Pressure Washer
If Unit is Equipped with Adjustable Nozzle
If your pressure washer is equipped with an adjustable nozzle (Model 01805 (2500 PSI)), adjust the spray pattern and spray pressure as follows:
1.Slide nozzle forward to obtain low pressure mode (Figure 18). Slide nozzle backward to achieve high pressure.
Figure 18 — Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure
Slide nozzle backward | Slide nozzle forward for low |
for High Pressure Mode | pressure mode and |
| detergent application |
2.Point nozzle towards firm surface and press trigger to test spray pattern (Figure 19).
Figure 19 — Testing the Spray Pattern
3.Twisting nozzle adjusts spray pattern from narrow pattern to fan pattern (Figure 20).
Figure 20 — Adjusting the Nozzle for Spray Pattern
Rotate nozzle | Rotate nozzle clockwise |
counterclockwise for fan | for narrow spray pattern |
spray pattern |
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4.For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle from 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
5.DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning automobile tires.
If Unit is Equipped with Quick-Connect Spray Tips
CAUTION! NEVER exchange nozzles without locking the safety latch on the trigger.
NOTE: Model 01805 (2500 PSI) is NOT equipped with quick connect spray tips.
The nozzle extension
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
1.Engage safety latch on spray gun.
2.Pull back collar on
3.Select desired spray tip:
•For gentle rinse, select white 40° spray tip.
•To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray tip.
•To apply chemical, select black spray tip.
4.Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place.
5.For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface. DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning automobile tires.
Cleaning and Applying Chemical
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
the pump.
To apply detergent follow these steps:
1.Review the use of nozzles.
2.Prepare detergent solution as required by manufacturer.
3.Place chemical injection siphon/filter into detergent container.
CAUTION! Keep the chemical injection tube from coming in contact with the hot muffler.
4A. For model 01805, slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure mode. Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle in high pressure position.
4B. For models 01806 and 01936, make sure black spray tip is installed. Detergent cannot be applied with high pressure
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