Generac 1418-0 manual Add Engine Oil, Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump, Add Gasoline

Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer

•Secure handle to the pressure washer using the four provided flange nuts.

•Slowly tip the pressure washer back in place and insert the multi–colored nozzles in the spaces provided in the handle.

Add Engine Oil

Place the unit on a flat, level surface. See engine owner’s manual for proper oil and fill technique.

NOTE: The pump is pre-lubricated and sealed, requiring no additional lubrication for the life of the pump.

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump

IMPORTANT: You must assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses before you start the engine. Starting engine without all hoses connected and water supplied will damage the pump.

•Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect end of hose to the base of the spray gun (Figure 3). Pull down on the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the gun and let go of collar. Tug on hose to be sure of a tight connection.

Add Gasoline

DANGER! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do Not smoke when filling fuel tank.

WARNING! Never fill fuel tank completely full. Provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe away any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting.

•Use clean regular unleaded fuel and store in approved clean covered containers. Use clean fill funnels. Never use “stale” gasoline left over from last season or gasoline stored for long periods.

•Clean the area around the fuel fill cap, remove the cap. Slowly fill tank to the bottom of the filler neck (Figure 2).

Figure 2 — Add Gasoline to Fuel Tank

Maximum Fuel Level

• Install the fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Figure 3 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun

Connect high

pressure hose

here.

•Similarly, attach the other end of the high pressure hose to the high pressure outlet on the pump. Pull down on the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the pump and let go of collar. Pull on hose to be sure of a tight connection.

•Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet, inspect the inlet screen (Figure 4). Clean the screen if it contains debris, replace it if it is damaged. DO NOT RUN THE PRESSURE WASHER IF THE SCREEN IS DAMAGED.

Figure 4 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet

Inspect inlet screen. Do Not use if damaged, clean if dirty.

•Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any debris. Turn off water.

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