Generac Power Systems 1296-0 Owner'S Manual Download Page 7

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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 unit’s 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

owner’s 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

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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