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3.
Connect the water hose to the
water source.
Turn the water
source on to remove all air from
the hose. When a steady stream
of water is present, turn the water
source off.
4.
Verify the filter
screen
is in
water inlet of
pump.
NOTE:
Cone side faces
out.
5. Connect
water source to pump
inlet.
NOTE:
Water source must
provide a minimum of 5 gallons
(18.9 liters) per minute at 20 PSI
(137.9 kPa).
STARTING
Prior to starting, refer to your engine
manual for proper starting procedure.
1.
In a well ventilated outdoor
area
add fresh, high quality,
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher. Do
not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel
before starting the engine. Refer to
Engine Owners Manual for correct
procedure.
2.
Check engine oil level.
See
Engine Owners Manual for correct
procedure.
To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer
instruction manual and the engine instruction manual
before starting pressure washer.
Risk of fluid injection and laceration. When using the high-
pressure setting,
DO NOT
allow the high-pressure spray to
come in contact with unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals.
Serious injury will occur.
• Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate
human and animal flesh, which could result in amputation or other serious injury.
Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection
injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! See a physician
immediately!
Risk of Fire, Asphyxiation and Burn. NEVER fill fuel tank
when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling
fuel tank.
• NEVER fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" below bottom of filler neck to provide
space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before
starting engine.
• NEVER run engine in doors or in en closed, poorly ven ti lat ed areas. En gine exhaust
con tains carbon mon ox ide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• DO NOT let hoses come in contact with very hot engine muffler during or
immediately after use of your pressure washer. Damage to hoses from contact with
hot engine surfaces will NOT be covered by warranty.
Risk of property damage. NEVER pull water supply hose
to move pres sure washer. This could damage hose and/or
pump inlet.
• DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only.
• NEVER turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to
pump will result.
• DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes at a time. Pump operates in
bypass mode when spray gun trigger is not pressed. If pump is left in bypass mode
for more than two minutes internal components of the pump can be damaged.
If you do not understand these precautions, please call 1-800-888-2468 to speak to a
service representative for further instructions.
Filter Screen
