OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figures 13 - 14.
CAUTION:
Do not run the pressure washer pump without water sup- ply connected and tur ned 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 untila steady stream of water appears.
To start the engine:
Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
Put the on/off switch in the ON position.
Push choke into the START position.
Grasp the starter grip with rope and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Give the starter grip with rope a short, brisk pull to start the engine.
NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip with rope to snap back after starting; return it gently to its original place.
CAUTION:
If the engine does not start after each pull of the starter grip with rope, squeeze the trigger to relieve water pres- sure before attempting to start the engine again.
Let engine run for several seconds, then gradually slide the choke lever fully toward the RUN position.
To stop the engine:
Put the on/off switch in the OFF position.
Turn the fuel valve to 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 15.
n Pull 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. fr om the surface to be cleaned. If the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
INSTALLING/REMOVING NOZZLES
See Figure 16.
WARNING:
NEVER change nozzles or spray patterns without lock- ing the lock out on the trigger handle and NEVER point the wand at your face or at others. The
Using the
To connect the nozzle to the trigger handle:
n Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
nEngage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
nPush the nozzle intothe
To disconnect a nozzle from the trigger handle once the cleaning job is complete:
n Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
nEngage the lock out on the trigger handle by pushing up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
nRemove the nozzle by placing hand over nozzle then pulling back the
