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8.919-400.0

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MODEL #

ORDER #

BGA-252737

1.106-057.0

BGA-373537

1.106-058.0

BGA-373537

1.107-251.0

High Pressure Cleaner

Cold Water

Summary of Contents for BGA-252737

Page 1: ...8 919 400 0 OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL ORDER BGA 252737 1 106 057 0 BGA 373537 1 106 058 0 BGA 373537 1 107 251 0 High Pressure Cleaner Cold Water ...

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Page 3: ... should record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference BGA 8 919 400 0 Rev 04 19 Important Safety Information 4 6 Component Identification 7 Assembly Instructions 8 Operating Instructions 9 10 Detergent and General Operating Techniques 11 Shut Down and Clean Up 12 Storage 13 Troubleshooting 14 15 Preventive Maintenance 16 Hose and Spray Gun Assembly an...

Page 4: ...cal codes Contact your electrician plumber utility company or the selling distributor for specific details WARNING RISK OF ASPHYXIATION USE THIS PRODUCT ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA WARNING Risk of asphyxiation Use this product only in a well ventilated area 5 Avoid installing machines in small areas or near exhaust fans Exhaust contains poi sonous carbon monoxide gas exposure may cause loss of ...

Page 5: ...upervision is necessary when a machine is used near children Do not allow children to operate the pres sure washer This machine must be attended during operation RISK OF INJECTION OR SEVERE INJURY TO PERSONS KEEP CLEAR OF NOZZLE WARNING WARNING High pressure devel oped by these machines will cause personal injury or equip ment damage Keep clear of nozzle Use caution when oper ating Do not direct d...

Page 6: ...ter then 90 F 20 Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes made to our standard machines or any components not purchased from us 21 Do not allow acids caustic or abrasive fluids to pass through the pump 22 Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed longer than 1 2 minutes 26 When servicing belts don t exceed 14 lb ft on pump mounting screws Failure to do so will cause pump thread damage Fo...

Page 7: ...the spray gun High Pressure Hose Connect one end to water pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun Pump Protector Cycles fresh cool water through pump when recirculating water reaches 140 F 60 C Note If trigger on spray gun is released for more than 1 2 minutes water will leak from valve Warm water will discharge from pump protec tor onto floor This system prevents internal pump damage...

Page 8: ...d until secure STEP 3 Attach wand to spray gun using teflon tape on wand threads STEP 4 Pull spring loaded collar of the wand coupler back to insert your choice of pressure nozzle STEP 7 Connect garden hose to the cold water source STEP 8 Check inlets filters re move debris then connect the garden hose to pump water inlet CAUTION Do not run the pump without water or pump damage will result Safety ...

Page 9: ...ll oil dipstick Check pump oil level by using dipstick or observe oil level in oil window if equipped Use 40 wt non detergent oil STEP 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Never use hot water STEP 6 Slide the fuel valve lever to the ON position When the engine is not in use leave the fuel valve in the OFF position STEP 5 Trigger the spray gun to eliminate tra...

Page 10: ...UTION Small engines may kick back Do not hold pull starter grip tightly in hand OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Never replace nozzles without engaging the safety latch on the spray gun trigger The four color coded quick connect nozzles provide a wide array of spray widths from 0 to 40 and are easily accessible when placed in the convenient rubber nozzle holder which is provided on the front of the ...

Page 11: ...er onto the ground This thermal device prevents internal damage to the pump CLEANING TIPS Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water Place de tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure for best results limit your work area to sections approximately 6 feet square and always apply detergent from bottom to top Allow detergent to remain on surface 1 3 mi...

Page 12: ...o connect black detergent nozzle Pull trigger on spray gun and siphon water for one minute STEP 2 Turn off the engine STEP 3 Turn off water supply STEP 5 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the machine STEP 6 Disconnect the high pressure hose from discharge nipple STEP 7 Engage the spray gun safe ty lock STEP 4 Press trig ger to release water pressure On Off Switch Pump Water Inlet ...

Page 13: ...of engine oil through the spark plug hole pull the starter grip several times and replace the plug Then pull the starter grip slowly until you feel increased pressure which in dicates the piston is on its compression stroke and leave it in that position This closes both the intake and exhaust valves to prevent rusting of cylinder 4 Cover pressure washer and store in a clean dry place that is well ...

Page 14: ...ce as needed Slow engine RPM Set engine speed at proper specifications Pump sucking air Check water supply and possibility of air seepage Valves sticking Check and clean or replace if necessary Unloader valve seat faulty Check and replace if necessary FLUCTUATING PRESSURE Worn or dirty pump valves Call local distributor Nozzle is obstructed Blow out or remove debris with fine needle Pump sucking a...

Page 15: ... Call local distributor O Ring plunger retainer worn Call local distributor Cracked piston Call local distributor OIL DRIPPING FROM UNDER PUMP Oil seal worn or damaged Call local distributor WATER LEAKING FROM PUMP PROTECTOR Spray gun closed with machine running 5 minutes or longer Open spray gun or turn off machine Excess water supply pressure Place a pressure regulator at end of 50 garden hose N...

Page 16: ...o ring PUMP IS NOISY Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a steady flow of water emerges through nozzle MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Engine Oil SAE 10W 30 Inspect Daily Change First month or 20 hours Every 100 hours or every 6 months after first month Filter Every 50 hours Air Cleaner Filter Inspect Daily Clean Every...

Page 17: ...I Models 1 8 783 040 0 Wand 44 Zinc Plated Handle Coupler 3500 PSI Models 1 4 6 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 4 Quick Connect Nozzle Kit 3500 PSI Models 1 8 712 345 0 s Nozzle SAQCMEG 0004 RED 8 712 346 0 s Nozzle SAQCMEG 1504 YELLOW 8 712 347 0 s Nozzle SAQCMEG 2504 GREEN 8 712 348 0 s Nozzle SAQCMEG 4004 WHITE Quick Connect Nozzle Kit 2700 PSI Models 1 8 712 331 0 s Nozzle SAQCMEG 0003 Red 8 712 ...

Page 18: ... engine oil level before first use of your new pressure washer Check pump oil and engine oil level before first use of your new pressure washer Pump oil Check level daily before first use of your new Power Washer Change pump oil after first 50 hours every year or 500 hours thereafter Use SAE 10W 40 non foaming Engine oil Check daily before first use of your new Power Washer Change engine oil after...

Page 19: ...Form 8 919 400 0 BGA Revised 04 19 Printed in U S A or Mexico ...

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