Generac Portable Products 2,300 PSI High Pressure Washer

•Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or damage to the high pressure hose.

•Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the engine crankcase.

•Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.

•Provide a proper water supply (not to exceed 140°F) at an adequate flow.

•Be sure to read the “Safety Rules” (page 2) and “Preparing Pressure Washer For Use” (page 5) before using the pressure washer.

HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.

How to Start Your Engine

The best way to start your engine-powered pressure washer for the first time is to follow these instructions step-by-step. You may also refer to your engine owner’s manual. This starting information also applies whenever you start the engine after you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day.

•Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 3.2 gallons per minute.

•Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer for Use” (page 5) for illustrations.

•Make sure unit is in a level position.

•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.

•Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun until you have a steady stream of water. This purges the pump of air and impurities.

•Attach the adjustable nozzle extension to the spray gun. Tighten by hand.

•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.

Figure 11 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged

Safety Latch

•Engage the safety latch to the spray gun trigger (Figure 11).

•Position the choke to the “Full” choke position.

NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in the “No” choke position.

•Move throttle lever to “Fast” position.

•Grasp the starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull rapidly to start the engine.

•Return the starter grip handle slowly. Do Not let rope “snap back” against starter.

•If the choke was placed in the “Full” choke position to start the engine, slowly push it to the “No” choke position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run smoothly.

•If the engine fails to start, review instructions given in the engine owner’s manual.

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

•Move throttle lever to “Stop” position.

•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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