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MAINTENANCE

REMOVING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY

See Figure 17.

To change the spark plug, you must remove the wheel.

To remove: 

  Remove the hitch pin from the axle.

  Lift the machine and slide the axle/wheel combination 

out of the machine base as shown.

NOTE:

 Reinstall the wheel when maintenance is complete 

by reversing the above procedure.

CHECKING A FOULED SPARK PLUG

See Figure 18.

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Remove the wheel assembly as explained above.

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Remove the screws holding the panel in place then lift 
the panel away from the machine.

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Clean carbon deposits off the spark plug electrode using 
a plug cleaner or wire brush.

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Check electrode gap. The gap should be .6 mm - .7 mm. 
Adjust the gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the side 
electrode. 

  (Recommended spark plug: NGK BR-6HS; CHAMPION 

RL86C.)

NOZZLE MAINTENANCE

See Figure 19.

Excessive  pump  pressure  (a  pulsing  sensation  felt  while 
squeezing  the  trigger)  may  be  the  result  of  a  clogged  or 
dirty nozzle.

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�Turn  off  the  pressure  washer  and  shut  off  the  water  
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.

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�Remove the nozzle from the spray wand.

 

NOTE: 

Never point the spray wand at your face.

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�Using the nozzle cleaning tool provided, free any foreign 
materials clogging or restricting the nozzle.

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�Using a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back 
flushing (running the water through the nozzle backwards 
or from the outside to the inside).

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�Reconnect the nozzle to the spray wand.

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�Turn on the water supply and start the engine.

Fig. 18

SPARK PLUG

0.6 - 0.7mm  

Fig. 17

HITCH 

PIN

AXLE

Fig. 19

NOZZLE  

CLEANING TOOL

NOZZLE

Summary of Contents for HU80522

Page 1: ...ndability 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 HU80522 ...

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: ...r stand or sit on tool Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped 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 p...

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: ...m Gallons Per Minute 2 0 GPM No representation is made as to the horsepower of the Briggs Stratton Q45 Series engine SPRAY WAND INJECTION HOSE NOZZLES AND NOZZLE STORAGE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TELESCOPING HANDLE TRIGGER WITH LOCK OUT STORAGE STRAP NOZZLE CLEANING TOOL RECOIL STARTER PRIMER BULB FUEL CAP OIL CAP DIPSTICK SPRAY WAND EXTENSION OFF SWITCH CARRYING HANDLE ...

Page 8: ...for securing the high pressure and injection hoses for storage 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 pr...

Page 9: ...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 will damage the engine running this machine without water will damage the high pressure pump RAISING AND LOWERING THE TELESCOPING HANDLE See Figure 2 NEVER lift or attempt to lift the pressure washer by the te...

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: ...e the spray wand extension from the spray wand by turning the connector counter clock wise Store both pieces on top of the pressure washer CONNECTING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO SPRAY WAND ASSEMBLY See Figure 6 Screw the collar on the high pressure hose into the spray wand s inlet coupler by turning the hose collar clock wise Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured Fig 6 COLLAR HIGH PRESSU...

Page 12: ...s 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...

Page 13: ...e purposes listed below Removing dirt and mold from decks cement patios and house siding Cleaning cars boats motorcycles outdoor furniture and grills STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figures 9 10 CAUTION Do not run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on Before starting the engine Connect all hoses Check all fluids oil and gas Turn the garden hose on then squeeze the...

Page 14: ...e 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 trigger to release water pressu...

Page 15: ...ergent bottle 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 engi...

Page 16: ...s list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the 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...

Page 17: ... necessary by carefully bending the side electrode Recommended spark plug NGK BR 6HS CHAMPION RL86C NOZZLE MAINTENANCE See Figure 19 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 NOTE Ne...

Page 18: ...ormance and increase the life of the machine Discharge Fuel Drain the fuel tank completely Stored gas can go stale in 30 days Engine Oil Drain the oil and replace with fresh clean oil Spark Plug Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug Pour about a teaspoon of clean air cooled four cycle oil through the spark plug hole into the combustion chamber Leaving the spark plug out pull the sta...

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 ...

Page 21: ...rability 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 filters spark plug...

Page 22: ...orized Service Center MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the top of the machine housing 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 HU80522 OPERATOR S MANUAL GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER HU80522 WAR...

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