Quick Setup Guide
2500 MAX PSI* Pressure Washer
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Unpack pressure washer
1. Remove everything from carton except pressure washer.
2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom.
3. Ensure you have all included items prior to assembly.
If items are damaged or missing, call
1-800-743-4115
.
4. Prior to assembly, lubricate all o-ring connections as described in
operator’s manual.
Assemble pressure washer
1. Place handle (A) onto handle supports (B) connected to main
unit. Make sure holes (C) in handle align with holes (C) on handle
supports.
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2. Insert handle carriage bolts (D) through holes from inside of unit and
attach a plastic knob (E) from outside of unit. Tighten by hand. By
loosening both knobs to middle section of attachment bolt, the upper
handle can fold forward to store flat atop the cold engine.
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NOTICE
DO NOT fold handle down while the engine is hot.
3. Place accessory tray (F) over holes (G) on handle (viewing from
back of unit). Push the tree clips (H) into the holes until they sit flat
against the accessory tray.
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4. Insert multi–colored spray tips and other supplied accessories in
spaces provided in accessory tray. See Operator’s Manual, How to
Use Accessory Tray.
5. Align hose wrap (J) to the back side of accessory tray. Locate notch
with “unlock” icon (
) on hose wrap. Position notch at top with
hose wrap in vertical position. Clips in the back of accessory tray
should slide into the grooves on the inside surface of hose wrap.
Slide hose wrap on back of accessory tray and rotate 1/8 turn until
“locked” icon (
) is in vertical position.
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*This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers Association (PWMA) standard PW101 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).
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.
1. Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dipstick (
).
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3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of supplied oil into
oil fill opening, frequently checking oil level. DO NOT OVERFILL.
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4. Replace and fully tighten oil fill cap/dipstick.
5. Clean area around the fuel cap (
), remove fuel cap.
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6. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to
overfill. Allow about 1.5 in. (4 cm) (K) of tank space for fuel
expansion.
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7. Replace fuel cap. Let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting
engine.
Move pressure washer
to safe operating location
1. Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface.
2. Running engines give off carbon monoxide. Keep at least 5 ft.
(1.5 m) clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead
to reduce the risk of exhaust heat or exhaust gases igniting nearby
combustible material.
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Connect spray gun
NOTICE
Remove and discard the shipping caps from the pump’s high
pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose (M) and attach one end of hose to base of
spray gun (N). Tighten by hand.
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2. Attach other end of high pressure hose (M) to high pressure outlet
(P) on pump. Tighten by hand.
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Connect water supply
1. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect inlet
screen (R).
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NOTICE
If inlet screen is damaged or missing, DO NOT use pressure
washer, call
1-800-743-4115
.
2. Clean screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged.
3. Run cold water through garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any
debris. Garden hose length must not exceed 50 ft. (15 m). Turn off
water supply and attach garden hose (S) to water inlet (T). Tighten
by hand.
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Start pressure washer
NOTICE
You MUST connect and turn on water supply fully before
starting engine.
1. Put on safety goggles.
2. Turn on water supply.
3. Press red button (U) on spray gun and squeeze trigger until water
comes out in a steady stream.
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4. Attach nozzle extension (V) to spray gun (N). Tighten by hand.
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5. Choose spray tip (W) you want to use, pull back on collar of nozzle
extension (V), insert spray tip and release collar. Tug on spray tip to
make sure it is securely in place.
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6. Move throttle lever (X) to “FAST” (
) position.
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NOTICE
This unit is equipped with a ReadyStart® engine. A
ReadyStart® engine means there is no priming or choking required.
7. When starting engine, position yourself as recommended below
and grasp starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some
resistance. Then pull rapidly to start engine.
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8. Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope “snap back”
against starter.
NOTICE
Always keep the throttle lever in the “FAST” (
) position when
operating the pressure washer.
9. Point gun toward surface to be cleaned. Press red button and
squeeze trigger to begin spraying.
Stop pressure washer
1. Let engine idle for 2 minutes.
2. Move throttle lever (X) to “SLOW” (
) position, then “STOP” (
)
position.
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3. Turn off water supply.
4. Point spray gun in safe direction, push trigger lock, and squeeze
spray gun trigger to relieve retained high water pressure.
NOTICE
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected.
5. Disconnect garden hose from pump.
6. Disconnect high pressure hose from pump and gun for storage. For
long term storage instructions, see operator’s manual.
7. Remove safety goggles.
You will need:
• Utility knife • Unleaded fuel • Garden hose, 50 ft. (15 m) or less • Safety goggles (indirect vented type)
Items Included:
Operator’s Manual (not shown)
Exhaust Port
Pointed away from
dwelling openings
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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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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.
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.
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