Generac 2250PSI High Pressure Washer
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HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-270-1408
.
How to Start Your Engine
The best way to start your engine-powered pressure
washer for the first time is to follow these instructions
step-by-step.
This pressure washer requires a water source that
flows at least 2.5 gallons per minute.
Do not
attempt to siphon water from a non-pressurized
container.
Place the pressure washer close
enough to an outside water source so that no more
than 50' of garden hose is needed.
Check that the high pressure hose is tightly
connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See
ASSEMBLY section for illustrations.
Connect the garden hose to water inlet on the
pressure washer pump and
turn the water on all
the way.
IMPORTANT: Do not
run pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
Set choke lever to
Choke
position.
Note:
This is
a multi-position choke.
Move the throttle control lever to the
Fast
position.
Note
: For a warm engine, be sure the throttle control
is in the
Fast
position and the choke lever is in the
Run
position.
Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the
On
position.
Move the stop control to the
On
position.
Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve air
pressure caused by turning ON the water. Water
will spew out the gun in a thin stream. Continue to
hold trigger until you have a steady stream of water
and no air remains.This will make it easier to pull
start the engine. Release the trigger.
Apply the safety latch to the spray gun trigger
(Figure 10).
Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until you feel
some resistance. Then pull cord rapidly to
overcome compression, prevent kickback and start
the engine. Let rope return to starter slowly.
Note:
Always keep the throttle control in the
Fast
position when operating the pressure washer.
When the engine starts, gradually move the choke
control from one position to the next until it is in the
Run
position.
If after 3 pulls the engine fails to start, disengage the
spray gun safety latch, squeeze the trigger to relive
water pressure, re-engage the spray gun safety latch,
move the choke control to the
Run
position and pull
the recoil starter handle rapidly (Max. 3 pulls).
How to Stop Your Pressure
Washer
Important: Do Not
move the choke control to
Choke
position to stop the engine. Backfire or
engine damage may occur.
Move the throttle control to the
Idle
or
Slow
position.
Wait for the engine to idle down.
Move the stop control to the
Off
position.
Close the fuel shutoff valve.
Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
Simply shutting off the
engine will not release pressure in the system.
Note:
A small amount of water will squirt out when
you release the pressure.
Figure 10 — Safety Latch.
Safety Latch ON
