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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC

Jefferson, WI 53549

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Page 1: ...LC JEFFERSON WISCONSIN U S A Operating and Maintenance Manual FACTORY RECONDITIONED PRESSURE WASHER Manual No 193207 Revision C 04 25 2008 This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacture Association PWMA standard PW101 Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers ...

Page 2: ...ow to avoid them Because Briggs Stratton does not necessarily know all the applications this pressure washer could be used for it is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment Save these instructions for future reference This pressure washer requires final assembly before use Refer to the Assembly section of this manual...

Page 3: ...asher Location 12 How to Start Pressure Washer 12 How to Stop Your Pressure Washer 15 How to Use the Turbo Nozzle 16 Cleaning and Applying Detergent 17 Pressure Washer Rinsing 18 Automatic Cool Down System Thermal Relief 18 Maintenance 19 Typical Maintenance Schedule 19 Engine Maintenance 22 Engine Oil 22 Adding Oil 22 Service Air Cleaner 23 Service Spark Plug 23 Air Cooling System 23 Pump Mainten...

Page 4: ...w this symbol to avoid possible injury or death The safety alert symbol is used with a signal word DANGER CAUTION WARNING a pictorial and or a safety message to alert you to hazards DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoi...

Page 5: ...ine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill DO NOT spray flammable liquids WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT Transport repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF Disconnect spark plug wire WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK Store away from furnaces stoves water heaters clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source be...

Page 6: ... squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure every time you stop engine Engage trigger lock when not in use NEVER aim spray gun at people animals or plants DO NOT secure spray gun in open position DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in working order Always be certain spray gun nozzl...

Page 7: ...ent of pressure washer can damage it and shorten its life If you have questions about intended use ask dealer or contact qualified service center NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts or without protective housing or covers DO NOT by pass any safety device on this machine DO NOT tamper with governed speed DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure DO NOT modify pressure washer ...

Page 8: ... of the following handles Please see the handle attachment section that applies to your pressure washer To attach handle with accessory tray or cleaning tank 1 Place handle A onto handle supports B connected to main unit Make sure holes C in handle align with holes C on handle supports see Figure 1 NOTE It may be necessary to move handle supports from side to side in order to align handle so it wi...

Page 9: ... 3A Insert other L hook through hole just below billboard on right side of handle viewing from front of unit and attach plastic knob Tighten knob by hand see Figure 4 3B Insert other L hook through hole just above billboard or cleaning tank on right side of handle viewing from front of unit Hold hook in place and attach plastic knob from inside of unit see Figure 4 Tighten by hand 4 Insert spray g...

Page 10: ...nimum 85 octane 85 AKI 89 RON gasoline is acceptable To remain emissions compliant high altitude adjustment is required Operation without this adjustment will cause decreased performance increased fuel consumption and increased emissions See an authorized dealer for high altitude adjustment information Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2 500 feet 762 meters with the high altitude kit is n...

Page 11: ...urge pump system of air and impurities Checklist Before Starting Engine Review the unit s assembly to ensure 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 the engine crankcase 3 Add proper fuel to fuel tank 4 Check for properly tightened hose connections 5 Check to make sure there are no kinks cuts or damage to ...

Page 12: ...zzle allows you to adjust spray pressure and spray pattern 3 Air Filter Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air 4 Automatic Cool Down System Cycles water through pump when water reaches 125 155 F 51 6 68 3 C Warm water will discharge from pump onto ground This system prevents internal pump damage 5 Detergent Siphoning Tube Filter Use to siphon detergents designed specificall...

Page 13: ...p Develops high water pressure 15 Recoil Starter Used for starting the engine manually 16 Spray Gun Controls the application of water onto cleaning surface with trigger device Includes safety latch 17 Spray Tips Detergent 0 15 25 and 40 for various high pressure cleaning applications 18 Throttle Lever Sets engine in starting mode for recoil starter and stops a running engine 19 Water Inlet Connect...

Page 14: ...ump for illustrations 4 Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer pump 5 Turn ON water point gun in a safe direction and squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities 6 If equipped place quick connect spray tips in holder attached to nozzle extension see Figure 15 7 Attach nozzle extension to spray gun see Figure 16 Tighten by hand 8 If equipped choose desired spray tip an...

Page 15: ...tart after six pulls move choke lever to Run position and repeat steps 2 through 4 NOTE Always keep the throttle lever in the Fast position when operating the pressure washer For Engines with a Primer Bulb To start an engine for the very first time 1A Push primer bulb A firmly 5 times waiting 2 seconds between each push Figure 20 To start an engine thereafter 1B Push primer bulb A firmly 3 times w...

Page 16: ...e combustibles structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases Allow equipment to cool before touching Keep at least 5 feet 1 5 m of clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead 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...

Page 17: ...ose especially using high pressure mode you may damage surface being cleaned DO NOT get closer than 6 inches 15 cm when cleaning tires Backward High Pressure Mode Forward Low Pressure and Detergent Mode Figure 23 Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure Figure 24 Testing the Spray Pattern Figure 25 Adjusting the Nozzle for Spray Pattern Clockwise Narrow Spray Pattern Counterclockwise Fan Spray Pattern WARNIN...

Page 18: ...l the turbo nozzle with quick connect fitting 1 Engage trigger lock on spray gun trigger 2 Pull back collar on quick connect and pull current spray tip off Store spray tips in holder provided on the nozzle extension or the accessory tray WARNING The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues leading to serious injury and possible ampu...

Page 19: ... is connected to spray gun and pump Turn on water 6 Engage trigger lock on the spray gun and start engine following instructions in How to Start your Pressure Washer 7 If equipped with a cleaning tank rotate detergent shut off valve on cleaning tank to On position see Figure 29 8 Apply detergent to a dry surface starting at lower portion of area to be washed and work upward using long even overlap...

Page 20: ...tes 5 Shut off engine following instructions How to Stop Pressure Washer and turn off the water 6 ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger to release retained high water pressure IMPORTANT Spray gun traps high water pressure even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected Automatic Cool Down System Thermal Relief If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3 t...

Page 21: ...ge Engine Check oil level X Clean debris X Change engine oil X2 Service air cleaner X3 Service spark plug X Service spark arrester X Air cooling system X3 Clean combustion chamber X4 Prepare for storage If unit is to remain idle for longer than 30 days General Recommendations Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the pressure washer See any authorized dealer for s...

Page 22: ...nspect Gun and Nozzle Extension Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make sure it is secure Test the trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs back into place when you release it Put the trigger lock in the On position and test the trigger You should not be able to press the trigger Nozzle Maintenance A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger may be caused ...

Page 23: ...free any foreign material clogging or restricting spray tip A see Figure 34 3 Remove nozzle extension B from spray gun 4 Remove in line filter from other end of nozzle extension following instructions Inspect In Line Filter 5 Using a garden hose remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension see Figure 35 Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds 6 Reinstall spray tip and in li...

Page 24: ...conditions NOTE Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF 2 API certification mark and API service symbol with SJ CF ENERGY CONSERVING or higher is an acceptable oil at all temperatures Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals Adding Oil Models with oil fill cap Figure 36 1 Remove oil cap A 2 Pour oil slowly Fill just to the point of overflowing 3 Replace and tighten the oil fill cap...

Page 25: ... spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once each year whichever comes first This will help your engine to start easier and run better 1 Clean area around spark plug 2 Remove and inspect spark plug For horizontal engines 3A Check electrode gap Figure 41 with wire feeler gauge and set spark plug gap to 030 inch 76 mm if necessary For vertical engines 3B Set spark plug gap to 020 inch 51 mm if n...

Page 26: ...er 4 When oil has completely drained install oil drain plug and tighten firmly 5 Clean area around pump oil dipstick Remove dipstick and fill pump with recommended oil to Full mark on dipstick 6 Install pump oil dipstick 7 Wipe up any spilled oil If your pump looks like the pump shown in Figure 43 follow these instructions Changing Pump Oil Change oil after first 50 hours of operation and then eve...

Page 27: ...ed amount and type of pump oil 9 Replace domed oil filler cap and o ring Tighten finger tight 10 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug 11 Take used oil to an oil recycling center All other pumps not pictured are sealed and do not require any maintenance for the life of the pump Figure 45 Removing Pump s Oil Filler Cap Figure 46 Removing Pump s Oil Drain Plug Figure 44 CAT Pump Follow the daily h...

Page 28: ...hut off valve to On position in low pressure mode and run pressure washer Flush until cleaning tank is empty Turn its detergent shut off valve to Off position 3 For all pressure washers Follow steps 1 4 in the previous section After Each Use 4 Use pump saver Model 6039 to treat pump This minimizes freeze damage and lubricates pistons and seals 5 If pump saver is not available connect a 3 foot 1 m ...

Page 29: ...ur engine s local service center to obtain an engine operator s manual and engine emission control system warranty Protecting the Pump To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral deposits or freezing use PumpSaver Model 6039 to treat pump This prevents freeze damage and lubricates pistons and seals NOTE PumpSaver is available as an optional accessory It is not included with the pressure wash...

Page 30: ...de cooler water supply 7 Clear blocks in outlet hose 8 Replace gun 9 Clean nozzle 10 Contact authorized service facility Detergent fails to mix with spray 1 Detergent siphoning tube is not submerged 2 Detergent siphoning tube is clogged or cracked 3 Dirty in line filter 4 High pressure nozzle installed 5 Detergent shut off valve is closed 1 Insert detergent siphoning tube into detergent 2 Clean or...

Page 31: ...d not apply if equipment damage occurred because of misuse lack of routine maintenance shipping handling warehousing or improper installation Similarly the warranty is void if the reconditioning date shown on the equipment has been removed or the equipment has been altered or modified During the warranty period the Authorized Service Dealer at its option will repair or replace any part that upon e...

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