HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
How to Start Your Engine
The best way to start your pressure washer for the first
time is to follow these instructions step–by–step. This
starting information also applies if have let the pressure
washer sit idle for at least a day.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an
outside water source that can flow at a rate of
3.3 gallons per minute or more.
• Make sure the unit is in a level position.
• Check that the high pressure hose is connected to the
spray gun and to the pump. See "Preparing Pressure
Washer for Use" on page 5.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump and turn on the water.
CAUTION!
Do Not run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve the air
pressure caused by turning ON the water. Water will
discharge from the spray gun in a thin stream. Hold the
trigger until a steady stream of water appears. This will
make it easier to pull start the engine. Release the
trigger.
• Apply the safety latch to the spray gun trigger (Figure 6).
Figure 6 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
• Move the fuel valve to the "On" position (Figure 7).
Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer
• Move the throttle lever to the "Fast" position
• To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the
• Set the engine switch to the "On" position (Figure 10).
Safety Latch
• Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel some
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Figure 7 — Fuel Valve
Off
(Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Throttle Positions
Throttle Lever
Fast
"Closed" position. To restart a warm engine, leave
the choke lever in the "Open" position (Figure 9).
Figure 9 — Choke Positions
Choke Lever
Closed
Figure 10 — Engine Switch
resistance. Then pull cord out with rapid full arm stroke.
Let rope return slowly. Do Not let rope "snap back"
against starter.
On
Slow
Open
Engine Switch
Off
On