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OPERATION
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 15.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from igni-
tion sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while
adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.
When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the
pressure washer is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine
is hot, let the pressure washer cool before adding gas. AL-
WAYS fill the fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
NOTE:
Use unleaded gas only. DO NOT mix lubricant with gas.
Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it.
Remove the fuel cap.
Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank. Then slowly pour
gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2
in. below the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel
expansion).
Replace fuel cap and tighten until the cap “clicks”.
Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks!
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
personal injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
See Figures 16 - 18.
CAUTION:
Do not run the pressure washer pump without water sup-
ply connected and turned on, as this may damage the
high pressure seals and decrease pump life. Completely
unwind the hose from its reel or coil and make sure the
hose is not being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other
objects that may lessen or prevent water flow to the
pressure washer.
Before starting the engine:
Connect all hoses.
Check all fluids (lubricant and gas).
Turn on the garden hose then squeeze the trigger to
relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream
of water appears.
To start the engine:
Put the on/off switch in the ON position.
Move the choke to the START
position.
Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
Grasp the recoil starter and pull slowly until resistance is
felt. Give the recoil starter a short, brisk pull to start the
engine.
NOTE:
Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back after
starting; return it gently to its original place.
CAUTION:
If the engine does not start after each pull of the recoil
starter, squeeze the trigger to relieve water pressure
before attempting to start the engine again.
Let engine run for several seconds, then move the choke
to the RUN
position.
To stop the engine:
Put the on/off switch in the OFF position.
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
Shut off the water supply and pull trigger to release
water pressure.
WARNING
:
Hold the handles and wand securely with both hands.
Expect the trigger handle to kickback when the trigger
is pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could
cause loss of control and injury to yourself and others.
USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER
See Figure 19.
For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the
trigger handle at all times.
Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure
washer.
Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the
nozzle.
To engage the lock out:
Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
To disengage the lock out:
Push the lock out down and into its original position.
For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be
between 8 in. and 24 in. from the surface to be cleaned. If
the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
