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IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR 

FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. 

Some states do not allow 

limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not 
apply to you.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

OPERATIONAL 
ISSUE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Engine will not 

start (see 

Engine 

Owner’s 
Manual

l for 

further engine  

troubleshooting)

No fuel.

Add fresh fuel.

Pressure builds up after 

two pulls on the recoil 

starter or after initial use

Squeeze gun trigger to relieve 

pres sure

Choke lever in the "No 

Choke" position

Move choke to the "Choke" 

po si tion

Spark plug wire not attached. Attach spark plug wire.
Engine switch in OFF po si tion Place engine switch in ON position
Choke lever in the "Choke" 

position on a "hot" engine 

or an engine that has been 

exposed to thermal heat 

for a long period of time

Move choke to the "No Choke" 

po si tion

No or low 

pressure 

(initial use)

Spray wand not in 

high pressure

See

 How to Use Spray 

Wand 

instructions in the 

Operation 

Section

Low water supply

Water supply must be at 

least 5 gpm @ 20 psi

Leak at high pressure 

hose fitting

Repair leak. Apply sealant tape 

if necessary

Nozzle obstructed

See 

Nozzle Cleaning

 

instructions in the 

Maintenance

 section

Water filter screen clogged

Remove and clean filter. See 

Cleaning Water Inlet Filter

 

paragraph in the 

Maintenance

 

section for the correct procedure

Air in hose

Turn off the engine, then the water 

source. Disconnect the water 

source from the pump inlet and 

turn the water source on to remove 

all air from the hose. When 

there is a steady stream of water 

present, turn water source off. Re- 

con nect water source to pump inlet 

and turn on wa ter source. Squeeze 

trigger to re move re main ing air

Choke in the “Choke” 

position

Move choke to the “No Choke” 

po si tion

High pressure hose 

is too long

Use high pressure hose under 

100 feet (30 m)

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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