Generac Portable Products 1,700 PSI Pressure Washer
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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.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an
outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow
rate greater than 2.2 gallons per minute.
• Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected to
the spray gun and to the pump. See “Preparing Pressure
Washer for Use” (page 5) for illustrations.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water.
CAUTION!
Do Not run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on.You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun until you have a
steady stream of water.This purges the pump of air and
impurities.
• Attach the adjustable nozzle extension to the spray gun
(Figure 8).Tighten by hand.
• Position the nozzle in the low pressure mode (see “How
to Use the Adjustable Nozzle”) and squeeze the trigger
on the spray gun to relieve the air pressure caused by
turning ON the water.Water will flow out of the spray
gun in a thin stream. Continue to hold trigger until there
is a steady stream of water and no air remains in the
system.This will make it easier to pull start the engine.
Release the trigger.
• Engage the safety latch to the spray gun trigger
(Figure 9).
• Move the governor control lever to the “Fast” position
(shown in Figure 10 as a rabbit).
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the governor control
lever is in the “Fast” position.
To start the engine for the very first time:
• Make sure the governor control lever is in the “Fast”
position (indicated on the engine as a rabbit).
• Push primer bulb firmly 5 times, waiting 2 seconds
between each push. Review specific engine start
instructions in the engine owner’s manual.
To start engine thereafter:
• Make sure the governor control lever is in the “Fast”
position (indicated on the engine as a rabbit).
• Press the primer bulb firmly 3 times, waiting 2 seconds
between each push. For a warm engine, Do Not press
the primer bulb.
• Grasp the starter grip handle and pull slowly until you
feel some resistance.Then pull rapidly to start the engine.
Figure 8 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Safety Latch
Figure 9 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Governor
Control
Lever in
STOP
position
Stop
Fast
Figure 10 — Governor Control Lever - Stop Switch
