Generac Portable Products 1440-0 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

Generac Portable Products 2,400 PSI High Pressure Washer

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EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a
GENERAC high pressure washer. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependability and performance.

This manual contains information for a high pressure
washer that operates at 2,400 PSI at a flow rate of
2.2 gallons per minute. This high quality residential system
features large 10” wheels, brass pump head construction,
axial cam pump with stainless steel pistons, automatic cool
down system, chemical injection system, adjustable spray
nozzle. Includes safety goggles, heavy duty 25’ hose, and
more.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble your unit without tools, and
maintain your high pressure washer properly.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
in this manual is both accurate and current. However,
Generac reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise
improve the product and its documentation at any time
without prior notice.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-270-1408.

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your high pressure washer.

• For off-season storage, review “Preparing the Unit for

Storage” on page 14.

SAFETY RULES

CAUTION!

When setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs to your high pressure
washer, always disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot
contact spark plug.

DANGER!

Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY

carbon monoxide gas. This dangerous gas, if
breathed in sufficient concentrations, can cause
unconsciousness or even death. Operate this
equipment only in the open air where adequate
ventilation is available.

DANGER!

Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its

vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Do Not permit smoking,
open flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while
handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot
engine. Allow unit to cool for 2 minutes before
refueling. Comply with all laws regulating storage
and handling of gasoline.

Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your pressure washer. Know its applications,
its limitations, and any hazards involved.

• Locate this pressure washer in areas away from

combustible materials, combustible fumes or dust.

• The high pressure equipment is designed to be used with

Generac authorized parts only. If you use this equipment
with parts that do not comply with minimum
specifications, the user assumes all risks and liabilities.

• Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled

or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.
The harmful elements may cause property damage or
severe injury.

• Do Not allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure

washer at any time.

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING:

Summary of Contents for 1440-0

Page 1: ...fety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death 2400PSI Model No 1440 0 2 400 PSI High Pressure Washer Manual No B5740 Revision 2 9 11 2000 Visit our Generac website www genera...

Page 2: ...When setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs to your high pressure washer always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug DA...

Page 3: ...sure washer above the rated pressure Never move the machine by pulling on the high pressure hose Use the handle provided on the unit Always be certain the spray gun nozzles and accessories are correct...

Page 4: ...ts easier engine starting Fuel Cap Fill with clean unleaded fuel here High Pressure Hose Connect one end to water pump and the other end to spray gun High Pressure Outlet Connection for pressure hose...

Page 5: ...ny problems with the assembly of your pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged call the pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 1408 To prepare your pressure washer for operation you will need...

Page 6: ...rs Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot Do Not smoke when filling fuel tank WARNING Never fill fuel tank completely full Provide space for fuel expansion Wipe away any fuel spillage from...

Page 7: ...the warranty Turn ON the water Squeeze the trigger on the gun until you have a steady stream of water This purges the pump of air and impurities CAUTION Before starting the pressure washer be sure you...

Page 8: ...the pump See Preparing Pressure Washer for Use on page 5 Make sure unit is in a level position Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the pressure washer pump Turn ON the water CAUTION Do Not...

Page 9: ...y gun Tighten by hand Figure 12 How to Stop Your Pressure Washer Move throttle lever on engine to Stop position Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose NOTE A small amount of...

Page 10: ...ow these steps Review the use of the adjustable nozzle Prepare detergent solution as required by the job Hang the detergent solution on the hook of the wireform attached to the handle Place the small...

Page 11: ...r Rinsing Slide the nozzle backward to high pressure press the trigger and wait for the detergent to clear NOTE You can also stop detergent from flowing by simply removing detergent siphoning tube fro...

Page 12: ...let screen for damage Check high pressure hose for cracks or leaks Check detergent siphoning tube and filter for damage Check gun and adjustable nozzle extension assembly for leaks Rinse out garden ho...

Page 13: ...atch To remove contaminants from the pump follow these steps Set up the pressure washer as described in Preparing Pressure Washer For Use page 5 Connect the water supply and turn water on Start the en...

Page 14: ...iver to get underneath the o ring and pry it off ENGINE MAINTENANCE See the engine owner s manual for instructions on how to properly maintain the engine OIL CHANGE NOTE It is necessary to tip your pr...

Page 15: ...detergent siphoning tube 3 Push nozzle forward for low pressure mode Engine runs good at no load but bogs when load is added Engine speed is too slow Move throttle control to FAST position If engine...

Page 16: ...Generac Portable Products 2 400 PSI High Pressure Washer 16 EXPLODED VIEW UNIT...

Page 17: ...nance 17 B3263 1 GUN High Pressure 18 B1953A 1 WIREFORM 19 BB3061B 1 OIL 20oz 20 B5740 1 MANUAL Owners 21 B5765 1 MANUAL B S Engine 22 B2163 1 KIT Nozzle Cleaning 23 B3335 1 WAND Adjustable Nozzle 24...

Page 18: ...Generac Portable Products 2 400 PSI High Pressure Washer 18 EXPLODED VIEW PUMP...

Page 19: ...lack 24 1 CAP Unloader 25 1 O RING Unloader Cap 26 1 SPRING Unloader 27 1 PISTON Unloader 29 1 SEAT Unloader Item Part Qty Description 31 185712 0 KIT CHECK VALVES 11 4 SHCS M6 1 0 x 35 32 3 O RING Ch...

Page 20: ...ipment Parts such as GUNS HOSES NOZZLE EXTENSIONS NOZZLES or other wear items such as quick couplers oil gauges belts o rings filters pump packing etc Pumps which have been run without water supplied...

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