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2250PSI

The Reliable Ones

High Pressure Washer

Owners Manual

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 CST

This pressure

washer is

equipped with an

Automatic Cool

Down System.

See page 11 for

details

GENERAC

This symbol points out important safety instructions, which, if not followed, could endan-

ger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all

instructions in the manual before attempting to operate this unit.

Model No. 10422 (2250 PSI High Pressure Washer) Manual No. B2137A Revision 1 (4/13/98)

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Page 1: ...c Cool Down System See page 11 for details GENERAC This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endan ger the personal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in the manual before attempting to operate this unit Model No 1042 2 2250 PSI High Pressure Washer Manual No B2137A Revision 1 4 13 98 All manuals and user guides at ...

Page 2: ...and fly at high speeds Never allow any part of the body to come in contact with the fluid stream DO NOT come in contact with a fluid stream created by a leak in the high pressure hose The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can pierce skin and its underlying tissues leading to serious injury and possible amputation Always wear eye protection when you use this equipment or wh...

Page 3: ...2250 psi Flow Rate 2 22 gallons per minute gpm Detergent Mix Use undiluted detergent approved for pressure washers Water Supply Not to Exceed 140 F Temperature Automatic Cool Will cycle when water Down System reaches 140 145 F Engine specifications Engine Model Briggs Stratton Vanguard Rated Horsepower 6 0 Displacement 181cc Spark Plug Type RC 12YC Set Gap To 0 030 inch 0 76mm Gasoline Capacity 4 ...

Page 4: ... Element Air Filter Filter element limits the amount of dirt and dust that gets in the engine Water Inlet Connection for garden hose High Pressure Outlet Connection for high pres sure hose High Pressure Hose Connect one end to water pump and the other end to spray gun Goggles Always use the enclosed goggles or other eye protection when running your pressure washer Automatic Cool Down System Cycles...

Page 5: ...E WASHER FOR USE If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged call the Pressure Washer Helpline at 1 800 270 1408 To prepare your pressure washer for operation you will need to perform these tasks Attach the handle and attach the wire form that holds the high pressure hose and spray gun Connect the high pressure hose to the spray gun and the...

Page 6: ...re frequently to avoid possible damage from running low on oil Place pressure washer on a level surface Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap Figure 4 Wipe dipstick clean Pour oil into oil fill opening until oil reaches FULL mark on the dipstick Stop occa sionally to check oil level DO NOT OVERFILL Install oil dipstick hand tighten securely Note Check Oil Often During Engine Br...

Page 7: ...ur use gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump IMPORTANT You must assemble wand and attach all hoses before you start engine Starting engine without all hoses connected and water supplied will damage pump Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose to the base of the spray gun Figure 6 Tighten by hand Attach other end of high pressure hos...

Page 8: ...rformed all of the fol lowing Check for properly tightened hose connections high pressure and water supply and for tight con nections and that there are no kinks cuts or damage to the high pressure hose Check that oil has been added to proper level in engine crankcase before trying to start the pressure washer Add proper gasoline to fuel tank Provide proper water supply not to exceed 140 F Be sure...

Page 9: ...nd the Choke Lever is in the Run position Turn the fuel shut off valve to the On position Move the stop control to the On position Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve air pressure caused by turning ON the water Water will spew out the gun in a thin stream Continue to hold trigger until you have a steady stream of water and no air remains This will make it easier to pull start the engin...

Page 10: ... pressure mode Figure 11 Slide the nozzle backward to achieve high pressure Located on the side of the pump is a pressure con trol knob You can increase and decrease the pressure of the spray by turning the knob clockwise or counterclockwise respectively Figure 12 Point the nozzle toward the ground and press the trigger to test the pattern Twisting the nozzle adjusts the spray pattern from a narro...

Page 11: ...s will damage the plas tic tube When inserting the filter into a cleaning agent bottle route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot muffler Pressure Washer Rinsing WARNING Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location Pressure in a running washer builds as you climb When you press the trigger th...

Page 12: ... bulging of cover damage or movement of couplings If any of these conditions exist replace hose immediately DANGER Water spraying from a leak is capable of injecting material into skin Inspect hose each time before using it Never repair a high pressure hose Replace it with another hose that meets the maximum pressure rating of your pressure washer Check Chemical Injection Tube Examine the filter o...

Page 13: ...off the water supply Separate the nozzle extension from the gun Adjust the nozzle extension to the stream position Remove nozzle from the end of the wand extension Figure 17 using a 2mm or 5 64 allen wrench like the one included in the kit Use the wire included in the kit Figure 17 or a small paper clip to free the foreign materials clog ging or restricting the nozzle Figure 17 Removing and cleani...

Page 14: ... Place throttle lever in STOP position CAUTION Be sure lever is in STOP position before you continue If you start engine without proper water supply con nected you can damage the pump 4 Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil handle about 6 times This should remove most of the liquid in the pump NOTE To protect unit from freezing temperatures draw windshield washer fluid into pump b...

Page 15: ...NOTES 15 H i g h P r e s s u r e W a s h e r G E N E R A C Generac 2250PSI High Pressure Washer All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 16: ...pply is over 140 F 6 Provide cooler water supply 7 Outlet hose is blocked or leaks 7 Clear blocks in outlet hose 8 Gun leaks 8 Replace gun 9 Nozzle is obstructed 9 Clear nozzle 10 Pump is faulty 10 Contact Generac service facility Detergent fails to mix with spray 1 Chemical injection tube is not submerged 1 Insert chemical injection tube into detergent 2 Chemical injection tube filter is clogged ...

Page 17: ...ug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Water in gasoline 7 Drain gas tank fill with fresh fuel 8 Overchoking 8 Open choke fully and crank engine 9 Excessively rich fuel mixture 9 Contact Generac service facility 10 Intake valve stuck open or closed 10 Contact Generac service facility 11 Engine has lost compression 11 Contact Generac service facility Engine shuts down during operation 1 Out of gasoline 1 Fill f...

Page 18: ...G E N E R A C EXPLODED VIEW PRESSURE WASHER Drawing No B2138 Generac 2250PSI High Pressure Washer 18 H i g h P r e s s u r e W a s h e r 18 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 19: ... A 1 ASSEMBLY Pump see pump exploded view 22 B2223 1 ENGINE 23 B1983 1 HANDLE 24 B1631A 1 BILLBOARD Plastic 25 B1932 1 DECAL Instructions 26 B1981 2 SUPPORT Handle 27 B2192 1 DECAL Generac 28 B1760 2 ASSEMBLY 10 Tire Wheel 29 75402 2 PUSHNUT 50 Dia 30 AB1770 1 BASE 31 52858 2 NUT M8 1 25 Locking 32 42909 2 HHCS M8 1 25 x 30 33 50190 2 WASHER M8 Flat 34 27007 2 MOUNT Donut Type Vibration 35 20566 1...

Page 20: ...EXPLODED VIEW PUMP G E N E R A C Generac 2250PSI High Pressure Washer Drawing No B1962E 20 H i g h P r e s s u r e W a s h e r All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 21: ... 6 SPRING Check Valve Outlet 33 97843 1 O RING 9 25 x 12 81 x 1 78 34 A2017 2 PAR BACK Backup Ring 35 A1719 1 PIN 2 0 Dia Spindle 36 A1711 1 SPINDLE Pressure Regulator 37 93656 1 O RING Spindle 1 4 x 3 8 x 1 16 cs 38 A3829 1 O RING Retainer Nut 14 x 17 56 x 1 78 39 A1712 1 NUT Retainer Spindle 40 A1716 1 SPRING Unloader 41 A2016 1 PAR BACK Backup Ring 42 A2039 1 HANDLE Unloader 43 A2013 6 BOLT Hea...

Page 22: ...NOTES 22 H i g h P r e s s u r e W a s h e r G E N E R A C Generac 2250PSI High Pressure Washer All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 23: ...NOTES 23 H i g h P r e s s u r e W a s h e r G E N E R A C Generac 2250PSI High Pressure Washer All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 24: ...ic parts ser vice and replacement to perform well This warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or an engine THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE Used products and 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 supplie...

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