BEFORE STARTING

Read and understand all Important Safety Instructions in the front of this manual and the following Cautions and Warnings before starting the pressure washer.

Filler cap/dipstick

Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting engine.

Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.

Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

Never turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result.

DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only.

DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes at a time.

1.In a well ventilated outdoor area add fresh, high quality, unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for correct procedure.

2.Remove filler cap/dipstick and add engine oil (supplied) to engine. NOTE: There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine from factory testing. Always check oil level before each start-up.

3.Verify the filter screen is in water inlet of pump. NOTE: Cone side faces out.

Filter Screen

4.Connect high pressure hose to pump outlet.

5.Connect water source to pump inlet.

NOTE: Water source must provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 p.s.i.

High

WaterPressure

SourceHose

6.If you are applying a chemical or cleaning solution, See How To

Siphon Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents in Operation section of this manual.

7.Turn water source on.

NOTE: Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump.

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Craftsman D28234, 919.769062 owner manual Before Starting