When you receive your pressure washer be sure you check for concealed freight damage. Any
damage should be noted with the delivering carrier. If you have any questions related to freight
call the 800 number listed in the front of the manual.
Check oil levels in the pump. Failure to check levels will result in equipment damage. Most pump
are shipped with oil from factory and the crankcase are sealed, you may have to remove a ship-
ping plug and install a dipstick in the pump.
Your water supply must provide water to the equipment that exceeds the Gallon Per Minute {GPM}
rate of your machine. You can check your GPM by using a 5 Gallon bucket and a timer. If your
machine is 5 GPM or less and the bucket fills in less than a minute you have adequate supply.
Some systems are effected by things like washing machines, livestock watering systems and flush-
ing of toilets. Be sure the supply is still adequate when these operations are taking place. The
water temperature cannot exceed 145 Degrees Fahrenheit on the MX models and 180 degrees
Fahrenheit on the MXD and Wall Mount models and the pressure should not exceed 60 PSI.
Failure to secure adequate water supply will result in pump damage. DO NOT RUN PUMP
DRY.
Your water should not contain particles larger than 80 microns. Although there are small filters
installed on pressure washers that filter the water, they could only filter poor quality water for a
short period of time before they clog. This would result in damage to the machine. Therefore you
should insure no sand or scale particles are present in the water supply.
Hook a garden hose from the hydrant to the machine, when doing this be sure to check the inlet
water filter or screen. This hose should be at least 5/8” diameter and a length at least 15 feet. This
15’ length helps isolate the water supply from pulsations from the pump.
Many states require a
Vacuum Break or backflow preventor be installed at the hydrant, before the garden hose, to
insure the water source cannot be contaminated. Be sure to check local and state regula-
tions upon installation.
Turn on the water supply and open the trigger gun, this will purge all the air from the system.
Look for water leaks and stop any leak found. Leaks can cause erratic pump behavior.
A circuit dedicated only to the pressure washer is recommended. This circuit should be installed
by a licensed electrician and checked to supply adequate voltage
Under Load.
Sometimes the
distance from the panel is to long, the wire size is to small or the voltage is initially to low, this will
cause the GFCI or Thermal to trip. If the GFCI trips or the thermal overload on the motor trips con-
sult factory. Plug your cord into the receptacle.
DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD!
Prior to turning on the power switches or your engine check the oil level in the pump.
Turn on the power switch. Pull trigger gun and check for adequate pressure.
Inspection
for freight
damage.
Inspection
of oil levels
Water
Supply
Water
Quality
Supply
hose
Purge Air
Electrical
Supply
Pump
Turn on
Power
Initial setup and operation of your new pressure washer
