Generac Portable Products 1450-0 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

Model No. 1450–0  (2,400 PSI High Pressure Washer)  Manual No. 185694  Revision 3 (7/14/00)

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Problems?

Questions?

Before t

aking your unit

back to the store,

call the pressure washer

helpline at 

1-800-270-1408

M-F 8-5 CT

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

High Pressure Washer Owner’s Manual

2400

PSI

Summary of Contents for 1450-0

Page 1: ...lems Questions Before taking your unit back to the store call the pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 1408 M F 8 5 CT This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal in...

Page 2: ...sting 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 contain DEADL...

Page 3: ...he spray gun firmly in your hand before you start the unit Failure to do so could result in an injury from a whipping spray gun Do Not leave the spray gun unattended while the machine is running Do No...

Page 4: ...Hose Connect one end to water pump and the other end to spray gun Store hose on hook on the rear of the unit High Pressure Nozzles Use these nozzles to clean and scour a surface These nozzles vary th...

Page 5: ...of the above parts are missing or damaged call the pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 1408 PREPARE PRESSURE WASHER FOR USE If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer or if p...

Page 6: ...fill fuel tank completely full Provide space for fuel expansion Wipe away any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting Use clean fresh unleaded fuel and store in approved clean covered...

Page 7: ...ater supply and for tight connections and 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 before trying to st...

Page 8: ...spray gun should be held in the right hand as shown in Figure 9 The right hand should also be used to steady the unit Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun Water will flow out of the spray gun in a th...

Page 9: ...n the hose NOTE A small amount of water will squirt out when you squeeze the trigger How to Use the Nozzles If you have any problems operating your pressure washer please call the pressure washer help...

Page 10: ...ust attach all hoses before you start the engine Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and without the water turned ON will damage the pump IMPORTANT Use soaps designed specifically for...

Page 11: ...to wash items such as a car or boat Use higher pressure to strip paint and degrease driveways Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then check the surface for damage If no damage is found as...

Page 12: ...sure hose for leaks Check chemical injection tube and filter for damage Check spray gun and nozzle extension assemblies for leaks Rinse out garden hose to flush out debris PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE...

Page 13: ...Put the safety latch in the ON position and test the trigger You should not be able to press the trigger Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants To remove air from the pump follow these steps Set up the pr...

Page 14: ...w to properly service and adjust the engine Preparing Unit for Storage Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time Sediments of minerals can deposit on pump parts and freeze pump acti...

Page 15: ...gent siphoning tube into detergent 2 Clean or replace filter detergent siphoning tube 3 Replace with low pressure black nozzle Engine runs good at no load but bogs when load is added Engine speed is t...

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

Page 17: ...5 19 CB3866 1 BUMPER 21 21424 1 CONNECTOR Garden Hose 22 48031G 2 CLAMP Hose 23 A1041 1 FILTER Chemical Hose 24 A1040D 1 HOSE 54 Chemical Inject 26 B4925B 1 PUMP See pages 18 19 27 21217 4 MOUNT Rubbe...

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: ...demonstration equipment Parts such as GUNS HOSES WANDS 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 sup...

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