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ASSEMBLY

CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO 
THE PUMP

See Figure 9.

������After the high pressure hose has been uncoiled and attached 
to the spray wand:

  Align the collar on the threaded nipple on the pump.

  Insert the 

nozzle on the end of the high pressure hose 

collar into the threaded nipple.

 

Turn the collar clockwise to tighten the hose securely to 
the pump.

 

Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.

CONNECTING  THE  GARDEN  HOSE  TO  THE 
PRESSURE WASHER

See Figure 10.

The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER 
use  hot  water  or  water  from  pools,  lakes,  etc.  Before  
connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer:

 

Run water through the hose for 30 seconds to clean any 
debris from the hose.

 

Inspect the screen in the water intake.

 

If the screen is damaged, do not use the machine until 
the screen has been replaced.

  If the screen is dirty, clean it before connecting the garden 

hose to the machine.

������To connect the garden hose to the machine:

  Uncoil the garden hose.

 

NOTE: 

There  must  be  a  minimum  of  10  feet  of  

unrestricted hose between the pressure washer intake and 
the hose faucet or shut off valve (such as a “Y” shut off  
connector).

  With the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the 

end of the garden hose to the water intake. Tighten by 
hand.

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended  by  the  manufacturer  of  this  tool.  The  use  of   
attachments or accessories not recommended can result 
in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not direct discharge stream at persons. Failure to heed 
this warning could result in serious injury.

WARNING:

Do  not  allow  familiarity  with  tools  to  make  you  care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is 
sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side 
shields  when  operating  tools.  Failure  to  do  so  could   
result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in 
possible serious injury.

Fig. 10

Fig. 9

COLLAR

THREADED 

NIPPLE

SCREEN

GARDEN 

HOSE

WATER  

INTAKE

Summary of Contents for HU80520

Page 1: ...ability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for your purchase OPERATOR S MANUAL GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER HU80530 HU80931 ...

Page 2: ...F CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE ENGINE WARRANTY OF THIS PRODUCT can be obtained by contacting Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee Wisconsin 53201 1 800 233 3723 www br...

Page 3: ... accessories may cause risk of injury Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this manual Check damaged parts Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other condit...

Page 4: ...heck bolts and nuts for looseness before each use A loose bolt or nut may cause serious engine problems Always refuel outdoors Never refuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like If the fuel tank has to be drained do this outdoors T...

Page 5: ...ickback Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire can cause severe burns or death Toxic Fumes Gas products emit carbon monoxide an odorless colorless poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or death Fuel and its vapors are explosive and can cause se...

Page 6: ... ANSI Z87 1 WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death ...

Page 7: ...200 psi Maximum Gallons Per Minute 2 0 GPM No representation is made as to the horsepower of the Briggs Stratton 500 Series engine SPRAY WAND FUEL TANK NOZZLES AND NOZZLE STORAGE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TELESCOPING HANDLE TRIGGER WITH LOCK OUT NOZZLE CLEANING TOOL RECOIL STARTER PRIMER BULB FUEL CAP OIL CAP DIPSTICK OFF SWITCH SPRAY WAND EXTENSION INJECTION HOSE ...

Page 8: ... storage areas located on top of the machine THERMAL RELIEF VALVE This pump feature will prevent water temperatures from reaching harmful levels by releasing a small amount of water from a rubber hose Once the water has drained the thermal relief valve will reset itself TRIGGER WITH LOCK OUT Pulling the trigger releases a stream of water for high pressure cleaning The lock out provides protection ...

Page 9: ...a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts NOTE Do not start the pressure washer until the engine has been filled with oil all hoses are connected and the water is turned on Running this machine without oil wil...

Page 10: ... vapors are highly flammable and explosive To prevent serious personal injury and property damage handle gasoline with care Keep away from ignition sources handle outdoors only do not smoke while adding fuel and wipe up spills immediately When adding gas to the pressure washer make sure the unit is sitting on a flat level surface If the engine is hot let the pressure washer cool before adding gas ...

Page 11: ...d assembly Turn the connector clockwise until it stops This secures the wand extension in place When not in use remove the spray wand extension from the spray wand by turning the connector counter clock wise When not in use store both pieces on top of the pressure washer CONNECTING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO SPRAY WAND ASSEMBLY See Figure 8 Screw the collar on the high pressure hose into the spray wand...

Page 12: ...e to the machine To connect the garden hose to the machine Uncoil the garden hose NOTE There must be a minimum of 10 feet of unrestricted hose between the pressure washer intake and the hose faucet or shut off valve such as a Y shut off connector With the hose faucet turned completely off attach the end of the garden hose to the water intake Tighten by hand OPERATION WARNING Do not use any attachm...

Page 13: ...s oil and gas Turn the garden hose on then squeeze the trigger to relieve air pressure hold the trigger until a steady stream of water appears To start the engine Push primer bulb 3 times NOTE If starting the engine for the first time push the primer bulb 5 times Grasp the recoil starter and pull slowly until resistance is felt Give the recoil starter a short brisk pull to start the engine To stop...

Page 14: ... pressure NOTE For a gentle rinse select the detergent nozzle Scouring the surface requires a more direct spray of water Select the 0 nozzle for tough jobs Apply detergent using the detergent nozzle CAUTION NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock out on the spray wand Using the quick connect collar changing nozzles is easy Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply Pull trigg...

Page 15: ... container Install the black nozzle on the spray wand Spray the detergent on a dry surface using long even overlapping strokes To prevent streaking do not allow detergent to dry on the surface Before shutting off the engine Place the injection hose in a bucket of clean water Flush for 1 2 minutes spray clear water through the spray wand Shut off the engine NOTE Shutting OFF O the engine will not r...

Page 16: ...e customer All other parts should be replaced at an authorized service center Before running the engine perform the following pre operation steps Check that all bolts nuts etc are securely tightened Make sure the air filter is clean Check both the engine oil level and the fuel tank level refill as needed Inspect the work area for hazards If there is excessive noise or vibration stop the unit immed...

Page 17: ...t the gap if necessary by carefully bending the side electrode Recommended spark plug CHAMPION 861 1 J19LM NOZZLE MAINTENANCE See Figure 21 Excessive pump pressure a pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the trigger may be the result of a clogged or dirty nozzle Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply Pull trigger to release water pressure Remove the nozzle from the spray wand ...

Page 18: ...tion chamber Leaving the spark plug out pull the starter cord two or three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall Inspect the spark plug and clean or replace as neces sary Reinstall the spark plug but leave the spark plug wire disconnected Air Filter Clean the air filter Hoses and Pump Flush the injection hose with clean water for 1 2 minutes Remove all hoses Empty the pump by pulling on th...

Page 19: ...tergent injection hose is not 1 Insert injection hose into detergent properly submerged storage bucket 2 High pressure nozzle attached 2 Use low pressure nozzle black to apply detergent Pump doesn t produce pressure 1 Low pressure nozzle installed 1 Replace with high pressure nozzle 2 Inadequate water supply 2 Provide adequate water flow 3 Spray wand leaks 3 Check connections and or replace wand 4...

Page 20: ...20 NOTES NOTES ...

Page 21: ...performance or durability or that has been altered or modified so as to change its intended use The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the HUSKY brand pressure washer or adversely affect its operation performance or durability In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Air filters gas f...

Page 22: ...horized Service Center MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the engine Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts always give the following information MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER HU80530 HU80931 OPERATOR S MANUAL GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER HU80530 HU80931 WARNIN...

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