PW30AOV Owner's Manual
If your unit fails to start, check trouble shooting section in operator's manual and also see engine
manual.
NOTE: Honda engines are equipped with a low oil sensor to prevent engine damage. When it senses a low oil
condition (i.e. unit is operating or sitting on a steep slope) the engine shuts down. The low oil condition must be corrected
before the engine can be restarted. See the engine owner's manual for more information.
STARTING ENGINE
See engine manufacturer's instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water
at a flow rate greater than 3.5 gallons (13.25 liters) per minute and no less than
20 PSI (1.4 BAR) at pressure washer end of garden hose. DO NOT siphon
supply water.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to spray gun
and pump. See Assembly section.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer pump.
NOTE: DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void
warranty.
5. Turn ON the water, press red button on spray gun and squeeze the trigger to
purge the pump system of air and impurities.
Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand. (See Fig. 8)
6.
Choose spray tip you want to use, pull back on collar of nozzle extension, insert
spray tip and release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place.
See How to Use Spray Tips. (See Fig. 9)
7.
Move fuel shut-off valve (A) to ON (I) position. (See Fig. 10)
8.
Move throttle control lever (B) to FAST position, shown on engine as a rabbit.
9.
Move choke lever (C) to CHOKE position.
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in the RUN position.
NOTE: Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing safety
goggles as described below.
10.
When starting engine, position yourself as recommended in Fig. 11, grasp
starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull
rapidly to start engine.
Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope "snap back" against starter.
11.
12.
When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to RUN position, as engine
warms. If engine falters, move choke lever to CHOKE position, then to RUN
position.
13.
After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always point gun in safe
direction, press red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high
pressure. Move choke lever to RUN position, and repeat steps 11 through 13.
14.
If engine fails to start after six pulls, move choke lever to RUN position, and
repeat steps 11 through 13.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the FAST position when operating the
pressure washer.
Part No 210500
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Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Form No F021816A