
Generac Portable Products 2400 PSI Pressure Washer
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Add Engine Oil and Fuel
• Place pressure washer on a level surface.
• Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil and fuel
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner’s manual for recommendations.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemble
the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.
1.
Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose
to base of spray gun. (Figure 3).Tighten by hand.
NOTE: Remove and discard all pump shipping caps before
attaching hoses.
2.
Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump (Figure 4).Tighten by hand.
3.
Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (Figure 5). Clean screen if it contains
debris, replace it if damaged. DO NOT RUN
PRESSURE WASHER IF SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
4.
Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris.Turn off water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
5.
Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length)
to water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 5).
6.
Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on spray gun to
purge pump system of air and impurities.
CHECKLIST BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE
Review the assembly to ensure you have performed all of
the following.
1.
Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2.
Check that oil has been added to the proper level in
engine crankcase.
CAUTION
• Refer to engine manual for oil and fuel fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will result
in equipment failure.
Connect high
pressure hose
here
Figure 3 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Figure 4 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
Figure 5 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet
Inspect inlet
screen, DO
NOT use if
damaged, clean
if dirty.
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
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.
• Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate eye protection.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.
WARNING