Generac Power Systems Pro 6712, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
8 Owner’s Manual for Power Washer
Section 3 Operation
Operation and Use Questions
Call Generac customer service at 1-888-436-
3722 with questions or concerns about unit
operation and maintenance.
Before Starting Engine
1. Verify engine oil level is correct.
2. Verify fresh fuel level is correct.
3. Verify all fittings and couplers are properly
secured.
4. Verify sufficient water supply is properly
connected.
5. Verify unit is secure on level ground, with
proper clearance and is in a well ventilated
area.
Prepare Power Washer for Use
1. Place unit on level ground, within the
specified clearance required.
2. Connect appropriate water supply.
Power Washer Placement for Use
It is a violation of California Public Resource
Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,
or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as
defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order. Other states or federal
jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Only operate power washer outdoors in a well
ventilated area. Never operate power washer
indoors, or in a confined space. Be aware of
building openings and ventilation systems
where exhaust may enter during use.
• Verify power washer is placed on level
ground to avoid tipping during operation.
• Only use the unit outdoors. Verify exhaust
gas does not enter a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes.
• See Figure 3-1 Keep at least 5 ft (1.5 m) of
clearance on all sides of power washer
including overhead from dwellings and
combustibles, when in use.
Figure 3-1.Five Feet of Minimum Clearance
Power Washer Start-Up
NOTE: DO NOT run power washer without a
sufficient water supply turned ON. Damage to
equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
1. Connect a sufficient water supply.
2. See
Figure 3-2 . Move fuel valve (B) to ON.
3. Move choke lever (A) to CLOSE.
Figure 3-2.Fuel Valve and Choke
NOTE : For warm engine, verify choke lever is
in OPEN position.
4. See
Figure 3-3 . Turn engine switch ON.
Figure 3-3.Engine Switch
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless,
poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
(000103)
DANGER
(000110)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
(000108)
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
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A
B
OFF
ON
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