Section 4: Operation
4.Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into detergent container.
CAUTION
Keep the chemical injection tube from coming in contact with the hot muffler.
•When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle, route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot muffler.
5.Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure spray tips (White,Yellow, or Red).
6.Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and pump and start engine.
7.Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower portion of area to be washed and work upward, using long, even, overlapping strokes.
8.Allow detergent to soak in between
IMPORTANT: You must flush the chemical injection system after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of clean water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure for
Pressure Washer Rinsing
Wash and Rinse Surface
This pressure washer permits regulation of output water pressure by varying the engine speed.The variable pressure control lever found on the front of the engine may be set, as shown in Figure 19:
Figure 19 - Variable Pressure Control
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| Application | Auto | Concrete | Paint removal |
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| Boat | Driveway | Degreasing |
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| Furniture | Deck |
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After you have applied detergent, scour the surface and rinse it clean as follows:
1.Apply safety latch to spray gun.
2.Remove black chemical nozzle from nozzle extension.
3.Select and install desired high pressure nozzle following instructions “How to Use Spray Tips” on page 10.
4.Keep spray gun a safe distance from the area you plan to spray.
WARNING
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface.
•Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
•Operate this unit on a stable surface.
•Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
•Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back.
5.Adjust spray pressure by sliding variable pressure contol lever left or right, as shown in Figure 13 on page 9.
6.Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then check the surface for damage. If no damage is found, you can assume it is okay to continue rinsing.
7.Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.
Automatic Cool Down System
(Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
discharging the warm water onto the ground.
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