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 on the inside front cover of the manual.
Check all oil levels in the pump or engine, if applicable. Failure to check all levels will result in
equipment damage. Most pumps are shipped with oil from the factory and the crankcase is
sealed. You may have to remove a shipping 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 five-gallon bucket and a timer.
If your machine is five GPM or less and the bucket fills in less than a minute you have adequate
supply. Some systems are affected by 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. Pressure should not exceed 60 PSI.
Failure to secure adequate water supply will result in pump damage. Do not run pump
dry!
Your water supply should not contain particles larger than 80 microns. Although there are small
filters installed on pressure washers that filter the water, they can only filter poor quality water
for a short period of time before clogging. This will 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 with 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 regulations 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 L
Load ..
Sometimes the dis-
tance 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
consult factory. Plug your cord into the receptacle.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
CORD!
Prior to turning on the power switches check the oil level in the pump.
In drain jetting applications, the hose must be inserted into the drain line at least five
feet before starting water flow. Be sure machine is not powered on before hose is insert-
ed into the drain.
Many areas are governed by state and federal regulations that protect the envi-
ronment and water quality. In operating this equipment you are also to act
responsibly. Be sure to check with the local, state and federal authorities on
compliance issues.
Inspection
for freight
damage
Initial setup and operation of your new jetter/pressure washer
Inspection
of oil levels
Water supply
Water quality
Supply hose
Purge air
Electrical
Supply
Pump
Federal and
State
Regulations
