Section 4: Operation; How To Stop Your Pressure Washer - Troy-Bilt 020242 Manual Del Propietário

Section 4: Operation

9. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner's manual. Also see operating instructions tag
located on the pressure washer.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger
on spray gun.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
position when operating the pressure washer.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush,
etc. can catch fire.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• The pressure washer must be at least 5 feet from structures
having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
• Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure
washer for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
• Reflective exhaust heat may damage fuel tank causing fire.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

1. Let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
engine owner's manual.
3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped
pressure in hose to avoid injury.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun retains high pressure when pressure
washer is shut down, which can cause injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure,
every time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
4. Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.
How to Use Accessory Tray
The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to
store your ProjectPro™ nozzles, spray gun and nozzle
extension.There is also a hook at the front of the
accessory tray to hold your high pressure hose.
NOTE: The extra hole in the tray is for storing a utility brush.
The extra clip in the tray is for storing a turbo nozzle.The
brush and turbo nozzle are NOT included with your pressure
washer.You can buy these items as optional accessories.
1. Place nozzle extension through hole on accessory tray,
as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11 — Typical Accessory Tray
2. Place spray gun through hole on accessory tray on
right side of unit (Figure 11).
NOTE: You may also use the hooks attached to the base
and handle to store your gun and nozzle extension, as
shown on page 5.
3. Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to
accessory tray on front of tray, as shown in Figure 11.
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