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Connecting Garden Hose. Refer to page 8 of 

the operator’s manual for more details.

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Use labels to identify and match parts. Then 

attach the end of the garden hose to the water 

intake of the pump.

Installing the Handle. Refer to page 8 of the 

operator’s manual for more details.

Insert both sides of handle until pins click.

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Remove fuel cap. Insert funnel. Fill tank to 

approximately 1-1/2 in. below the top of the tank 

neck. Replace cap.
Use 87 Octane gasoline only. 

Do not mix oil with 

gasoline.
Do not use E85 (Ethanol 85).

Adding gasoline. Refer to page 10 of the 

operator’s manual for more details.

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Adding/checking oil. Refer to page 9 of the 

operator’s manual for more details.

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To add oil: Unscrew oil tip from oil bottle, then remove 

foil seal. Replace oil tip. Remove oil cap from pressure 

washer, then add oil by squeezing the entire contents 

of the oil bottle into the oil reservoir.

To check oil: Remove dipstick and wipe clean. 

Replace dipstick, but do not rethread. Remove 

dipstick again and observe oil level. Oil level should fall 

within the hatched area on dipstick. Replace oil cap.

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Garden 

Hose

Connecting High Pressure Hose to Pump. Refer to 

page 8 of the operator’s manual for more details.

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High Pressure  

Hose

Use labels to identify and match parts. Then insert 

the end of the high pressure hose into the threaded 

nipple on the pump. Turn clockwise to tighten.

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Connecting High Pressure Hose to Trigger Handle. 

Refer to page 8 of the operator’s manual for more 

details.

Screw the collar on the high pressure hose into 

the trigger handle inlet coupler by turning the hose 

collar clockwise.

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Assembling the Trigger Handle. Refer to page 

8 of the operator’s manual for more details.

Insert threaded end of spray wand into the 

connector on the end of the trigger 

handle. Turn connector clockwise 

until it stops.

Engage the lock-out when the 

pressure washer is not in use.

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B

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Using the Nozzles. Refer to page 11 of the operator’s 

manual for more details.

Turn the Water Faucet Completely 

On. Do not run the pump without 

the water supply connected and 

turned on.

Pull collar back.

Push tip into 

quick-connect.

Release collar and it will click 

into place

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B

C

Squeeze and Hold 

the Trigger for 

Thirty Seconds 

to relieve excess 

pressure trapped 

in the system

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B

A

C

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B

Verify that the Choke Pin is Pulled All the Way 

OUT. (The position of the Choke Pin has been preset 

by the factory to be fully out.)

After Starting Push Choke Pin in Gradually Until 

Engine Runs Smoothly.

Pull the Recoil Starter Refer 

to page 10 of the operator’s 

manual for more details.

Give the recoil starter 3 - 4 

short, brisk pulls to start the 

engine. If the engine doesn’t 

start after 4 pulls, call customer 

service at 1-877-617-3501. Do 

not return to store.

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Verify that the On/Off Switch is in the ON 

Position. (The On/Off switch is preset by the 

factory to be in the ON position.)

Verify that the Fuel Valve is in the OPEN 

position.  (The Fuel Valve is preset by the 

factory to be in the OPEN position.)

OPEN

CLOSE

ON

PS80979 QUICK START GUIDE

(NOTE: Page references refer to the Operator’s Manual)

WARNING:

This Quick Start Guide is not a substitute for reading the 

operator’s manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, 

user must read and understand operator’s manual before 

using this product.

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Do Not Return To Store. For assistance with anything that has to do with this unit please call the 

numbers or visit the website listed below.
PowerStroke Customer Service 1-877-617-3501 M – F 8am – 5pm, Sa/Su 8am – 4pm (EST) (excluding 

holidays)

www.powerstroketools.com

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