Generac Portable Products 2,400 PSI High Pressure Washer
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Before you connect your garden hose to the water
inlet, inspect the Inlet Screen (Figure 6). 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 6).
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 and squeeze the trigger on the
spray gun to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
CAUTION!
Before starting the pressure
washer, be sure you are wearing adequate eye
protection.
CHECKLIST BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE
Review the assembly to ensure 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 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 start the
pressure washer.
Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
Provide a proper water supply (not to exceed
140° F) at an adequate flow.
Be sure to read the Safety Rules and Operation
sections before using the pressure washer.
HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, for assistance call the pressure washer
helpline at
1-800-270-1408
.
How to Start Your Engine
The best way to start your engine-powered pressure
washer for the first time is to follow these instructions
step-by-step. You may also refer to your engine
owners manual. This starting information also applies
whenever you start the engine after you have let the
pressure washer sit idle for at least a day.
CAUTION!
Before starting the pressure
washer, be sure you are wearing adequate eye
protection.
Place the pressure washer in an area close enough
to a water source capable of supplying water at a
flow rate greater than 2.3 gallons per minute.
Inspect inlet
screen,
Do Not
use if damaged,
clean if dirty.
Figure 5 Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
Figure 6 Connect the Garden Hose to Water Inlet.
