Pressure Washer
HOW TO USE PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
6.Position nozzle in low pressure mode (see “How to Use Adjustable Nozzle”) and squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve air pressure caused by turning ON water.Water will flow out of spray gun in a thin stream. Continue to hold trigger until there is a steady stream of water and no air remains in system.This will make it easier to pull start engine. Release trigger.
How to Start Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions
1.Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 3.5 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 a 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.You must follow this caution or the pump will be damaged.
5.Attach adjustable nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 7).Tighten by hand.
Figure 7 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
7.Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Safety Latch
8.Start engine according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast” position when operating the pressure washer.
NOTE: If the recoil starter is hard to pull, squeeze the spray gun trigger to relieve internal pump pressure.
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 the spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you release the pressure.
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