Generac Portable Products 2,400 PSI High Pressure Washer
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HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
How to Start Your Engine
The best way to start your engine-powered pressure
washer for the first time is to follow these instructions
step-by-step. You may also refer to your engine owner’s
manual. This starting information also applies whenever you
start the engine after you have let the pressure washer sit
idle for at least a day.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an
outside water source capable of supplying water at a
flow rate greater than 2.4 gallons per minute.
• Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected to
the spray gun and to the pump. See “Preparing Pressure
Washer for Use” on page 5.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water.
CAUTION!
Do Not run the pump without the
water supply connected and turned on. You must
follow this caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Rotate the choke control to the “CHOKE” position
(Figure 8).
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke control is in
the “RUN” position.
•
Move throttle lever to “Fast” position, shown in
Figure 9 as a rabbit. Always keep the throttle in the
“Fast” position while pressure washing.
•
Ensure the nozzle extension is NOT attached to the
spray gun. Stand at the rear of the unit, as shown in
Figure 10 (your unit will appear slightly different).
Figure 9 — Throttle Lever
Figure 10 — Recommended Engine Starting Posture
Right Hand
pulls recoil
starter handle
Safety Goggles
Left Hand stabilizes
unit and squeezes
trigger
Do Not attach
either nozzle
extension
Figure 8 — Choke Positions
