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Generac 2,400 PSI Pressure Washer
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 attached 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.
HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
To Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructions step-by-step. This starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an
outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow
rate greater than 2.8 gallons per minute.
• Check that the high pressure hose is connected to the
spray gun and to the pump. See “Preparing Pressure
Washer for Use” for illustrations.
• 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 run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Squeeze the trigger on the gun until you have a steady
stream of water. This purges the pump of air and
impurities.
• Attach the nozzle extension to the spray gun (Figure 12).
Tighten by hand.
• Choose the nozzle you want to use and insert it into the
nozzle extension. See “How to Use the Nozzles” on
page 10.
• Engage the safety latch to the spray gun trigger
(Figure 13).
• Pull the Choke rod to the CLOSED position (all the way
out, Figure 14).
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke is in the
OPEN position (no choke).
• Move the Throttle Control lever to the “On” position
(Figure 15).
Safety Latch
Figure 13 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Figure 12 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Choke Rod
Open
Closed
Figure 14 — Choke Positions
