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” (page 5) for illustrations.
• 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.
• Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun until you have a
steady stream of water. This purges the pump of air and
impurities.
• Attach the adjustable nozzle extension to the spray gun
(Figure 8). Tighten by hand.
• Position the nozzle in the low pressure mode (see “How
to Use the Adjustable Nozzle”) and squeeze the trigger
on the spray gun to relieve the air pressure caused by
turning ON the water. Water will flow out of the spray
gun in a thin stream. Continue to hold trigger until there
is a steady stream of water and no air remains in the
system. This will make it easier to pull start the engine.
Release the trigger.
• Engage the safety latch to the spray gun trigger
(Figure 9).
• Turn the fuel valve to the “On” position (Figure 10).
• Place the choke lever in the “Choke” position
(Figure 10).
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in
the “Run” position.
• Move throttle lever to “Fast” position, shown here as a
rabbit (Figure 11).
• Grasp the starter grip handle and pull slowly until you
feel some resistance. Then pull rapidly to start the
engine.
Safety Latch
Figure 9 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Figure 8 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Fuel Valve is shown
in the On position
Figure 10 — Fuel Valve and Choke Lever
Figure 11 — Throttle Lever
