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Generac Portable Products 1,800 PSI High Pressure Washer
Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds
to clean out any debris. Turn off water.
Connect the garden hose to the water inlet
(Figure 6). Tighten by hand.
WARNING!
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 warning 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 units assembly to confirm you have
performed all of the following:
Make sure the handle 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.
Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
Provide a proper water supply (not to exceed 140°F)
at an adequate flow.
Be sure to read Safety Rules and How To Start
Your Engine before operating your 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
.
How to Start Your Engine
The best way to start your engine-powered pressure
washer for the first time is to follow these instructions
step-by-step. You may also refer to your engine
owners manual. This starting information also applies
whenever you start the engine after you have let the
pressure washer sit idle for at least a day.
Inspect inlet screen.
Do Not
use if damaged, clean if dirty.
Figure 6 Connect the Garden Hose to Water Inlet and
Turn ON the Water