TO START
YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
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Place the pressure washer in an area close enough
to an outside water source that can flow at a rate of
at least 2,2 gallons per minute. Connect a garden
hose to the water spouL
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Check that the high pressure hose is tightly
connected
to the spray gun and to the pumF See
ASSEMBLY
section on page 4 for illustrations.,
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Check inlet screen on the water inlet. If the screen
is dirty, clean before attaching a garden hose° if the
screen is damaged, do not connect to the garden
hose. Replace with screen provided in maintenance
kit or call 1-800-366-PART
to order a replacement
inlet screen.
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Attach the the garden hose to the water inlet°
o Turn on the water.
Important:
Do not run pump without the water supply
connected and turned on° You must follow this caution
or the pump will be damage&
Purge air from pump:
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Attach desired nozzle onto the nozzle extension..
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Remove the nozzle extension from the spray gun.
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Pull the trigger on the spray gun and hold until
a steady stream of water appears.
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Engage the safety latch on the spray gun°
o Attach nozzle extension onto spray gun°
To start the engine for the first time=
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Move the throttle control lever to the "Fast"
position°
Fast
Slow
Stop
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Push primer bulb firmly (5) time&
o Grasp rope handle and pull slowly untit you feel
some resistance. Then pull cord rapidly to
overcome compression,
prevent kickback and start
the engine.. Let rope return to starter slowly,
Note: Always keep the Throttle Control Lever in the
'Fast' position when operating the pressure washer,,
To Start Engine Thereafter:
°
Make sure the engine throttle control is in the
"Fast" position,
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Press the primer bulb 3 times. For a warm engine,
do not prime.
o Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until you feel
some resistance. Then pull cord rapidly to
overcome compression,
prevent kickback and start
the engine. Let rope return to starter slowly,
°
If engine fails to start, pull trigger on gun until a
steady stream of water appears, press the primer
bulb three more times and pull starter_
Note: Always keep the Throttle Control Lever in the
'Fast' position when operating the pressure washer..
HOW TO STOP
YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
°
Move the throttle control lever to the 'Slow'
position_
°
Wait for the engine to idle down_
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Move the throttle control lever to the 'Stop'
position_
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Simply shutting off the engine will not release
pressure in the system° 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.
SIPHONING
We recommend that you DO NOT siphon standing
water for your water supply° Contaminated,
brackish or
dirty water can damage the pump. Connect 0nly to
household water supply.
TIPS
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Never use the garden hose inlet to siphon
detergent or wax..
,
If you have the spray nozzle too far away, the
cleaning will not be as effective.
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