Generac Portable Products 1421-1, Owner'S Manual

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Generac Portable Products 4,000 PSI High Pressure Washer
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• Align the holes on the handle with the holes on the
base.
• Insert the carriage bolts through the holes provided.
• Secure handle with the four flange nuts.
• Slowly tip the pressure washer back to level position
and insert the multi–colored nozzles in the spaces
provided in the handle.
Install Oil Dipstick on Pump
WARNING!
You MUST remove the pump’s
shipping cap and install the oil dipstick. Failure
to do so will void the warranty and damage the
pump.
To install the oil dipstick:
• Make sure your unit is on a level surface.
• Remove and discard the shipping cap located on the
pump (see Figure 2, typical pump shown, your unit
may differ slightly).
• Install the oil dipstick.
Add Engine Oil
WARNING!
Any attempt to crank or start the
engine before it has been properly serviced with
the recommended oil will result in an engine
failure.
• Place the pressure washer on a level surface.
• Refer to the engine owner’s manual to add the
provided oil to the engine crankcase.
NOTE : Check oil often during engine break–in.
NOTE : The pump is pre-lubricated and requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the pump.
Add Gasoline
DANGER!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. or when
engine is running or hot. Do Not smoke when
filling fuel tank.
WARNING!
Never fill fuel tank completely full.
Fill tank to provide space for fuel expansion.
• Use clean fuel and store in approved, clean,
covered containers. Use clean fill funnels. Never use
“stale” gasoline left over from last season or
gasoline stored for long periods.
• Clean the area around the fuel fill cap, remove the
cap.
• Slowly add regular UNLEADED gasoline to fuel
tank. Use a funnel to prevent spillage (Figure 3).
• Install the fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Figure 2 — Install Oil Dipstick on the Pump
Shipping Cap
Pump Oil
Dipstick
Remove shipping
cap and install oil
dipstick here.
Figure 3 — Add Regular Unleaded Gasoline to Fuel
Tank