenance OrificeStoring the Engine Engine MaintenancePreparing the Unit for Storage Protecting the PumpTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionSpeedClean 2000 PSI Pressure Washer Limited Warranty Reglas DE Seguridad Tabla DE ContenidosDescripción DEL Equipo AdvertenciaCuando Añada Combustible Cuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor Precaución Filtro y Tubo para Recolección de Detergente no Conozca SU Maquina Lavadora a PresionTapa del Depósito del Aceite Llene el motor con aceite Montaje Preparando EL Lavador a Presión Para SU USOConecte la Manguera y el Suministro de Agua a la Bomba Agregar Aceite al Motor y CombustibleLista de Revision Previa al Arranque del Motor Cómo Darle Arranque a su Máquina Lavadora a Presión Cómo Usar SU Máquina Lavadora a PresiónUbicación del Lavadora a Presión Espacio Libre Alrededor del Lavadora a PresiónCómo Detener su Máquina Lavadora a Presión Figura 24 Posición Recomendada para el ArranqueUso Inclina Cómo Usar la Boquilla AjustableAplicación del Detergente Usando la Boquilla Ajustable Para aplicar el detergente, siga los siguientes pasosSistema de Enfriamiento Automático Alivio Térmico Enjuage de la Máquina Lavadora a PresiónLimpiando el Tubo Para EnjuageRecomendaciones Generales EspecificacionesMantenimiento DE LA Maquina Lavadora a Presion Mantenimiento de los Anillos O Mantenimiento DEL MotorMantenimiento de la Boquilla BoquillaAlmacenando EL Motor Preparando LA Unidad Para SU AlmacenamientoProteger la Bomba Reparacion DE Averias Notas Garantía Limitada

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