TO START YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
The best way to start your cleaning system engine for the first time is to follow these
•Place the cleaning system in an area close enough to an outside water source that can flow at a rate of
at least 2.5 gallons per minute. Connect a garden hose to the water spout.
•Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See
ASSEMBLY section on page 4. | •, |
•Check inlet screen on the water inlet. If the screen
is dirty, clean before attaching a garden hose. If the screen is damaged, do not connect to the _arden hose. Replace with ssreen provided in maintenance kit or call
•Attach the the garden hose to the water inlet.
•Turn on the water.
Important: Do not run pump without the water supply
connected and turned on. You mustfolloW'thiscaution or the pump will be damaged_-
•Remove the adjustable nozzle extension from the spray gun.
•Pull the trigger on the spray gun and hold until a steady stream of water flows from the gun.
•Engage the safety latch on the spray gun.
Safety Latch
Attach adjustable nozzle extension onto _pray gun" Move the throttle control lever to the "Fast" position.
Note: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, be sure the throttle control is in the "Fast" pos'_onand the choke is in the "Run" position.
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Choke Position
•Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull cord rapidlyto overcome compression, prevent kickback and start the engine. Let rope return to starter slowly.
Note: Always keep the Throttle Control Lever in the 'Fast'position when operating the pressure washer.
•When the engine starts, gradually move the Choke Lever from one position to the next until it is in the "Run" position.
Note: If after 3 pulls the engine fails to start, move the
Choke Lever to the 'Run'position,pull trigger on gun to relieve pressure, reengage safety latch, and pull the recoil starter handle rapidly (Max. 3 pulis).
•Once the engine has started, disengage the spray gun safety latch.
HOW TO STOP YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
Important: DO not run pump without the water supply connected and turned on. You must follow this caution
or the pump will be damaged.
•Move the Throttle Control Lever to the 'Stop' position.
•Simply $huffing off the engine will not release pressure in the system. Squeeze tdgger on the spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.
Note: A small amount of water will squirt out when you release the pressure.
•Rotate the
OFF position to prevent chemical leakage.
SIPHONING
DO NOT siphon standing water for your water supply.
Contaminated, brackish or dirtywater can damage the pump. Connect only to household water supply.
Fast
Slow
Stop
Set the choke lever to "Choke" position.
TIPS
•Never use the garden hose inlet to siphon detergent or wax.
•If you hold the spray nozzle too far away from the
object being cleaned, washing will not be as effective.
•Always store the cleaning system with the
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