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Operator’s Manual 

Power Washer 

Model: PW2000 

WARNING: Do not assemble, install or operate this equipment without reading ALL 
of this manual and the safety precautions and warning illustrated in this manual. 

KDAR Company 
3671 New Town Blvd  
St. Charles, MO 63301 

Tel: (636) 493-9920 
Fax: (636) 493-9921 
Web: www.hotmaxtorches.co

Summary of Contents for Hot Max Torches PW2000

Page 1: ...ot assemble install or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual and the safety precautions and warning illustrated in this manual KDAR Company 3671 New Town Blvd St Charles MO 63301 Tel 636 493 9920 Fax 636 493 9921 Web www hotmaxtorches com ...

Page 2: ...ecific applications Do not modify or use for any application for which it is not designed 4 Do not tamper with the parts that may increase or decrease the gov erned engine speed Increased engine speed increases the chance of personal injury 5 Always remove the spark plug or spark plug cable before performing mainte nance to avoid accidental starting 6 Never operate a power washer with missing or b...

Page 3: ... exhaust vapors can be trapped DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide a poisonous odorless invisible gas which if breathed may cause death or personal injury KDAR Company 2 b Good ventilation for cooling The power washer is air cooled and requires appropriate air flow Temperatures should not exceed 104 F ambient c Refuel the power washer in a well ventilated area...

Page 4: ...ntents 1 Engine Pump Assembly 2 Operator s Manual 3 Warranty Card 4 Spark Plug Wrench 5 Screw Driver 6 Gun Handle 7 Extension Spray Wand 8 20 Hose 9 0 Spray Nozzle Red 10 15 Spray Nozzle Yellow 11 40 Degree Spray Nozzle White 12 Detergent Nozzle Black 13 Tip Cleaner 14 Handle 15 Wheels w Axle Attached 2 16 Holder for Hose 17 Holder for Gun 18 Bolts M5x40 4 19 Bolts M5x32 2 20 Nuts M5 6 21 Washer M...

Page 5: ...Choke Fuel Valve Manual Recoil Starter Handle Nozzle Muffler Wheel Gun High Pressure Hose Extension Spray Wand Throttle Thermal Relief Valve Water Supply Connection Thermal Relief Hose Detergent Take Up Hose Water Output Fuel Tank Pump ...

Page 6: ... 1 Use 4 stroke oil or an equivalent high deter gent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufactur er s requirements for Service Classification SG SF CC CD This designation will be on the motor oil container 2 SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general all temperature use See chart for appropriate weights for your area 3 Locate the oil filler cap and remove Oil Filler ...

Page 7: ...g mufflers allowing for use around agricul tural crops forests brush grass and other similar items Spark arresting mufflers are required in the State of California and on some U S Forest Ser vice Land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances The California stat ues requiring a spark arresting muffler are Sections 13005 b 4442 and 4443 Pump Connection The power washer is...

Page 8: ...e ON position 5 Pull starter rope with a fast steady pull Starter Rope Handle 6 As engine warms up return choke back to open position DANGER Provide adequate ventilation for toxic exhaust gases and cooling air flow Do not start or run the power wash er in and enclosed area even if win dows or doors are open Engines give off carbon monoxide a odorless colorless poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide ...

Page 9: ...tart at the bottom and move up using a horizontal motion 4 Allow solution to remain on the surface for a short time to work in 5 Rinse surface under high pressure from bottom up and then from top down CAUTION Only car wash detergents developed for use with a pressure washer and mild soaps should be used with this pressure washer Only chemi cals compatible with the aluminum and brass parts of this ...

Page 10: ...to catch oil 5 Remove oil drain plug 6 Allow oil to drain completely 7 Replace drain plug 8 Refill with recommended oil page 5 9 Check oil level Oil Filler Cap Oil Drain Plug Air Cleaner Service 1 Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips 2 Remove the air filter element 3 Wash the element in a solution of household detergent and warm water and rinse thoroughly a nonflammable or high flash point solvent c...

Page 11: ... spark plug is to be reused 4 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge 5 Correct as necessary by carefully bending the side electrode The gap should be 0 70 0 80 0 028 0 031 in 8 Check to make sure the spark plug washer is in good condition 9 Thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross threading 10 After the spark plug is seated tighten with the spark plug wrench to compress the washer If in...

Page 12: ...inside the water supply connection 1 Carefully remove the screen 2 Thoroughly wash the screen 3 Carefully replace the screen Take care not to damage the screen in any way the pump may be damaged if foreign matter gets into the pump If the screen is damaged DOT USE THE POWER WASHER WITH A DAMAGED SCREEN OR NO SCREEN Or der a new screen and replace before using Preparing for Transportation 1 Turn th...

Page 13: ...ngine oil Drain Carburetor 1 Loosen the carburetor drain screw 2 Drain carburetor into a suitable container 3 Replace drain screw WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area when the carbure tor is being drained Be careful not to spill fuel when draining the carburetor Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite Avo...

Page 14: ... cap 3 Set the plug side electrode on the cylinder head 4 Crank engine sparks should jump across the gap WARNING Be sure there is no spilled fuel in the area Gasoline is extremely flamma ble and is explosive under cer tain conditions Is the fuel reaching the carburetor YES Clean the fuel sediment cup and fuel filter NO To Check 1 Turn off the engine switch and loosen the carburetor drain screw 2 F...

Page 15: ...ly including hose gun and wand If pressure is still not restored take the power washer to a authorized KDAR ser vice center YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO No Intake of Chemicals Is injection tube securely attached to unit Is the injection tube cracked or split Is the correct nozzle attached to the wand Is the injection tube strainer clogged or blocked If injection is still not restored ...

Page 16: ...er washer to the nearest KDAR Authorized Service Center for evaluation Visit www hotmaxtorches com or call KDAR Company M F 8AM 5PM CST to locate the nearest Authorized Service Center Not Covered 1 Transportation charges for sending or deliver ing the power washer to the Authorized Ser vice Center or returning the repaired or re placement power washer back to the customer These charges are the res...

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