Briggs & Stratton 01805 Checklist Before Starting Engine, Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump

Pressure Washer

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump

IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses before you start the engine.

1.Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose to base of spray gun (Figure 12).Tighten by hand.

Figure 12 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun

2.Attach other end of high pressure hose to high pressure outlet on pump (Figure 13).Tighten by hand.

Figure 13 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump

Model 01806

OR

Model 01805

and 01806

Figure 14 — Connect the Garden Hose to Water Inlet

Inspect inlet screen,

DO NOT use if

damaged, clean if dirty.

Model 01806

OR

Inspect inlet screen,

DO NOT use if

damaged, clean if dirty.

Model 01805 and 01936

CAUTION! There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a ‘Y’ shut-off connector or other convenience-type water shut-off valve. Damage to pressure washer resulting from disregarding this warning will not be covered by the warranty.

6.Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on gun to purge pump system of air and impurities.

CAUTION! Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection.

CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

3.Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect inlet screen (Figure 14). Clean screen if it contains debris or replace if damaged. Refer to “O-Ring Maintenance” section on page 13 if inlet screen is damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged.

4.Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any debris.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).

5.Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length) to water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 14).

Review the unit’s assembly to ensure you have performed all of the following.

1.Make sure handle is in place and secure.

2.Check that oil has been added to proper level in engine crankcase.

3.Add proper fuel to fuel tank.

4.Check for properly tightened hose connections.

5.Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or damage to the high pressure hose.

6.Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.

7.Be sure to read “Safety Rules” and “How To Use Your Pressure Washer” before using the pressure washer.

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