Generac Portable Products 1417-1, Owner'S Manual

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Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer
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Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: You must assemble the nozzle extension
and attach all hoses before you start the engine. Starting
engine without all hoses connected and water supplied will
damage the pump.
• Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect end
of hose to the base of the spray gun (Figure 4). Pull
down on the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the
gun and let go of collar. Tug on hose to be sure of a
tight connection.
• Attach the other end of the high pressure hose to the
high pressure outlet on the pump (Figure 5). Pull down
on the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the pump
and let go of collar. Pull on hose to be sure of a tight
connection.
• Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet,
inspect the inlet screen (Figure 5). Clean the screen if it
contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT
RUN THE PRESSURE WASHER IF THE SCREEN IS
DAMAGED.
• Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten by
hand (Figure 5).
WARNING!
There MUST be at least ten feet of
unrestricted garden hose between the pressure
washer inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a
‘Y’ shut-off connector or other convenience-type
water shut-off valve. Damage to pressure washer
resulting from disregarding this warning will not be
covered by the warranty.
• Turn ON the water.
• Squeeze the trigger on the gun until you have a steady
stream of water to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
CAUTION!
Before starting the pressure washer,
be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection.
• Attach the nozzle extension to the spray gun. Tighten by
hand (Figure 6).
CHECKLIST BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE
Review the assembly to ensure you have performed all of
the following.
• Replace shipping cap on pump with oil dipstick.
• Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
• Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the
engine crankcase.
• Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Provide a water supply of adequate flow (not to exceed
140°F).
• Be sure to read the “Safety Rules” and “Preparing
Pressure Washer For Use” sections before using the
pressure washer.
Connect high
pressure hose
here.
Figure 6 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Figure 4 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Connect high
pressure hose
here.
Connect garden hose here.
Inspect inlet
screen, Do
Not use if
damaged,
clean if dirty.
Figure 5 — Connections to Pump