Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
NOTE:
Remove and discard the shipping caps from the
pump’s high pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching
hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose
to base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (
A
). Clean screen if it contains debris or
have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run pressure
washer if inlet screen is damaged.
4. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F (38°C)).
5. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet (15 m)
in length) to the water inlet. Tighten by hand.
6. Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the spray
gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit’s assembly to ensure you have performed all
of the following.
1. Be sure to read the
Operator Safety
section and
How to
Use Your Pressure Washer
in
Operation
section before
using pressure washer.
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
3. Check that oil has been added to proper level in the
engine crankcase.
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
6. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or damage
to high pressure hose.
7. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
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NOTICE
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.
• Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate safety goggles.
• NEVER substitute safety glasses for safety goggles.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
• NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
NOTICE
Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check valve)
at pump inlet can cause pump or inlet connector damage.
• There MUST be at least ten feet (3 m) of unrestricted garden
hose between the pressure washer inlet and any device, such as
a vacuum breaker or check valve.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
