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 WARNING: Risk of injury from spray. Always

13

O

engage the trigger lock (O) when gun is not in use. 
Failure to do so could cause accidental spraying.

SHUTTING DOWN

1. After each use, if you have applied chemicals, place

detergent siphon hose into container of clean water and draw

clean water through chemical injection system to rinse system

thoroughly.

NOTICE: 

Risk of property damage. Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump. 

2. Turn engine off. See 

Engine Owner’s Manual

.

NOTICE:

 

Risk of property damage. NEVER turn the water off with the engine running.

3. Turn water source off.
4. Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve any water pressure in hose or spray gun.

NOTE: 

Failure to release system pressure will prevent removal of high pressure

hose from spray gun or pump connection.

5. See

 Storage 

section in this manual for proper storage procedures.

MAINTENANCE

 WARNING: Risk of burn hazard. When performing maintenance, 

you may be exposed to hot surfaces, water pressure or moving parts 

that can cause serious injury or death.

 WARNING: Risk of fire hazard. Always disconnect, spark plug wire, 

let the engine cool and release all water pressure before performing 

any maintenance or repair. The engine contains flammable fuel. Do 

not smoke or work near open flames while performing maintenance.

To ensure efficient operation and longer life of your pressure washer, a routine 

maintenance schedule should be prepared and followed. If the pressure washer is used 

in unusual conditions, such as high-temperatures or dusty conditions, more fre quent 

maintenance checks will be required.

ENGINE

Consult the

 Engine Owner’s Manual

 for the man u fac tur er's recommendations for 

any and all maintenance. 

NOTE: 

The engine drain plug is located at the rear of the unit.

PUMP

The pump was filled with oil at the factory. The pump on this unit is maintenance free 

and requires no oil to be added or changed. If there is a problem with the pump contact 

us at 1-877-362-4271

CONNECTIONS 

Connections on pressure washer hoses, gun and spray wand should be cleaned 

regularly and lubricated with light oil or lithium grease to prevent leakage and damage 

to the o-rings. 

NOZZLE CLEANING (FIG. 14)

If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt, excessive pressure 

may develop.  If the nozzle becomes partially clogged or restricted, the pump pressure 

will pulsate.  Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle kit supplied and the 

following instructions:
1. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply.

Summary of Contents for FATMAX SXPW3425

Page 1: ...erly or if there are parts missing or broken please DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE Contact our Customer Service Department at 1 877 362 4271 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person wh...

Page 2: ...ly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air ONLY use outdoors and far away from open windows doors and vents Thes...

Page 3: ...ll expand fuel in the tank which could result in spillage and possible fire explosion Keep maximum fuel level 1 2 12 7 mm below bottom of filler neck to allow for expansion Operating the pressure wash...

Page 4: ...he high pressure hose regularly Replace the hose immediately if it is damaged worn has melted from contacting the engine or shows any signs of cracks bubbles pinholes or other leakage Never grasp a hi...

Page 5: ...the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs Stay alert at all times Never compromise the safety features of this product Do not operate machine with missing broken or unautho...

Page 6: ...against damage to vehicle from leaks Always transport and store unit in an upright position Remove pressure washer from vehicle immediately upon arrival at your destination DANGER RISK OF ELECTRICAL...

Page 7: ...uld damage the sidewall resulting in serious injury On pressure washers rated above 1600 psi 11032 kPa use the widest fan spray 40 nozzle and keep the spray a minimum of 8 20 cm from the pneumatic tir...

Page 8: ...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 complete procedure IMPORTANT...

Page 9: ...t without water supply connected and turned on Use Cold Water Only QUICK START GUIDE DANGER Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an o...

Page 10: ...the Engine Switch is turned to the ON Position OFF ON 10 Move the Choke to the CLOSED Position 11 Pull the Recoil Starter Grip Pull the recoil starter grip to start the engine 12 Move the Choke to the...

Page 11: ...water supply B Engine Drives the high pressure pump Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for location and operation of engine controls C High Pressure Hose Carries the pressurized water from the pump to...

Page 12: ...e G onto frame H G H 2 Q 2A K depress the snap buttons and slide the handle assembly onto the frame until snap buttons snap into place NOTICE Risk of personal injury Avoid placing hands between handle...

Page 13: ...damage to the pump When the temperature inside the pump rises too high the thermal relief valve will open and release a spray of water from the pump to lower the internal temperature The valve will t...

Page 14: ...sired pressure bar on the adjustable pressure regulator NOTE To apply chemicals the black low pressure nozzle must be installed and the adjustable pressure regulator must be in the MAX pressure settin...

Page 15: ...cleaning solvents is a low pressure operation NOTE Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressure washer use Do not use bleach To Apply Chemicals 1 Ensure detergent siphon hose F Figure 9 is atta...

Page 16: ...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 f...

Page 17: ...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 a...

Page 18: ...performing any maintenance or repair The engine contains flammable fuel Do not smoke or work near open flames while performing maintenance To ensure efficient operation and longer life of your pressur...

Page 19: ...tructions When adding a gasoline stabilizer fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline If only partially filled air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage If you keep a container of ga...

Page 20: ...E The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous Use only accessories rated equal to or greater than the rating of the pressure washer SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SX...

Page 21: ...n your area Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owners Manual s T...

Page 22: ...o thermal heat for a long period of time Move choke to the No Choke position No or low pressure initial use Spray wand not in high pressure See How to Use Spray Wand instructions in the Operation Sect...

Page 23: ...normal use Worn seal or packing Please contact our customer service department at 1 877 362 4271 Worn or obstructed valves Please contact our customer service department at 1 877 362 4271 Worn unloade...

Page 24: ...ant Prairie WI 53158 For product service or warranty information contact us at 1 877 FNA GAS1 1 877 362 4271 US Canada only Copyright 2017 Stanley Black and Decker Inc STANLEY FATMAX and the STANLEY F...

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