Generac Power Systems Pro 6712, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Owner’s Manual for Power Washer 9
5. Relieve spray gun pressure.
6. Secure unit from movement when pulling
recoil.
7. See Figure 3-4 . Firmly grasp the recoil
handle. Pull slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull rapidly to start engine.
After engine-start attempt, if engine fails to
run, always point spray gun in safe direction,
and squeeze spray gun trigger to release
high-pressure.
Figure 3-4.Engine Recoil
8. Return recoil handle slowly. DO NOT let
recoil snap back against recoil housing.
9. See Figure 3-5 . When engine starts, slowly
move choke lever to OPEN position (A) as
engine warms. If engine falters, move
choke lever to CLOSE position, then to
OPEN position.
Figure 3-5.Fuel Valve and Choke
• If engine fails to start after six pulls, move
choke lever to OPEN position, and repeat
steps 6 through 9.
Power Washer Shut Down
IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high-pressure
water, even when engine is stopped and water
is disconnected. Always point spray gun in
safe direction, and squeeze spray gun trigger
to release high-pressure. Engage trigger lock
when not in use.
1. Release spray gun trigger.
2. Turn engine switch OFF.
3. Squeeze spray gun trigger and release
high-pressure water.
4. Engage trigger lock.
5. Turn water supply OFF.
NOTE : Keep high-pressure hose connected to
pump and spray gun while system is
pressurized.
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WARNING
Vision Loss. Eye goggles are required to be
worn when using this machine. Failure to wear
eye goggles could result in permanent
vision loss.
(000113)
WARNING
Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly
if water pressure is not properly relieved from
pump, creating kickback. Kickback could result
in death or serious injury.
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Personal injury. Risk of fluid injection.
Do not aim spray gun at people, animals,
electrical devices, or fragile items. Keep out
of reach of children. Failure to do so
could cause death or serious injury.
WARNING
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A
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Fluid Injection. This machine produces
high-pressure fluid streams that can pierce
skin. Fluid injection could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
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WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
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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.
(000106b)
Fluid Injection. This machine produces
high-pressure fluid streams that can pierce
skin. Fluid injection could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING