Speed Clean™ 2300 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 Your Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions
1.Place the 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 the pressure washer end of the garden hose.
2.Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer for Use” for illustrations.
3.Make sure unit is in a level position.
4.Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water.
CAUTION! DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on.You must follow this caution or the pump will be damaged.
5.Attach the adjustable nozzle extension to the spray gun (Figure 8).Tighten by hand.
Figure 8 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
6.Position the nozzle in the low pressure mode (see “How to Use the Adjustable Nozzle”) and squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve the air pressure caused by turning ON the water.Water will flow out of the spray gun in a thin stream. Continue to hold trigger until there is a steady stream of water and no air remains in the system.This will make it easier to pull start the engine. Release the trigger.
7.Engage the safety latch to the spray gun trigger (Figure 9).
Figure 9 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Safety Latch
8.Start the engine according to instructions given in the engine owner’s manual.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast” position when operating the pressure washer.
NOTE: If the recoil starter is hard to pull, squeeze the spray gun trigger to relieve internal pump pressure.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
1.Let the engine idle for two minutes.
2.Turn engine off according to instructions given in the engine owner’s manual.
3.Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you release the pressure.
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