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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

PAGE

1 GENERAL

INFORMATION

2 SAFETY

GUIDELINES

COMPONENTS & CONTROLS

3.1

How The Pressure Washer Works

3.2 Controls

4 ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

4.1

Assembly for Item 8102477

4.2

Assembly for Item 8038317

4.3

Assembly for Item 8186322

4.4

Assembly for Item 8038382

4.5

Assembly for Item 8186306

4.6

Assembly for Item 8093254

4.7

Assembly for Item 8093247

4.8

Assembly for Item 8093270

4.9

Assembly for Item 8093262

4.10

Assembly for Item 8186751

4.11 Hose

Reel

Installation

5 OPERATION

5.1 Water

Connections

5.2

Before Starting Your Pressure Washer

5.3

Prime The Pump

5.4 Starting/Stopping

The Pressure Washer

5.5 Washing

5.6 Chemical

Additives

5.7

Determining Chemical Additive-to-Water Ratio

5.8 Storage

5.9 Washing

Tips

6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Maintenance

Safety

6.2 Preventative

Maintenance

6.2.1

Anti-Freezing The Pressure Washer (Winterizing)

6.2.2 Routine

Inspection

6.2.3

Pulley Alignment & Belt Tension (for items 8093262
& 8186751)

7 TROUBLESHOOTING

8 SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY PART LISTS

Summary of Contents for 2525DA

Page 1: ... for Item 8093262 13 4 10 Assembly for Item 8186751 14 4 11 Hose Reel Installation 15 5 OPERATION 16 5 1 Water Connections 16 5 2 Before Starting Your Pressure Washer 16 5 3 Prime The Pump 17 5 4 Starting Stopping The Pressure Washer 17 5 5 Washing 18 5 6 Chemical Additives 19 5 7 Determining Chemical Additive to Water Ratio 19 5 8 Storage 20 5 9 Washing Tips 20 6 MAINTENANCE 21 6 1 Maintenance Sa...

Page 2: ...ge rating of 20 hours or more per week for such applications as contract cleaning paint preparation and washing trucks or heavy equipment Safe efficient and trouble free operation of your Washer requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the machine read and understand all of the safety operation maintenance and troubleshooting information contained within this Operator...

Page 3: ...ons Never let children or untrained adults operate the machine _______________________________________________________________________________ RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION Spilled gasoline and its vapors can ignite from cigarette sparks electrical arcing exhaust gases and hot engine components such as the muffler Never refuel the engine while it is hot or running Move unit away from refueling area be...

Page 4: ...et the system pressure The unloader valve also allows the gas engine and pump to run under a no load condition when the spray gun trigger is released The pressurized water then goes past the injecting valve to add a liquid chemical should it be desired A spray gun wand is used to direct the fluid to the desired spot A B C D E F G Figure 1 Pressure Washer Components A Engine E Injector Valve B Pump...

Page 5: ...ower the flow of detergent Back it out by turning the knob counter clockwise to increase the flow of detergent Do not turn more than one and a half turns Note not all injector valves are adjustable 5 Thermal Relief Provides high temperature protection for pump to prevent premature failure of seals packings and cups without interruption of flow 6 Spray Gun The hand held spray wand is located at the...

Page 6: ...nufacturers will imprint an identification code that will tell you the spray angle and the orifice size For example 25040 means the nozzle has a spray angle of 25 and has a 4 0 size orifice F C A B D E APPROXIMATE GALLONS PER MINUTE GPM Orifice Size 800 PSI 1000 PSI 1200 PSI 1500 PSI 2000 PSI 2500 PSI 3000 PSI 3500 PSI 4000 PSI 3 0 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 8 2 1 2 4 2 6 2 7 2 8 4 0 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 5 2 8 3 1 3 ...

Page 7: ...le spray gun 7 on free end of the hose 29 7 Assemble wand 8 to spray gun 7 8 Assemble hose coupler 29 24 to the discharge end of the pump 3 9 Install quick change nozzle 26 to wand 8 10 If you are using detergent a Install clear hose 30 to chemical injector on pump 3 b Install strainer 18 at free end of clear hose 30 c Insert strainer end into detergent container not included 11 Check that all par...

Page 8: ...ng bolts 7 and nuts 8 5 Install chemical tank holder 4 on frame handle 3 using bolts 10 and nuts 8 6 Assemble male quick coupler 20 to the spray gun 17 7 Assemble wand 18 to spray gun 17 8 Assemble female quick disconnect coupler 21 on hose 31 9 Assemble coupler 25 on free end of hose 31 10 Assemble hose coupler 31 25 to the discharge end of the pump 36 11 Connect spray gun 17 to hose 31 12 Instal...

Page 9: ...tened 4 5 ASSEMBLY FOR ITEM 8186306 ref pages 36 37 1 Install handle 11 to base 1 using bolts 16 and nuts 20 2 Install wheels 29 washers 28 and axle 27 to base 1 using cotter pins 31 3 Install rubber feet 26 using nuts 20 4 Install rubber grommets 10 to handle 11 5 Install engine 6 on base 1 using bolts 16 and nuts 20 6 Assemble male quick coupler 23 to the spray gun 24 7 Assemble wand 25 to spray...

Page 10: ...nch Once the nut is off use a pair of vice grips to lock the axle place grips somewhere along the middle of the axle underneath the base and avoid gouging the metal and then remove the opposite nut An alternative is to remove the axle from the base once the nut is off and use a vice to take off the remaining wheel 5 Install front frame 5 to base 1 using bolts 12 washers 11 and nuts 24 6 Install ju...

Page 11: ...wrench Once the nut is off use a pair of vice grips to lock the axle place grips somewhere along the middle of the axle underneath the base and avoid gouging the metal and then remove the opposite nut An alternative is to remove the axle from the base once the nut is off and use a vice to take off the remaining wheel 5 Install front frame 4 to base 1 using bolts 10 washers 9 and nuts 23 6 Install ...

Page 12: ...t with a wrench Once the nut is off use a pair of vice grips to lock the axle place grips somewhere along the middle of the axle underneath the base and avoid gouging the metal and then remove the opposite nut An alternative is to remove the axle from the base once the nut is off and use a vice to take off the remaining wheel 5 Install front frame 4 to base 1 using bolts 10 washers 9 and nuts 24 6...

Page 13: ...e threads become flush with the top face of the lock nuts If it is necessary to remove the wheels loosen one nut holding the opposite nut with a wrench Once the nut is off use a pair of vice grips to lock the axle place grips somewhere along the middle of the axle underneath the base and avoid gouging the metal and then remove the opposite nut An alternative is to remove the axle from the base onc...

Page 14: ...f the axle threads become flush with the top face of the lock nuts If it is necessary to remove the wheels loosen one nut holding the opposite nut with a wrench Once the nut is off use a pair of vice grips to lock the axle place grips somewhere along the middle of the axle underneath the base and avoid gouging the metal and then remove the opposite nut An alternative is to remove the axle from the...

Page 15: ...he option of installing a hose reel on the top of the rear handle assembly see Figure 4 below Please note that a hose reel is not included with these pressure washers The 4000 PSI hose reel can be purchased at any Princess Auto store under item number 8055908 Figure 4 Hose Reel Installation ...

Page 16: ...re using the washer and each time thereafter to maintain the unit in good condition 1 Be sure you understand all safety precautions outlined in Section 2 and from the labels decals applied to the pressure washer 2 REPLACE THE SHIPPING OIL CAP WITH THE OIL BREATHER CAP The oil breather cap is included with the pump in a small plastic bag THE OIL BREATHER CAP MUST BE INSTALLED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE USE...

Page 17: ...imed see Section 5 3 e Install the spark plug wire if it was removed f To start the engine refer to the engine owner s manual 2 Stopping a If it is necessary to stop washing release the spray gun trigger and flip the safety latch into position under the trigger b Lay the spray gun down c IMPORTANT The pump goes into bypass when the gun trigger is released and the motor is still running Exit bypass...

Page 18: ... THE UNLOADER KNOB CLOCKWISE PAST THE FACTORY PRESET THE FACTORY PRESET IS SET TO MAXIMUM PRESSURE 10 Depress the trigger to start the flow The spray gun can be turned to any angle and the water will always flow through the selected nozzle providing the trigger is not released CAUTION Do not put hands or fingers in front of the nozzle and do not point the nozzle at yourself or others 11 If chemica...

Page 19: ...to Section 5 7 5 7 DETERMINING CHEMICAL ADDITIVE TO WATER RATIO To determine the exact amount of additive going into the water the system must be calibrated Follow this procedure to calibrate the system 1 Fill a calibrated container with the additive 2 Connect the plastic line to the injector valve and insert the free end into the additive 3 Close the injector valve 4 Install the low pressure nozz...

Page 20: ... In or on buildings that may have considerable wiring such as milk houses do not spray near wiring You could be electrocuted 4 Your machine will remove peeling and blistering paint quite easily Use the fan shaped spray as you would a flat scraper the nearer the nozzle is to the surface the more powerful the jet of water 5 When removing grease and dirt from a tractor engine use shampoo detergents t...

Page 21: ...de the pump will ruin components such as the plunger seals Follow these winterizing steps whenever the pressure washer must be stored in freezing temperatures 1 Be sure machine is OFF water supply is disconnected and pressure has been relieved 2 Obtain a one gallon container of anti freeze Using 100 anti freeze in the pump is OK 3 Use compressed air and blow through the inlet of the gun to remove ...

Page 22: ...umps b Replace the engine oil as recommended by the engine owner s manual 6 2 3 PULLEY ALIGNMENT BELT TENSION for items 8093262 8186751 Improper pulley alignment and belt tension are causes for engine overloading excessive vibration and premature belt or bearing failure To prevent this from happening check the pulley alignment and belt tension on a regular basis Periodically inspect both the engin...

Page 23: ... 6 below against the pump pulley D in Figure 6 below Measure and record the distance from the straightedge to the edge of the drive belt dimension E Then measure the distance from the straightedge to the edge of the drive belt again as shown by dimensions F and G Both distances should be the same as dimension E If F or G is different from E there is a misalignment that must be corrected before the...

Page 24: ...Tighten all garden hose fittings Increase water source capability Rebuild or replace pump Readjust unloader to original factory preset Will not draw sufficient detergent of fails to draw at all Detergent hose foot strainer plugged Air in detergent Injector is clogged Low pressure nozzle is clogged or worn Remove from container and clean Check for air leaks in detergent hose and fix Remove and clea...

Page 25: ...3600 HONDA GX 5 5 3600 HONDA GX 5 5 3600 HONDA GX 9 3600 PUMP Type Pressure PSI Volume GPM A R Axial 2500 2 5 COMET 3 Piston 2200 2 7 A R 3 Piston 2200 2 7 COMET 3 Piston 3200 3 0 Unloader Valve Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Injector Valve Fixed Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Nozzle 2 quick disconnect nozzles 2 quick disconnect nozzles 2 quick disconnect nozzles 2 quick disconnect ...

Page 26: ...11 3600 DUCAR Low oil shutdown 13 3600 HONDA GX 13 3600 PUMP Type Pressure PSI Volume GPM A R 3 Piston 3200 3 0 A R 3 Piston 3600 3 5 A R 3 Piston 3600 4 0 A R 3 Piston 3600 4 0 Unloader Valve Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Injector Valve Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Nozzle 2 quick disconnect nozzles 4 quick disconnect nozzles 4 quick disconnect nozzles 4 quick disconne...

Page 27: ...9 00 46 50 ENGINE Type Power HP Speed RPM HONDA GX 13 3600 HONDA GX 13 3600 PUMP Type Pressure PSI Volume GPM COMET 3 Piston 3600 4 0 A R 3 Piston 3600 4 0 Unloader Valve Adjustable Adjustable Injector Valve Adjustable Adjustable Nozzle 4 quick disconnect nozzles 4 quick disconnect nozzles Hose ft 50 50 Weight empty LBS 176 176 ...

Page 28: ...28 9 ASSEMBLY PART LISTS PARTS LIST MODEL 2525DA ITEM 8102477 CONSUMER CLASS 28 2 17 16 20 21 13 23 25 14 12 11 22 19 6 9 7 8 1 4 5 26 27 3 10 18 29 30 14 31 15 32 24 ...

Page 29: ... 2 14 9229691 NUT HEX SERRATED FLANGE 312 18 UNC 6 15 9160813 DECAL PAL SERIAL 1 16 9161589 DECAL CAUTION OIL LEVEL 1 17 9160961 DECAL WARNING UNLOADER 1 18 1900016 STRAINER CHEMICAL 1 19 4210659 CABLE TIE NYLON 6 1 20 9162488 TAG MAINTENANCE 1 21 9229683 BOLT HEX SRD FLANGE 312 18 UNC X 1 50 4 22 9853342 WASHER LOCK SPLIT REG 312 PTD 4 23 10002809 BOLT HEX M8 X M1 25 X 25 4 LG GR 8 8 PLTD 4 24 80...

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