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3100-PSI CARB COMPLIANT

PRESSURE WASHER

Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease

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Page 1: ...r new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN s highest standards for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for this product will supply you years of rugged trouble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable serv...

Page 2: ...ction M22 Threaded Gun to Hose Connection M22 Threaded Lance 20 Stainless Steel Lance to Nozzle Connection Quick Change Pump Axial Cam Detergent Tank Capacity 0 25 Gallon Hose Inner Diameter 5 16 Hose Length 30 Wheel 12 Weight 67 lbs ENGINE Engine type 4 stroke OHV single cylinder with forced air cooling system Spark plug gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Spark plug torque 1 2 3 4 turn after gasket co...

Page 3: ...t meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur WEN reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice Keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the tool and review it frequently to maximize safety for both yourself and others WARNING Indicates danger warning or caution The safety symbols and the explanations...

Page 4: ...sure washer information when calling Refer to the illustration below for the location of the serial number Record pressure washer information in the spaces provided below DATE OF PURCHASE PURCHASED FROM PRESSURE WASHER SERIAL NUMBER Serial Number SERVICE RECORD DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE Change Oil Change Spark Plug Clean Fuel Tank Clean Air Cleaner Clean Spark Arrestor 4 ...

Page 5: ...sed for appropriate conditions will reduce the risk of personal injury 3 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts 4 Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or battery pack picking up or carrying the too...

Page 6: ...hildren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users 5 Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are ca...

Page 7: ...ak after the pressure washer has been running move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY See a doctor You may have carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING This pressure washer may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline vapors which can cause severe burns or even deat...

Page 8: ...ouble check the hose for perforations before starting up the machine and keep it clear of the engine and the muffler Kickback from operation can cause the user to fall down Always operate the pressure washer on a level and non elevated surface to prevent the risk of falling Always wear safety goggles to protect from possible mishaps with the stream or detergents Always be aware of the dangers asso...

Page 9: ...nd functions of the various components and controls of this pressure washer 30 High Pressure Hose Fuel Tank and Cap Choke Lever Fuel Valve Lever Soap Tank Fill Cap Handle Spray Gun Locking Trigger Recoil Starter Engine ON OFF Switch Oil Fill Dipstick Tire High Pressure Hose Outlet Water Inlet 9 ...

Page 10: ...nual If you have any problems assembling or operating this unit please call 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST for customer service WARNING Do not operate this pressure washer if any of the parts are damaged or missing until the part is replaced Using this product with damaged or missing parts can cause damage to the machine or result in serious injury or death UNPACKING 1 Remove the high pressure hose from...

Page 11: ...ndle is seated and the two detent pins snap in place ATTACHING UPPER AND LOWER GUN HOOKS FIG 3 1 Attach the upper gun hook Fig 3 1 Align the upper gun hook with the holes Attach using the included nuts and bolts 2 Attach the lower gun hook Fig 3 2 Make sure that the gun hook is straight and correctly aligned before tightening Wrench tighten until the nut is snug Do not over tighten ATTACHING THE S...

Page 12: ...ace Tilting the pressure washer to assist in filling will cause oil to flow into the wrong areas of the engine and will cause damage Keep pressure washer level 2 Remove the dipstick Fig 6A 1 from the engine 3 Add oil slowly to bring level to full Make sure oil comes approximately halfway up the crankcase threads to ensure enough oil has been added 4 To check the oil level wipe the dipstick with a ...

Page 13: ... Fig 7 1 and set aside NOTE The fuel cap may be tight and hard to unscrew Fig 7 1 2 13 3 Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank Fig 7 2 Be careful not to overfill The capacity of the fuel tank is 1 25 gallons NOTE Do not fill the fuel tank to the very top Gasoline will expand and spill over during use even with the fuel cap in place 4 Reinstall fuel cap and wipe clean any spilled gasoline w...

Page 14: ...e washer exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO This is a poison gas you cannot see or smell If you can smell the pressure washer exhaust you are breathing CO Even if you cannot smell the exhaust you may be breathing CO NEVER use a pressure washer inside homes garages crawlspaces or other partly enclosed areas Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas Using a fan or opening windows...

Page 15: ...starter rapidly can pull your arm towards the engine faster than you can let go which could result in injury Always relieve pressure from spray gun before pulling starter cord including every failed attempt to start engine To avoid recoil pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly STOPPING PRESSURE WASHER FIG 12 1 Turn the ON OFF switch Fig 12 1 to the OFF position 2 Turn ...

Page 16: ...ack soap nozzle APPLYING DETERGENT 1 Only use the black soap nozzle for detergent 2 Rinse surfaces with cool water before applying cleaner 3 Prepare detergent as required For best results follow detergent directions as supplied by detergent manufacturer Remove cap from the detergent container and fill 4 Spray detergent on surface For best results use long even and overlapping strokes Allow deterge...

Page 17: ...Replace x x x x Air cleaner cartridge Check x x Clean x Spark plug Check clean x Change x x Fuel tank Check level x Clean x Spark Arrestor Clean x Clean change more often under dusty conditions or when operating under heavy load PRE OPERATION STEPS Before starting the engine perform the following pre operation steps 1 Check the level of the engine oil and the fuel tank 2 Make sure the air filter i...

Page 18: ...ce 2 Clean around oil fill Remove dipstick and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Insert the dipstick into the oil fill opening without screwing in Remove the dipstick to check the oil mark Add oil if the oil mark covers less than one half of the dipstick Fig 15 3 Slowly add more oil and repeat step 2 until the oil mark reaches to the top of dipstick Do not over fill the crankcase 4 Reinstall oil ...

Page 19: ...ompletely drained return the pressure washer to a level position and install the oil drain plug Refill the engine with new oil as instructed earlier in this manual under Adding Checking Oil AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance of the air cleaner helps maintain proper airflow to the carburetor Occasionally check that the air cleaner is free of excessive dirt Refer to Recommended Maintenance ...

Page 20: ...eration A good spark plug should be intact free of deposits and properly gapped Refer to Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 17 TO INSPECT THE SPARK PLUG FIG 18 19 1 Remove spark plug boot Fig 18 1 Be careful not to tear insulation or wiring 2 Unscrew the spark plug from the engine using a spark plug wrench There is limited space for the wrench to turn Use both rows of holes in the spark plug...

Page 21: ...e dirty or clogged and should be cleaned immediately To clean the nozzle 1 Shut off the engine and turn off the water 2 Remove the nozzle from the spray wand making sure that the nozzle is pointing away from you and in a safe direction 3 Use the nozzle cleaner or a small paper clip to dislodge any foreign materials which are clogging or restricting the spray tip Flush debris out of the nozzle by b...

Page 22: ...k Spark plug is dirty Clean spark plug Spark plug is broken Replace spark plug Generator is not on level surface Move generator to a level surface to prevent low oil shutdown from triggering Oil is low Add or replace oil Water pressure is weak Water supply is restricted Inspect garden hose for leaks Make sure you are using a large enough hose min 3 4 diameter Water is not turned on to full power O...

Page 23: ...ranty you must make sure to keep a copy of your proof of purchase that clearly defines the Date of Purchase month and year and the Place of Pur chase Place of Purchase must be a direct vendor of Great Lakes Technologies LLC Purchasing through third party vendors including but not limited to garage sales pawn shops resale shops or any other secondhand merchant voids the warranty included with this ...

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