14- ENG
STARTING (fIG. 10–13)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk
of injury, read the pressure washer
instruction manual and the engine
instruction manual before starting
pressure washer.
DANGER: Risk of fluid injection
and laceration. When using the high-
pressure setting, DO NOT allow
the high-pressure spray to come in
contact with unprotected skin, eyes,
or with any pets or animals. Serious
injury will occur.
•
Your washer operates at fluid
pressures and velocities high
enough to penetrate human and
animal flesh, which could result in
amputation or other serious injury.
Leaks caused by loose fittings or
worn or damaged hoses can result
in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT
FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE
CUT! See a physician immediately!
WARNING: Risk of fire,
Asphyxiation and burn. Never fill fuel
tank when engine is running or hot.
Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
•
Never fill fuel tank completely.
Fill tank to 1/2" )12.7 mm) below
bottom of filler neck to provide
space for fuel expansion. Wipe
any fuel spillage from engine and
equipment before starting engine.
•
Never run engine in doors or in
en closed, poorly ven ti lat ed areas.
En gine exhaust con tains carbon
mon ox ide, an odorless and deadly
gas.
•
DO NOT let hoses come in contact
with very hot engine muffler during
or immediately after use of your
pressure washer. Damage to hoses
from contact with hot engine
surfaces will NOT be covered by
warranty.
NOTICE:
Risk of property damage.
Never pull water supply hose to move
pres sure washer. This could damage
hose and/or pump inlet.
•
DO NOT use hot water, use cold
water only.
•
Never turn water supply off while
pressure washer engine is running
or damage to pump will result.
•
DO NOT stop spraying water for
more than two minutes at a time.
Pump operates in bypass mode
when spray gun trigger is not
pressed. If pump is left in bypass
mode for more than two minutes
internal components of the pump
can be damaged.
If you do not understand these
precautions, please contact our
customer service department at
www.power-washer.us!
Prior to starting, refer to your engine
manual for proper starting procedure.
1. In a well ventilated outdoor area
add fresh, high quality, unleaded
gasoline with a pump octane rating
of 86 or higher. Do not overfill.
Wipe up spilled fuel before starting
the engine. Refer to Engine Owners
Manual for correct procedure.
2. Check engine oil level. See
Engine Owners Manual for correct
procedure.
3. Connect the water hose to the
water source. Turn the water
source on to remove all air from
the hose. When a steady stream
of water is present, turn the water
source off.
4. Verify the filter screen (M)
is in water inlet of pump.
NOTE:
Cone side faces out.
M
10
5. Connect high pressure hose (C) to
pump outlet (I).
