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
How to Start Engine
The best way to start your pressure washer for the first time is to follow these instructions
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
9
