OPERATION
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E85 is not.
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 8.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and prop- erty damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.
When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the pressure washer cool before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
NOTE: Use unleaded gas only. DO NOT mix oil with gas.
nBefore removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it. Remove the fuel cap.
nInsert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly pour gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately
nReplace fuel cap and tighten until the cap “clicks”.
nClean up any spills before starting the engine.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks! Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figures 9 - 11.
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 (oil 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:
Turn the fuel valve to the OPEN position.
Put the on/off switch in the ON position.
Pull choke.
Grasp the starter grip and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Give the starter grip 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.
Let engine run for several seconds, then push choke in.
To stop the engine:
Put the on/off switch in the OFF position.
Turn the fuel valve to the CLOSED position.
NOTE: Shutting off the engine will not relieve pressure in the system. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
WARNING:
Hold the handle securely with both hands. Expect 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 12.
For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the trigger handle at all times.
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.
