12- ENG
and deadly gas.
• DO NOT let hoses come in contact
with very hot engine muffler during or
immediately after use of your pressure
washer. Damage to hoses from contact
with hot engine surfaces will NOT be
covered by warranty.
NOTICE:
Risk of property damage.
NEVER pull water supply hose to move
pres sure washer. This could damage
hose and/or pump inlet.
• DO NOT use hot water, use cold water
only.
• NEVER turn water supply off while pres-
sure washer engine is running or dam-
age to pump will result.
• DO NOT stop spraying water for more
than two minutes at a time. Pump oper-
ates in bypass mode when spray gun
trigger is not pressed. If pump is left in
bypass mode for more than two minutes
internal components of the pump can
be damaged.
If you do not understand these precau-
tions, please call
1-800-544-6986
to
speak to a service representative for fur-
ther instructions.
STARTING
Prior to starting, refer to your engine
manual for proper starting procedure.
1. In a well ventilated outdoor area
add fresh, high quality, unleaded
gasoline with a pump octane rating
of 86 or higher. Do not overfill. Wipe
up spilled fuel before starting the
engine. Refer to Engine Owners
Manual for correct procedure.
2. Check engine oil level.
See
Engine Owners Manual for correct
procedure.
3. Connect the water hose to the
water source.
Turn the water
source on to remove all air from
the hose. When a steady stream
of water is present, turn the water
source off.
4. Verify the filter
screen
is in water
inlet of pump.
NOTE:
Cone side
faces out.
5. Connect
water source to pump
inlet.
NOTE:
Water source must
provide a minimum of 5 gallons
(18.9 liters) per minute at 20 psi
(137.9 kPa).
Water
Source
D
WARNING: To reduce the possibil-
ity of contamination always protect
against backflow when connected to
a potable water system.
6. Connect
high pressure hose to
pump outlet.
7. If applying a chemical or clean-
ing solution
, see
how To Apply
Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents
instructions in this section.
8. Turn water source on.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage.
Failure to do so could cause damage
to the pump.
9. Remove all air from the pump and
high pressure hose
by depressing
trigger until a steady stream of
water is present.
10.
Turn the engine
ON/OFF switch
(H) to the ON
position.
11.
Place the fuel
valve lever (M) in
the ON postion.
12.
If the engine is cold, move the
choke (L) to the CLOSED position
as shown.
