Tuff TNT-503021E, Operator'S Manual

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TNT SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
5. Check engine and pump oil level by removing oil dip-
stick, making sure oil is on proper indicator marking.
Oil should be visible one half way up sight glass (SAE
30W non-detergent).
6. Fill red gasoline tank.
7. Fill green fuel tank. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel
oil (diesel) tanks. Keep proper fuel in proper tank.
8. Install proper battery making sure that the red cable
is attached to the positive terminal. Use a 12V Group
24 battery.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read engine warning and operating instructions.
2. Turn on water at faucet. Check for water leaks; tighten
as needed.
3. Pull wand coupler collar back and insert desired pres-
sure nozzle into wand coupler then secure by push-
ing coupler collar forward.
NOTE: Variable pressure control wand handle must
be turned clockwise to enable water to flow out of
the high pressure nozzle.
4. Pull spray gun trigger to relieve pressure. Read en-
gine manual provided and pull choke. Turn engine
switch to the START position and hold it there until
the engine starts. NOTE: Do not engage electric
starter for more than five (5) seconds at a time. If
engine fails to start, release the switch, pull spray
gun trigger to relieve pressure and wait ten seconds
before operating the start again. When the engine
starts, allow the engine switch to return to the ON
position. If the engine is to be started without the
battery, turn switch to start position and pull starter
grip to start. Turn off choke.
CAUTION: Small engines may kick back. Do not hold
starter grip tightly in hand.
5. With the spray nozzle pointed away from you or any-
body else, press the trigger on the spray gun to ob-
tain pressurized cold water spray.
6. For hot water, turn the burner switch to ON when a
steady stream of water flows out of the spray gun.
Burner will now light automatically.
NOTE: Do not start machine with burner switch on.
7. To apply detergent, place detergent pick-up tube into
a container of detergent and turn the detergent valve
counter clockwise (see page 4).
GENERAL WASHING
TECHNIQUES
1. Hold spray nozzle approximately one foot from the
surface being cleaned. Spray at an angle to get un-
der the material and lift it off.
2. When detergent is required for cleaning, start wash-
ing from the bottom and work up. Better detergent
economy and faster results will be obtained by al-
lowing the chemical to set 5-10 minutes. After wash-
ing, rinse from the top down.
3. Cleaning heavy dirt or material away with a hard
stream of clear water is recommended before using
a cleaning agent.
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES
1. Rinse all detergent lines with clean water, to remove
any soap residue.
2. Turn burner switch off and continue spraying, allow-
ing the water to cool to below 100°F.
3. Turn engine key switch off.
4. Turn off water supply.
5. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve remaining
pressure.
6. Remove water supply hose.
7. In freezing conditions, disconnect water, drain float
tank and add a 50/50 mixture of anti-freeze. Start
the machine and squeeze trigger on spray gun to
allow the mixture to flow out of the wand. Now turn
off the engine. See winterizing procedure under Main-
tenance and Service.
CAUTION: Do not allow pump to
run longer than 5 minutes with-
out water. Disconnect all hoses to
allow water to drain.
With machine off, open spray gun
to release pressure before remov-
ing discharge hose.
WARNING: Some detergents may
be harmful if inhaled or ingested,
causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning. The
harmful elements may cause property damage or se-
vere injury.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE THIS PRODUCT
ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.