Generac Portable Products 1042-3 Owner'S Manual Download Page 11

Generac 2250PSI High Pressure Washer

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You now should know how to 

START

your pressure

washer and how to 

STOP

it.  The information in this

section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern,

adjust pressure, apply detergent. and rinse.

How to Use the Adjustable
Nozzle and Adjust Pressure

DANGER!  Never adjust spray pattern

when spraying. Never put hands in front

of  nozzle to adjust spray pattern.

• Slide the nozzle forward for low pressure. . Slide

the nozzle backward for high pressure (Figure 11).

• Twisting the nozzle from side to side adjusts the

spray pattern from a narrow jet spray to a fan

pattern.

• Point the nozzle toward the ground and press the

trigger to test the pattern.

• Located on the side of the pump is a pressure

control knob. You can increase and decrease the

pressure of the spray by turning the knob clockwise

or counterclockwise respectively (Figure 12). 

Figure 11 — Using the adjustable nozzle.

Slide Nozzle Backward

for High Pressure

Mode

Slide Nozzle Forward

for low pressure 

mode and detergent

application 

Twist nozzle

counterclockwise for

fan spray pattern

Twist nozzle

clockwise for narrow

spray pattern

Figure 12 — Pressure control knob.

Pressure Control

Knob

Summary of Contents for 1042-3

Page 1: ...washer is equipped with an Automatic Cool Down System See page 12 for details GENERAC This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal safety and...

Page 2: ...or poisoning The harmful elements may cause property damage or severe injury Do not allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure washer at any time Operate engine only at governed speed Running the engine...

Page 3: ...ries are correctly attached Never use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in working order Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors may...

Page 4: ...fications Outlet Pressure 2250 psi Flow Rate 2 22 gallons per minute gpm Detergent Mix Use undiluted detergent approved for pressure washers Water Supply Not to Exceed 140 F Temperature Automatic Cool...

Page 5: ...t Air Filter Filter limits the amount of dirt and dust that gets in the engine Water Inlet Connect garden hose here High Pressure Outlet Connection for high pressure hose High Pressure Hose Connect on...

Page 6: ...any of the above parts are missing or damaged call the Pressure Washer Helpline at 1 800 270 1408 PREPARING THE PRESSURE WASHER FOR USE If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure was...

Page 7: ...your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible damage from running low on oil Place pressure washer on a level surface Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap Figure 4 Wipe...

Page 8: ...ce problems If any undesirable operating systems occur use gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump IMPORTANT You must assemble wand and attach all ho...

Page 9: ...oint look back over the assembly to see if you have performed all of the following Check for properly tightened hose connections high pressure and water supply and for tight connections and that there...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...for high pressure Figure 11 Twisting the nozzle from side to side adjusts the spray pattern from a narrow jet spray to a fan pattern Point the nozzle toward the ground and press the trigger to test t...

Page 12: ...sing WARNING Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location Pressure in a running washer builds as you climb When you pres...

Page 13: ...iately DANGER Water spraying from a leak is capable of injecting material into skin Inspect hose each time before using it Never repair a high pressure hose Replace it with another hose that meets the...

Page 14: ...le with the kit included with your pressure washer by following these instructions Shut off the engine and turn off the water supply Separate the nozzle extension from the gun Adjust the nozzle extens...

Page 15: ...ode Flush for two minutes 2 Shut off the engine and let it cool then remove all hoses 3 Place throttle lever in STOP position CAUTION Be sure throttle lever is in STOP position before you continue If...

Page 16: ...inlet hose strainer 6 Water supply is over 140 F 6 Provide cooler water supply 7 Outlet hose is blocked or leaks 7 Clear blocks in outlet hose 8 Gun leaks 8 Replace gun 9 Nozzle is obstructed 9 Clear...

Page 17: ...plug 6 Bad spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Water in gasoline 7 Drain gas tank fill with fresh fuel 8 Overchoking 8 Open choke fully and crank engine 9 Excessively rich fuel mixture 9 Contact Generac...

Page 18: ...18 Generac 2250PSI High Pressure Washer G E N E R A C T h e R e l i a b l e O n e s Exploded View Pressure Washer Drawing No B3288...

Page 19: ...LE Replacement 1 25 mm 18 97100 1 CAP H P Adaptor 19 97098 1 CAP Garden Hose Inlet 20 B2043 7 BOLT 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Carriage 21 N A 1 ASSEMBLY Pump see pump exploded view 22 B1827 1 ENGINE 23 B1983 1 H...

Page 20: ...20 Generac 2250PSI High Pressure Washer G E N E R A C T h e R e l i a b l e O n e s Exploded View Pump Drawing No B3186...

Page 21: ...lve Outlet 33 97843 1 O RING 9 25 x 12 81 x 1 78 34 A2017 2 PAR BACK Backup Ring 35 A1719 1 PIN 2 0 Dia Spindle 36 B3184 1 SPINDLE Pressure Regulator 37 93656 2 O RING Spindle 6 x 10 x 1 78 38 A3829 1...

Page 22: ...devices the GN Series engines need periodic parts service and replacement to perform well This warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or an engine THIS WARRAN...

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