Briggs & Stratton 1418-2 owner manual HOW to USE Your Pressure Washer, How to Start Engine

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Generac Portable Products 3000 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 1-800-270-1408.

How to Start Engine

The best way to start your pressure washer for the first time is to follow these instructions step–by–step. This starting information also applies if 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 4.0 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose.

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 level position.

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

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.Squeeze spray gun trigger until a steady stream of water occurs.

6.Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 5). Tighten by hand.

7.Select desired quick connect spray tip and insert it into end of nozzle extension (see “How To Use Spray Tips”).

8.Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 6).

Figure 6 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged

Safety Latch

9.Start engine according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual.

CAUTION

Avoid injury from kickback.

Squeeze trigger on spray gun each time recoil starter is pulled and engine fails to start.

NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast” position when operating the pressure washer.

How to Stop Pressure Washer

1.Let engine idle for two minutes.

2.Turn engine off according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual.

3.Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve pressure in hose.

NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when pressure is released.

Figure 5 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun

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Contents 3000PSI Table of Contents Safety RulesEquipment Description When Transporting or Repairing Equipment High pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect Allows you to Know Your Pressure WasherCarton Contents AssemblyPreparing Pressure Washer for USE Remove Pressure Washer From CartonTo install oil dipstick Install Oil Dipstick on PumpAdd Engine Oil and Fuel Connect Hose and Water Supply to PumpClean if dirty Checklist Before Starting EngineInspect inlet Screen. do notHow to Start Engine HOW to USE Your Pressure WasherHow to Stop Pressure Washer Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve pressure in hoseCleaning and Applying Chemical How to Use Spray TipsPressure Washer Rinsing Automatic Cool Down System Thermal ReliefDischarging the warm water onto the ground Specifications General Maintenance Pressure Washer MaintenanceRecommendations Check Gun and Nozzle Extension Nozzle MaintenanceCheck In-Line Filter Purge Pump of Air ContaminantsRing Maintenance Engine MaintenancePump Maintenance Changing Pump OilPreparing the Unit for Storage Storing the EngineProtecting the Pump Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer Troubleshooting Exploded View Unit Qty.Description Parts List UnitExploded View Pump Qty Description Parts List PumpPump Head Valve Kit Piston KitExploded View Unloader Service Kits 250-B2327GS Qty Parts List UnloaderEquipment Consumer Use Commercial Use About your equipment warrantyPressure Washer Portable Generator