Section 3: Assembly
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemble
the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.
1.
Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose
to base of spray gun (Figure 6).Tighten by hand.
Figure 6 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
NOTE: Remove and discard all pump shipping caps before
attaching hoses.
2.
Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump (Figure 7).Tighten by hand.
Figure 7 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
3.
Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (Figure 8). Clean screen if it contains debris
or replace if damaged. Refer to "O-Ring Maintenance"
section if inlet screen is damaged. DO NOT run pressure
washer if inlet screen is damaged.
Figure 8 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet
4.
Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds
to clean out any debris.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
5.
Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length)
to water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 8).
There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden
hose between the pressure washer inlet and any flow
Connect high
shut off device, such as a 'Y' shut-off connector or other
pressure hose
convenience-type water shut-off valve.
here
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
6.
Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on gun to purge
pump system of air and impurities.
• Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate eye protection.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
1.
Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2.
Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
3.
Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4.
Check for properly attached hose connections.
Inspect inlet
5.
Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
screen, DO
damage to high pressure hose.
NOT use if
6.
Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
damaged, clean
if dirty.
7.
Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "How To Use
Pressure Washer" before using pressure washer.
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CAUTION
WARNING
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.