operation
starting and stopping the pressure washer
See Figures 11 - 12.
CAUTIOn:
Do not run the pressure washer pump without water sup- ply connected and turned on, as this may damage the high pressure seals and decrease pump life. Completely unwind the hose from its reel or coil and make sure the hose is not being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other objects that may lessen or prevent water flow to the pressure washer.
Before starting the engine:
Connect all hoses.
Check all fluids (lubricant and gas).
Turn on the garden hose then squeeze the trigger to relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream of water appears.
To start the engine:
Push primer bulb 3 times.
NOTE: If starting the engine for the first time, push the primer bulb 5 times.
Put the ON/OFF switch in the ON position.
Grasp the recoil starter and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Give the recoil starter a short, brisk pull to start the engine.
NOTE: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back after starting; return it gently to its original place.
caution:
If the engine does not start after each pull of the recoil starter, squeeze the trigger to relieve water pressure before attempting to start the engine again.
To stop the engine:
Put the ON/OFF (I/O) switch in the OFF position.
nShut off the water supply and pull trigger to release water pressure.
WARNING:
Hold the handle and wand securely with both hands. Ex- pect the trigger handle to move when the trigger is pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could cause loss of control and injury to yourself and others.
using the spray wand trigger
See Figure 13.
nPull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure washer.
nRelease the trigger to stop the flow of water through the nozzle.
To engage the lock out:
nPush up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
To disengage the lock out:
nPush the lock out down and into its original position.
For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be between 8 in. and 24 in. from the surface to be cleaned. If the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
SELECTing the RIGHT QUICK-CONNECT NOZZLE FOR THE JOB
See Figure 14.
Before starting any cleaning job, determine the best nozzle for the job. Each of the three nozzles has a different spray pattern. The nozzle patterns are: 0˚ (high pressure), 25˚ (me- dium pressure), and detergent (low pressure).
Nozzle | Application |
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0º Red | Spot cleaning of high, |
| • Removing |
| struction, farm, or lawn equipment |
| • Cleaning tar, glue, or stubborn stains from |
| concrete |
| • Cleaning overhead areas |
| • Removing rust from steel and oxidation |
| from aluminum |
|
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Nozzle | Application |
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|
25º Green | For general purpose or large surfaces |
| • General cleaning of dirt, mud, and grime |
| • Cleaning roofs, gutters, and downspouts |
| • Removing light mildew stains |
| • Removing algae and bacteria |
| pools |
| • Rinsing surfaces in preparation for painting |
|
|
Soap | For all detergent applications and for gentle |
(Black) | rinse |
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NOTE: For a gentle rinse, select the detergent nozzle. Scouring the surface requires a more direct spray of water. Select the 0˚ nozzle for tough jobs. Apply detergent using the detergent nozzle.
