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Generac 2,300 PSI High Pressure Washer
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Use fresh, clean unleaded automotive gasoline
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 area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add “UNLEADED” regular gasoline to fuel tank.
Use a funnel to prevent spillage. Slowly fill tank to about
1/2” below the bottom of the filler neck (Figure 7).
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: You must attach all hoses before you start
the engine. Starting engine without all hoses connected and
water supplied will damage the pump.
• Attach one end of the high pressure hose to the high
pressure outlet on the pump (Figure 8).Tighten by hand.
• Attach the other end of the hose to the base of the
spray gun (Figure 9).Tighten by hand.
• Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet,
inspect the inlet screen (Figure 10). Clean the screen if it
contains debris, replace it if it is damaged. DO NOT RUN
THE PRESSURE WASHER IF THE SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
• Run water through the 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).
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet.Tighten by
hand (Figure 10).
CAUTION!
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
caution 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 unit’s assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
• Make sure the handle is in place and secure.
• Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the
engine crankcase.
• Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Check for properly tightened hose connections.
• Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
• Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
• Be sure to read “Safety Rules” and “How To Use Your
Pressure Washer” before using the pressure washer.
Connect High
Pressure Hose
Here
Figure 7 — Add Gasoline to Fuel Tank
Figure 9 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Figure 8 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Water Outlet
Inspect inlet
screen. Do Not
use if damaged;
clean if dirty.
Figure 10 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet
1/2” Air
Space
Tank
Fuel
