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11 - ENG
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.
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. (Fig. 10)
NOTE: Cone side faces out.
5. Connect water source to pump inlet. NOTE: Water
source must provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute
at 20 PSI. (Fig. 11)
WARNING
To reduce the possibility of con-
tamination always protect against back flow when
connected to a potable water system.
6. Connect high pressure hose to pump outlet.
7. If applying a chemical or cleaning solution, see
How To Apply Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents instructions
in this section.
High-Pressure
Hose Hook-up
Water Source
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
• SAVE ALL INSTRuCTIONS
8. Insert the quick connect nozzle for the task being
performed. See How To use Wand instructions in this
section.
9. Turn water source on.
CAUTION
RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. Failure
to do so could cause damage to the pump.
10. Remove all air from the pump and high pressure
hose by depressing trigger until a steady stream of
water is present.
11. Start engine. See Engine Owners Manual for correct
procedure.
WARNING
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. If
engine does not start after two pulls, squeeze trig-
ger of gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly
to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
12. Depress trigger on gun to start water flow.
WARNING
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION.
Stand on a stable surface and grip gun/spray wand
firmly with both hands. Expect the gun to kick when
triggered.
13. Release trigger to stop water flow.
DANGER
RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY. Al-
ways engage the trigger lock when gun is not in use. Fail-
ure to do so could cause accidental spraying.
SHUTTING DOWN
CAUTION
RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. Failure
to do so could cause damage to the pump.
1. Turn engine off. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
CAUTION
RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. NEVER
turn the water off with the engine running.
2. Turn water source off.
3. Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve any water
pressure in hose or spray gun.
4. See Storage section in this manual for proper storage
procedures.
FIG. 11
FIG. 10
Filter Screen
Trigger Lock Engaged
FIG. 12
