Section 4: Operation

8.Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower portion of area to be washed and work upward, using long, even, overlapping strokes.

9.Allow detergent to soak in between 3–5 minutes before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on (prevents streaking).

Pressure Washer Rinsing

After detergent is applied, scour the surface and rinse it clean as follows:

1.Apply trigger lock to spray gun.

2.Make sure both chemical shut-off valves are in “Off” position.

3.Remove black ProjectPro™ cleaning detergent nozzle from nozzle extension.

4.Select and install desired ProjectPro™ nozzle, as described in “How to Use ProjectPro™ Nozzle System”.

5.Keep spray gun a safe distance from spray surface.

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.

6.Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then check the surface for damage. If no damage, proceed to step 7.

7.Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with same overlapping strokes used for cleaning.

Automatic Cool Down System

(Thermal Relief)

If you run the engine on your pressure washer for

3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun, circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures above 125°F.The system engages to cool the pump by

discharging the warm water onto the ground.

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Briggs & Stratton 020251 owner manual Pressure Washer Rinsing, Automatic Cool Down System, Thermal Relief