Troy-Bilt 20489, Operator'S Manual

Page: 16 / 56

5. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (White, Yellow or Red).
6. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. Turn on water.
7. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer .
8. Rotate detergent shut-off valve on desired detergent
reservoir to “
On
” position.
9. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
10. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent
surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing:
1. Make sure both detergent shut-off valves are in “
Off
”
position.
2. Remove black spray tip from nozzle extension.
3. Select and install desired high pressure spray tip
following instructions How to Use Spray Tips .
4. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan to
spray.
5. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then
check surface for damage. If no damage is found, you
can assume it is okay to continue rinsing.
6. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.
Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures above
125°F (51°C). The system engages to cool the pump by
discharging the warm water onto the ground.
16 www.troybilt.com
“
On
” Position
“
Off
” Position
CAUTION
Mixing detergents can result in bodily injury and/or
property damage.
• DO NOT open both detergent shut-off valves at the same time.
NOTICE
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and without
the water turned ON will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
WARNING
Kickback from spray gun can cause you to fall.
• Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.