Generac Portable Products 1900 PSI Pressure Washer
HOW TO USE PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
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 3.0 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 to 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 the 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.
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 thin stream. Continue to hold trigger until steady stream of water occurs and no air remains in system.This will make it easier to pull start the engine. Release trigger.
7.Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 5).
Figure 5 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Safety Latch
8.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.
CAUTION
Avoid fire from equipment tip over.
•Always use handle to lift equipment.
•NEVER pull on hoses to move equipment.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast”
5. Attach adjustable nozzle extension to spray gun | position when operating the pressure washer. |
(Figure 4).Tighten by hand. |
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Figure 4 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
How To Stop Pressure Washer
•Turn engine off according to instructions given in the engine owner’s manual.
•Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when pressure is released.
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