Section 4: Operation
11.Start engine according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual. Also see operating instructions tag located on the pressure washer.
CAUTION
Avoid injury from kickback.
•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
•If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger on spray gun.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
•Move variable pressure control lever to “Stop” position.
•Turn engine off according to instructions given in the engine owner’s manual.
•Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you release the pressure.
How to Use Accessory Tray
The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to store your nozzle extension, turbo nozzle and utility brush, and slots to hold the cleaning solution bottle and the detergent siphoning filter.There are also two hooks at the ends of the handle to hold your spray gun and high pressure hose.
1.Place nozzle extension through hole on accessory tray, as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14 — Typical Accessory Tray
2.Hang chemical solution bottle on “J” hook and place detergent siphoning filter in last slot on left (Figure 14).
3.Place utility brush in the second to last slot on right in tray (Figure 14).
4.Place turbo nozzle through hole on accessory tray, as shown in Figure 14.
5.Place spray gun on hook attached to accessory tray on right side of unit (Figure 14).
6.Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to accessory tray on left side of unit, as shown in Figure 14.
How to Use Spray Tips
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CAUTION
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
•NEVER exchange spray tips without locking the safety latch on the trigger.
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
1.Engage safety latch on spray gun.
Figure 15 — Spray Tip Spray Patterns
Low Pressure
Black
Use to apply
chemical
High Pressure
40° White |
| 15° Yellow |
| 0° Red |
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