7- ENG
A00732
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC ELEMENTS OF A
PRESSURE WASHER
High Pressure Pump
: Increases the
pressure of the water supply.
Engine:
Drives the high pressure
pump.
High Pressure Hose:
Carries the
pressurized water from the pump to
the gun and spray wand.
Spray Gun:
Connects with spray wand
to control water flow rate, direction,
and pressure.
Quick Connect Spray Wand:
Allows
the user to quickly change out high-
pressure nozzles. See How To Use
Spray Wand instructions in this section.
Chemical Hose:
Feeds cleaning
agents into the pump to mix with the
water. See How To Apply
Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents
instructions in this section.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Engine
High
Pressure
Hose
Spray
Gun
Quick
Connect
Spray Wand
BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN
ENGINE
Refer to the engine manual for location
and operation of engine controls.
Choke Control:
Opens and closes
carburetor choke valve
Starter Grip:
Pulling starter grip
operates recoil starter to crank engine.
Fuel Valve Lever
: Opens/closes
connection between fuel tank and
carburetor.
Engine Switch:
Enables and disables
ignition system.
High Pressure
Pump
PRESSURE WASHER
TERMINOLOGY
PSI:
Pounds per Square Inch. The unit
of measure for water pressure. Also
used for air pressure, hydraulic
pressure, etc.
GPM:
Gallons Per Minute. The unit of
measure for the flow rate of water.
CU:
Cleaning Units. GPM x PSI = CU.
