Generac Power Systems 1296-0, Owner'S Manual

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Generac Portable Products 1,800 PSI High Pressure Washer
• Use the wire included in the kit (Figure 17) or a
small paper clip to free the foreign materials
clogging or restricting the nozzle.
• Remove additional debris by back flushing water
supply through nozzle extension (Figure 18). Back
flush between 30 to 60 seconds. Turn nozzle
extension to stream spray and move nozzle from
low to high while flushing.
• Reinstall nozzle into the nozzle extension. Do Not
overtighten.
• Reconnect the water supply, turn on the water, and
start the engine.
• Reconnect the nozzle extension to the spray gun.
• Test the pressure washer by operating with nozzle in
the high and in the low positions.
O–Ring Maintenance
Through the normal operation of your pressure
washer, o–rings, which keep the connections of the
hoses and spray gun tight and leak–free, may become
worn or damaged.
Provided with your pressure washer is an O–Ring
Maintenance Kit which includes replacement o-rings,
rubber washer and water inlet filter. Refer to the
instruction sheet provided in the kit to service your
unit’s o-rings. Note that not all of the parts in the kit
will be used on your unit.
To remove a worn or damaged o–ring:
• Use a small flathead screwdriver to get underneath
the o-ring and pry it off.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
See the engine owner’s manual for instructions on
how to properly maintain the engine.
PREPARING UNIT FOR
STORAGE
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of
time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump
parts and “freeze” pump action. If you do not plan to
use the pressure washer for more than 30 days, follow
this procedure:
1. Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing the filter
into a pail of clean water while running pressure
washer in low pressure (adjustable nozzle in
forward position). Flush for one to two minutes.
2. Shut off the engine and let it cool, then remove all
hoses. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug.
3. Place the throttle lever in “STOP” position.
4. Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling
the recoil handle about 6 times. This should
remove most of the liquid in the pump.
NOTE: To protect the unit from freezing temperatures,
draw RV antifreeze (non-alcohol) into the pump by
pouring the solution into a 3–foot section of garden
hose connected to inlet adapter and pulling recoil
handle twice.
5. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
STORING THE ENGINE
See the engine owner’s manual for instructions on
how to properly prepare the engine for storage.
Figure 18 — Backflush the Nozzle
Nozzle
Figure 17 — Remove and Clean Nozzle