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High Pressure Washer Owner’s Manual

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2400PSI

Model No. 1587-0  (2400 PSI High Pressure Washer)  Manual No. 188669  Revision 0 (4/3/2001)

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Page 1: ...safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death 2400PSI Model No 1587 0 2400 PSI High Pressure Washer Manual No 188669 Revision 0 4 3 2001 Visit our Generac website www generac portables com Problems Questions Before taking your unit back to the store call the pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 1408 M F 8 5 CT ...

Page 2: ...sting or making repairs to your high pressure washer always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug DANGER Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon monoxide gas This dangerous gas if breathed in sufficient concentrations can cause unconsciousness or even death Operate this equipment only in the open air where adequate ventilation i...

Page 3: ...ssure washer above the rated pressure Never move the machine by pulling on the high pressure hose Use the handle provided on the unit Always be certain the spray gun nozzles and accessories are correctly attached Do Not secure the spray gun in the open position High pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass Do Not point spray gun at glass when in the jet spray mode Hold the spray gun...

Page 4: ...ust that gets in the engine Gas Tank Fill tank with regular unleaded gasoline High Pressure Hose Connect one end to the water pump and the other end to the spray gun High Pressure Outlet Connection for high pressure hose Nozzle Extension Attach to spray gun to use adjustable nozzle Oil Fill Cap Fill engine with oil here Pump Develops high water pressure Recoil Starter Use for starting the engine m...

Page 5: ...ave any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged call the pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 1408 To prepare your pressure washer for operation you will need to perform these tasks Add oil to the engine crankcase Add fuel to the fuel tank Attach the handle and attach the wire form that holds the high pressure hose and spray gun Connect the high press...

Page 6: ...g fuel tank WARNING Never fill fuel tank completely full Wipe away any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting Use clean regular unleaded fuel and store in approved clean covered containers Use clean fill funnels Never use stale gasoline left over from last season or gasoline stored for long periods Clean the area around the fuel fill cap remove the cap Slowly fill tank to about 1 ...

Page 7: ...be covered by the warranty Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities CAUTION Before starting the pressure washer be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Review the unit s assembly to ensure you have performed all of the following Check that the handle is secure Check that the wireform is properly ins...

Page 8: ...his caution or the pump will be damaged Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun until you have a steady stream of water This purges the pump of air and impurities Attach the adjustable nozzle extension to the spray gun Figure 8 Tighten by hand Position the nozzle in the low pressure mode see How to Use the Adjustable Nozzle and squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve the air pressure caused b...

Page 9: ...chemicals WARNING Never adjust spray pattern when spraying Never put hands in front of nozzle to adjust spray pattern Slide the nozzle forward when you wish to adjust the spray to low pressure mode Figure 12 Slide the nozzle backward to achieve high pressure Point the nozzle down towards a firm surface and press the trigger to test the pattern Figure 13 Twisting the nozzle adjusts the spray patter...

Page 10: ...Allow the detergent to soak in for 3 5 minutes before washing and rinsing Reapply as needed to prevent surface from drying For washing start at lower portion of area to be washed and work upward using long even overlapping strokes Pressure Washer Rinsing WARNING Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location Pressure in ...

Page 11: ...ion assembly for leaks Rinse out garden hose to flush out debris PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE Check and Clean Inlet Screen Examine the screen on the water inlet Clean it if the screen is clogged or replace it if screen is damaged Check High Pressure Hose The high pressure hose can develop leaks from wear kinking or abuse Inspect the hose each time before using it Check for cuts leaks abrasions or b...

Page 12: ...lter screen 5 Assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun as described earlier in this manual Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube If you used the detergent siphoning tube you must flush it with clean water before stopping the engine Place the detergent siphoning tube in a bucket full of clean water Slide the adjustable nozzle forward to the low pressure position Flush for 1 2 minutes Shut off the...

Page 13: ...ing and pry it off ENGINE MAINTENANCE See the engine owner s manual for instructions on how to properly maintain the engine CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN DON T POLLUTE CONSERVE RESOURCES RETURN USED O...

Page 14: ...age is not covered under warranty CAUTION Read and follow all cautions and warnings on the PumpSaver can label Always wear eye protection when using PumpSaver To use PumpSaver make sure the pressure washer is turned off and disconnected from supply water Read and follow all instructions and warnings given on the PumpSaver container NOTE PumpSaver will drip from pump after treatment and will stain ...

Page 15: ...heck In Line Filter on page 12 4 Push nozzle forward for low pressure mode Engine runs good at no load but bogs when load is added Engine speed is too slow Move throttle control to FAST position If engine still bogs down contact Briggs and Stratton service facility Engine will not start or starts and runs rough 1 Low oil level 2 Dirty air cleaner 3 Out of gasoline 4 Stale gasoline 5 Spark plug wir...

Page 16: ...Generac Portable Products 2 400 PSI High Pressure Washer 16 EXPLODED VIEW UNIT ...

Page 17: ...NUT 5 8 Dia 19 48031G 1 CLAMP Hose 20 B3107 1 HOSE Thermal Drain 21 23707 4 SHCS 5 16 24 x 1 22 92479 4 WASHER M8 Conical Ribbed 23 B2218 1 O RING 1 625 I D 24 48031B 2 CLAMP Hose Band 25 B5642 1 HOSE High Pressure 26 21217 4 MOUNT Rubber Shock 27 BB3061B 1 OIL 28 87815 1 GOGGLES Safety 29 B5765 1 MANUAL Engine 30 B2203 1 KIT Hardware 31 A1040D 1 HOSE 4 1 2 Chemical Clear 32 A1041 1 FILTER Chemica...

Page 18: ...Generac Portable Products 2 400 PSI High Pressure Washer 18 EXPLODED VIEW PUMP ...

Page 19: ... 24 1 CAP Unloader 25 1 O RING Unloader Cap 26 1 SPRING Unloader 27 1 PISTON ASSY Unloader 29 1 SEAT Unloader Item Part Qty Description 31 185712 0 KIT CHECK VALVES 11 4 SHCS M6 1 0 x 35 32 3 O RING Check Valve 33 6 ASSY Check Valve 45 3 O RING Check Valve White 34 185531 0 KIT HEAD BRASS EG 11 4 SHCS M6 1 0 x 35 35 1 HEAD Pump 36 1 PLUG 1 8 28 46 4 WASHER M6 Flat 37 185713 0 KIT PISTON SPRING 1 1...

Page 20: ...n equipment Parts such as GUNS HOSES WANDS NOZZLES or other wear items such as quick couplers oil gauges belts o rings filters pump packing etc Pumps which have been run without water supplied Damage or malfunctions resulting from accidents abuse modifications alterations or improper servicing Freezing or chemical deterioration Normal maintenance such as adjustments fuel system cleaning and obstru...

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