Section 3: Assembly
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.
NOTE: Your pressure washer comes with a quick connect that you can use to attach the high pressure hose to either the pump or spray gun.
1.Uncoil high pressure hose and attach female quick connect to one end of hose.Attach male quick connect to high pressure fitting on pump (Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Attach Quick Connect
2.Attach high pressure hose to high pressure outlet on pump (Figure 8). Pull down on collar of quick connect, slide fitting into pump and let go of collar. Pull on hose to be sure of a tight connection.
Figure 8 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
NOTE: The quick connect is shown connecting the high pressure hose to the pump. If you choose to use the quick connect for the gun to hose connection, follow the same directions to attach quick connect from gun to hose.
3.Attach other end of hose to base of spray gun (Figure 9).Tighten by hand.
Figure 9 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Connect high |
pressure hose |
here |
4.Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect inlet screen (Figure 10). Clean screen if it contains debris, replace if damaged. DO NOT RUN PRESSURE WASHER IF SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
Figure 10 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet
Inspect inlet |
screen, DO |
NOT use if |
damaged, clean |
if dirty. |
5.Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any debris.Turn off water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
6.Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length) to water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 10).
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’
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.
7.Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on spray gun to purge pump system of air and impurities.
WARNING
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other particles to become airborne.
•Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
•Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit’s assembly to confirm 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 attached hose connections.
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