Ryobi PPW-3000, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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.
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.
APPLICATIONS
This product has been designed for the purposes listed
below:
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Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and
house siding
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Cleaning cars, boats, motorcycles, and grills
STARTING/STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
( Fig 9.)
CAUTION:
Do not run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.
Before starting the engine, connect all hoses and check all
fluids (oil and petrol). Turn the garden hose on then squeeze
the trigger. This relieves air pressure caused by turning on
the water. Hold the trigger until a steady stream of water
appears. This makes it easier to pull start the engine.
To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:
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Close the fuel valve (4) before filling the fuel tank ().
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Fill the fuel tank (if necessary).
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Connect the garden hose to the pump and turn on the
water supply.
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Open the fuel valve.
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Place the ON/OFF switch in the ON ( l ) position (3).
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Push the choke lever to position A (CLOSED) (36).
NOTE:
If the engine is cold, close the choke fully. If the
engine is warm, open the choke lever half-way or keep it
opened fully.
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Give the start recoil short, brisk pulls to start the
engine.
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If the engine fires, or begins to sputter and/or cough
without catching, move the choke lever to the half-way
position.
NOTE:
Never pull the recoil starter more than four or five
times with the choke closed as this causes flooding.
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With the choke in the half-way position, pull the recoil
starter again. The engine should now start.
NOTE: If the choke remains in the closed position, the
engine will continue to sputter and/or cough but will not
start.
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As the engine warms up, move the choke lever slowly to
position
B (OPEN) (38).
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not allow the rope to snap back.
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Let the engine warm up a few minutes before using.
To stop the engine using the ON/OFF switch:
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Turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF ( O ) (37).
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Close the fuel valve.
To stop the engine using the fuel valve:
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Close the fuel valve and wait for the engine to stop.
NOTE: Avoid letting fuel remain in the carburetor for
long periods as this can clog carburetor passages with
impurities resulting in malfunctions.
SELECTING THE RIGHT qUICK-CONNECT
NOZZLE FOR THE JOB
( Figure 12 - 13.)
The nozzle colors and spray patterns are:
• black (low pressure),
• white (medium pressure) 40˚,
• green (medium pressure) 2˚,
• yellow (high pressure) 1˚,
• red (high pressure) 0˚.
NOTE:
For a gentle rinse, select the white 40˚ or green 2˚
nozzle. Scouring the surface requires a more direct spray of
water. Select the yellow 1˚ or red 0˚ nozzle for tough jobs.
CAUTION:
NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock out (40)
on the spray wand.
Using the quick-connect collar, changing nozzles to easy.
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Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
To connect a nozzle to the spray wand:
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Engage the lock on the wand (39) by pushing up on the
lock out (40) until it clicks into the slot.
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Pull back and hold the collar (41).
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Insert the desired nozzle then release the collar. Tug on
the nozzle to be certain it is secured properly.
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Release the lock out on the wand by pushing it down into
its original position.
To disconnect a nozzle from the spray wand once the
cleaning job is complete: