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Before starting the pressure washer, make sure you have read and performed the steps in the “Pressure washer 
Preperation” section of this manual.  If you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps in this manual 
please call (800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST for customer service. 

DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE. 
Using a pressure washer indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.

Pressure 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 and doors does NOT 
supply enough fresh air.

ONLY use a pressure washer outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents.  These openings can pull in 
pressure washer exhaust. Even if you use a pressure washer correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS 
use a battery-powered or battery-backup CO alarm in the home. 

If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the pressure washer has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT 
AWAY.  See a doctor.  You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.

PRESSURE WASHER PREPARATION

CONNECTING GARDEN hOSE TO PRESSURE WAShER 

(Fig. 9)

1. Run water through the hose for a few seconds to flush any debris from the 
hose.

2. Inspect the inlet screen and remove any debris.

3. Connect hose to water inlet and tighten by hand. There must be a mini-
mum of 10 feet of unrestricted hose between pressure washer and faucet or 
shut off valve.

4. Turn on water.

5. Purge the system’s pump of air by releasing the safety and squeezing the 
trigger of the spray gun.

Fig. 9

CONNECT hIGh PRESSURE hOSE TO PUMP

 (Fig. 10)

1. Attach the end of high pressure hose to the high pressure outlet on 
pump.

2. Follow the same procedure with opposite end to attach high 
pressure hose to spray wand.

Fig. 10

OPERATION

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Summary of Contents for RPW31

Page 1: ...rs 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 intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reli...

Page 2: ...rmation General Safety Procedures Important Safety Instructions Pressure washer Components Pressure washer Preperation Operation Maintenance Care Storage Transport Specifications Troubleshooting Explo...

Page 3: ...ice Help Line by calling 800 232 1195 customer will be asked to provide pressure washer information when calling Refer to the illustration below for the location of the serial number Record pressure w...

Page 4: ...y include the following emission control systems EM Engine Modifications and TWC Three Way Catalyst if so equipped Before operating this pressure washer read and observe all warnings cautions and inst...

Page 5: ...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 Califor...

Page 6: ...orations 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 el...

Page 7: ...s and controls of this pressure washer Pressure washer COMPONENTS A B C D E F G 30 High Pressure Hose Fuel Tank and Cap Choke Lever Fuel Valve Lever Soap Tank Handle Spray Gun H I J K L M N Locking Tr...

Page 8: ...erate 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 i...

Page 9: ...ush on the frame tube Do not over tighten Fig 1 Install Handle Fig 2 Install upper frame handle onto the lower frame by sliding the handle over the two upright tubes on the lower frame and pressing do...

Page 10: ...ey are secure 2 Insert the inlet coupler of the spray hose into the threaded fitting on the high pressure spray gun and thread the black nut on by turning clockwise until it is hand tight Fig 6 Fig 5...

Page 11: ...d to unscrew 3 Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank 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 expan...

Page 12: ...vents These openings can pull in pressure washer exhaust Even if you use a pressure washer correctly CO may leak into the home ALWAYS use a battery powered or battery backup CO alarm in the home If yo...

Page 13: ...pull cord of the recoil 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...

Page 14: ...oap 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...

Page 15: ...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 Fig 17 Recommended maintenance schedule Clean change more often under dusty conditions...

Page 16: ...rk Add oil if the oil mark covers less than one half of the dipstick 3 Slowly add more oil and repeat step 2 until the oil mark reaches to the top of dipstick Fig 18 Do not over fill the crankcase 4 R...

Page 17: ...amaged or missing air cleaner element will cause the engine to wear out prematurely Draining the Fuel Tank Clean fuel tank each year or before storing the pressure washer for extended periods of time...

Page 18: ...peration A good spark plug should be intact free of deposits and properly gapped Refer to Recommended Maintenance Schedule in Fig 17 To inspect the spark plug 1 Remove spark plug boot Be careful not t...

Page 19: ...dry area TRANSPORTING THE PRESSURE WASHER 1 Tighten fuel cap Drain the fuel tank if possible see Draining the Fuel Tank in the Maintenance section 2 Always keep the pressure washer upright Do not lay...

Page 20: ...tergent Tank Capacity 0 25 Gallon Hose 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 02...

Page 21: ...Make sure you are using a large enough garden hose min inch diameter Water not turned on to full power Open water source all the way Water pressure is weak Not using high pressure nozzle Change nozzle...

Page 22: ...22 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST...

Page 23: ...on Pin 16 PW31 016 Tubing Clip 17 PW31 017 M6 x 16 Bolt 18 PW31 018 Spring 19 PW31 019 Upper Gun Hook 20 PW31B 020 Bolt and Nut 21 PW31 021 Nozzle Holder 22 PW31 022 Handle 23 PW31 023 Foam Grip 24 PW...

Page 24: ...24 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Engine...

Page 25: ...73 Nut 2 32 PW31 132 Fuel Line 1 74 PW31 174 Spring Washer 2 33 PW31 133 Fuel Line Clip 2 75 PW31 175 Fuel Tank Assembly 1 34 PW31 134 Governor Arm 1 75 1 Fuel Filter 1 35 PW31 135 Bolt 1 76 PW31 176...

Page 26: ...n shops resale shops or any other secondhand merchant void the warranty included with this product Contact techsupport wenproducts com or 1 800 232 1195 to make arrangements for repairs and transporta...

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