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Quick Start Guide

2600 PSI* Pressure Washer

Unpack pressure washer

Remove everything from carton except pressure washer.

1. 

Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom. 

2. 

Ensure you have all included items prior to assembly. If items are 

3. 

damaged or missing, call 

1-888-611-6708

Attach Handle and Accessory Tray

Place handle (a) onto handle supports connected to main unit.  Make 

1. 

sure holes in handle align with holes on handle supports. 

1

Insert handle bolts (f) through holes from inside of unit  

2. 

and attach a plastic knob (d) from outside of unit. Tighten by hand. 

By loosening both knobs to the middle section of the attachment 

bolt, the upper handle can fold forward to store flat atop the cold 

engine. 

1

NOTICE

   DO NOT fold the handle down while the engine is hot.

Place nubs on the lower soft grip (k) assembly into holes on underside 

3. 

of handle (a). Line up tabs with slots on the upper soft grip (j) assembly 

and snap together. 

2

Place accessory tray (b) over holes on handle (viewing from front of 

4. 

unit). Push the four tree clips (g) into the holes until they sit flat against 

the accessory tray. 

3

Insert multi–colored spray tips and other supplied accessories in 

5. 

spaces provided in accessory tray.

Add engine oil and fuel

NOTICE 

 

You MUST properly fill engine with oil before attempting to start 

pressure washer.

NOTICE 

 

DO NOT use E85 fuel. 

NOTICE 

 

DO NOT mix oil with fuel. 

Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface.

1. 

Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dipstick (A). 

2. 

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Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour supplied bottle of oil (e) into 

3. 

oil fill, frequently checking oil level.  Do not over fill. 
Replace and fully tighten oil fill cap/dipstick.

4. 

Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap (B). 

5. 

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Slowly add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel. Be careful not to overfill.  

6. 

To allow for fuel expansion, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel 

tank neck. 
Replace fuel cap. Let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting 

7. 

engine.

© 2010   Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate and correct. However, we reserve the right to alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice and without incurring obligation.
*This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers Association (PWMA) standard PW101 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).

Move pressure washer  

to safe operating location

 

WARNING   

Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash back or propel 

objects resulting in serious injury. Always wear indirect 

vented (chemical splash) safety goggles marked to 

comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of this 

equipment. NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles 

for indirect vented safety goggles.

Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface. Running 

1. 

engines give off carbon monoxide. 

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Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure washer 

2. 

including overhead to reduce the risk of exhaust heat or exhaust 

gases igniting nearby combustible material. 

Connect spray gun

NOTICE

  

Remove and discard the shipping caps from the pump’s high 

pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching hoses

Uncoil high pressure hose (m) and attach one end of hose to base of 

1. 

spray gun (n). Tighten by hand. 

6

Attach other end of high pressure hose (m) to high pressure outlet 

2. 

(C) on pump. Tighten by hand.  

7

Connect water supply

NOTICE

  

If inlet screen is damaged or missing. DO NOT use pressure 

washer, call 

1-888-611-6708

Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect inlet screen. 

1. 

Clean screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO 

NOT run pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged. 

8

Run cold water through garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any 

2. 

debris. Connect the garden hose (E) (not to exceed 50 feet (15 m) in 

length) to the water inlet (D). Tighten by hand. 

8

Start pressure washer

NOTICE 

 

You MUST connect and turn on water supply fully before 

starting engine.

Put on safety goggles.

1. 

 

WARNING   

Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash back or propel 

objects resulting in serious injury. Always wear indirect 

vented (chemical splash) safety goggles marked to 

comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of this 

equipment. NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles 

for indirect vented safety goggles.

Turn on water supply.

2. 

Push red button (F) on spray gun and pull trigger until water comes 

3. 

out in a steady stream. 

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Attach nozzle extention (p) to spray gun (n). 

4. 

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Choose desired quick-connect spray tip (h), pull back on collar of 

5. 

nozzle extention (p). Insert spray tip and release collar. Tug on spray 

tip to make sure it is securely in place. 

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Turn fuel valve (G) to “On” position. 

6. 

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Pull choke rod (H) to “Closed” position. 

7. 

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Move engine stop switch (J) to “On” position. 

8. 

13

 

WARNING   

Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will pull hand 

and arm toward engine faster than you can let go which 

could cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains 

resulting in serious injury. NEVER pull starter cord without 

first relieving spray gun pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until 

resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Firmly grasp spray gun with both 

hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun 

kicks back.

When starting engine, position yourself as recommended and grasp 

9. 

starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. 

Then pull rapidly to start engine. 

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After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always point 

10. 

gun in safe direction, press red button and squeeze spray gun trigger 

to release high pressure.

NOTICE 

 

When engine starts, slowly move choke rod to “Open” position 

as engine warms. If engine falters, move choke rod to “Closed” position, 

then to “Open” position.

Point gun toward surface to be cleaned. Push red button and pull 

11. 

trigger to begin spraying.

Stop pressure washer

Let engine idle for 2 minutes.

1. 

Move engine stop switch (J) to “Off” position. 

2. 

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Turn off water supply.

3. 

Point spray gun in safe direction, press red button, and squeeze 

4. 

spray gun trigger to relieve retained high water pressure.

 

WARNING   

Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting 

in serious injury. DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot 

exhaust gases.

Disconnect garden hose from pump.

5. 

Disconnect high pressure hose from pump and gun for storage. For 

6. 

long term storage instructions, see operator’s manual.
Remove safety goggles.

7. 

You will need:

•  Utility knife     •  Unleaded fuel     •  Garden hose, 50 (15 m) feet or less     •  Safety goggles (indirect vented type)

Items Included: 

Operator’s Manual (not shown)

Have Questions?

Do not return to store. We can help.

Call Customer Service Toll-Free 

1-888-611-6708

 

or visit our website, 

www.troybilt.com

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Exhaust Port 
Pointed away from 
dwelling openings

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Inlet Screen

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WARNING  

Failure to read and follow the operator’s 

manual and all operating instructions could 

result in death, serious injury, and/or property 

damage. 

 

WARNING 

 Fuel and its vapors are extremely 

flammable and explosive which could cause 

burns, fire or explosion resulting in death, 

serious injury and/or property damage. Turn 

pressure washer engine OFF and let it cool at least 

2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Let spilled fuel 

evaporate before starting engine. Always allow space for 

fuel expansion. 

 

WARNING   

Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) 

will pull hand and arm toward engine faster 

than you can let go which could cause broken 

bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting 

in serious injury. NEVER pull starter cord without first 

relieving spray gun pressure. Pull starter cord slowly 

until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Firmly grasp 

spray gun with both hands when using high pressure 

spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.

 

WARNING  

Running engine gives off carbon 

monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison 

gas. Breathing carbon monoxide could result 

in death, serious injury, nausea or fainting. 

Operate this product ONLY outdoors. DO NOT operate 

this product inside any building or enclosure, even if 

windows and doors are open.

 

WARNING 

 

 

High water pressure could cut through 

skin resulting in serious injury. Spray gun 

traps high water pressure, even when engine 

is stopped and water is disconnected. NEVER 

aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants. ALWAYS 

point spray gun in safe direction, press red button and 

squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure, 

every time you stop engine.

 

WARNING  

Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash 

back or propel objects resulting in serious 

injury. Always wear indirect vented (chemical 

splash) safety goggles marked to comply with 

ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of this equipment. 

NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition 

goggles for indirect vented safety goggles.

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