17 - ENG
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 Owner’s Manual
for correct procedure.
IMPORTANT:
Ethanol Shield
TM
(sold separately) is a fuel stabilizer that helps eliminate
and prevent ethanol related problems in power equipment. Follow the instructions on the
container and add to the gasoline.
NOTICE:
Use of fuels with greater than 10% ethanol are
not approved for use in this product per EPA regulations
and will damage the unit and void the warranty.
2. Check engine oil level. See
Engine Owner’s 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:
Convex side faces out.
5. Connect water source (N) to pump inlet (J).
NOTE:
Water source must provide a
minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 psi.
6. Connect high pressure hose (C) to pump outlet (I).
I
12
C
11
N
J
M
10
WARNING: To reduce the possibility of contamination always
protect against backflow when connected to a potable water system.
7. Choose the correct nozzle for the job to be performed. See
How To Use spray
Wand
instructions in this section.
NOTE:
If applying a chemical or cleaning
solution, see
How To Apply Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents
instructions in
this section.
8. Turn water source on.
NOTICE:
Risk of property damage. Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump.
9. Remove all air from the pump and high pressure hose by depressing trigger until a
steady stream of water is present.
10. Start engine. See
Engine Owner’s Manual
for correct procedure.
WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. If engine does not start after
two pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull starter
cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
11. Depress trigger on gun to start water flow.
WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Stand on a stable surface and
grip gun/spray wand firmly with both hands. Expect the gun to kick
when triggered.
12. Release trigger to stop water flow.
