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Generac Portable Products 1,800 PSI High Pressure Washer

•

Do Not

allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure

washer at any time.

• Operate engine only at governed speed. Running

the engine at excessive speeds increases the

hazard of personal injury. 

Do Not

tamper with parts

which may increase or decrease the governed

speed.

•

Do Not

wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that

may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

• Before starting the pressure washer in cold weather,

check all parts of the equipment and be sure ice has

not formed there.

•

Never

use a spray gun which does not have a

trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in working

order.

• Keep the hose connected to machine or the spray

gun while the system is pressurized. Disconnecting

the hose while the unit is pressurized is dangerous.

• Check the fuel system for leaks or signs of

deterioration, such as chafed or spongy hose, loose

or missing clamps, or damaged tank or cap. Correct

all defects before operating the pressure washer.

•

Do Not

spray flammable liquids.

• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a

chance that vapors may be inhaled. Read all

instructions with mask so you are certain the mask

will provide the necessary protection against

inhaling harmful vapors.

•

Never

aim the spray gun at people, animals or

plants. The high pressure stream of water that this

equipment produces can pierce skin and its

underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and

possible amputation.

•

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.

• Always wear eye protection when you use this

equipment or when you are in the vicinity where the

equipment is in use.

• High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other

particles to become airborne.

•

Do Not

operate the pressure washer above the

rated pressure.

•

Never

move the machine by pulling on the high

pressure hose. Use the handle provided on the unit.

• Always be certain the spray gun, nozzles and

accessories are correctly attached.

•

Do Not

secure the spray gun in the (open) position.

• High pressure spray may damage fragile items

including glass. 

Do Not

point spray gun at glass

when in the jet spray mode.

• Operate and store this unit on a stable surface.
• Hold the spray gun firmly in your hand before you

start the unit. Failure to do so could result in an

injury from a whipping spray gun. 

Do Not

leave the

spray gun unattended while the machine is running.

• The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and

drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to

slippery surfaces.

• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal

electric shock may result.

•

Do Not

by–pass any safety device on this machine.

• The muffler and engine heat up during operation

and remain hot immediately after shutting it down.

Avoid contact with a hot muffler or engine as you

could be severely burned.

• High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear,

kinking, abuse, etc. Water spraying from a leak is

capable of injecting material into skin. Inspect hose

each time before using it. Check all hoses for cuts,

leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, or damage or

movement of couplings. If any of these conditions

exist, replace hose immediately. 

Never

repair high

pressure hose. Replace it with another hose that

exceeds maximum pressure rating of your unit.

• The muffler and air cleaner must be installed and in

good condition before operating the pressure

washer. These components act as spark arresters if

the engine backfires.

In the State of California a spark arrester is required

by law (Section 4442 of the California Public

Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands.

NOTE:

If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester, it

must be maintained in effective working order. You can

order a spark arrester through your authorized Honda

service dealer.

Summary of Contents for 1296-0

Page 1: ...8 M F 8 5 CT GENERAC This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Mod...

Page 2: ...etting up transporting adjusting or making repairs to your high pressure washer always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug DANGER E...

Page 3: ...re washer above the rated pressure Never move the machine by pulling on the high pressure hose Use the handle provided on the unit Always be certain the spray gun nozzles and accessories are correctly...

Page 4: ...the amount of dirt and dust that gets in the engine Automatic Cool Down System Cycles water through pump when water reaches 140 145 F Warm water will discharge from pump onto ground This system preven...

Page 5: ...l the pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 1408 PREPARING PRESSURE WASHER FOR USE If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged call the pressu...

Page 6: ...ean the area around the fuel fill cap remove the cap Figure 3 Slowly add regular UNLEADED gasoline to fuel tank Use a funnel to prevent spillage Install the fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline C...

Page 7: ...dle and wireform are 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 Ch...

Page 8: ...osition while pressure washing Ensure that the nozzle extension is NOT attached to the spray gun The spray gun should be held in the left hand as shown in Figure 9 Note that your unit will differ slig...

Page 9: ...ergent or other cleaning chemicals DANGER Never adjust spray pattern when spraying Never put hands in front of nozzle to adjust spray pattern On the end of your spray gun nozzle extension is a nozzle...

Page 10: ...e the small filter end of the detergent siphoning tube into the detergent container Figure 15 CAUTION Keep the detergent siphoning tube from coming in contact with the hot muffler This will damage the...

Page 11: ...spray Apply a high pressure spray to a small area then check the surface for damage If no damage is found it is okay to continue cleaning Start at the top of the area to be rinsed working down with sa...

Page 12: ...h out debris before attaching it to the pressure washer PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE Check and Clean Inlet Screen Examine the screen on the water inlet Clean it if the screen is clogged or replace it i...

Page 13: ...w these steps Set up the pressure washer as described in Preparing Pressure Washer for Use on page 5 Connect the water supply and turn water ON Start the engine according to instructions given in How...

Page 14: ...aged 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 PREPAR...

Page 15: ...er detergent siphoning tube 3 Push nozzle forward for low pressure mode Engine runs good at no load but bogs when load is added Engine speed is too slow Move throttle control to FAST position If engin...

Page 16: ...16 Generac Portable Products 1 800 PSI High Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW UNIT...

Page 17: ...1 BILLBOARD 20 B5158 1 DECAL 1800 PSI 21 B2796 1 DECAL Instructions 22 92659 1 NOZZLE Replacement 23 B3294 1 MANUAL Engine 25 A1040A 1 HOSE Chemical 26 A1041 1 FILTER Chemical Hose 28 21217 4 MOUNT V...

Page 18: ...18 Generac Portable Products 1 800 PSI High Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW PUMP 45...

Page 19: ...nturi Seat Black 24 1 CAP Unloader 25 1 O RING Unloader Cap 26 1 SPRING Unloader 27 1 PISTON Unloader 29 1 SEAT Unloader Item Part Qty Description 31 185712 0 KIT CHECK VALVES 11 4 SHCS M6 1 0 x 35 32...

Page 20: ...on 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 supplied Damage...

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