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Long Life Vertical LV-Series Operator’s Manual
INSTALLATION & PREPARATION
ATTIRE:
1.
Proper attire is essential to your safety. It is advised to utilize whatever
means necessary to protect eyes, ears, and skin. Additional safety attire
(such as respiratory mask) may be required when using detergent cleaning
agents with this washer.
ANSIATTI.TIF/D5
SET-UP:
1.
This unit should only be placed on a level surface to ensure proper
lubrication for the engine and water pump while operating.
2.
Do not use unit in an area:
-with insufficient ventilation.
-where there is evidence of oil or gas leaks.
-where flammable gas vapors may be present.
3.
Be certain to block the wheels to prevent the unit from moving while operating.
4.
Remove the hose assembly (22) and gun/wand assembly (23) from the
carton. Screw the male end of the hose into the female end of the hose.
Tighten securely.
5.
Do not allow the unit to be exposed to rain, snow or freezing temperatures.
If any part of the unit becomes frozen, excessive pressure may build up in the
unit which could cause it to burst resulting in possible serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.
6.
Once properly installed, check the oil sight glass (15) on the pump
crankcase. Make certain the oil level is in the center of the sight glass before
each use. If the level appears low, use Mi-T-M
®
pump oil #AW-4085-0016.
DO NOT OVERFILL!
DANGER
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE!
DO NOT PLACE UNIT IN AN AREA
WHERE FLAMMABLE GAS
VAPORS MAY BE PRESENT. A
SPARK COULD CAUSE AN
EXPLOSION OR FIRE!
RISK OF UNIT BURSTING!
DO NOT STORE/OPERATE UNIT
IN A FREEZING ENVIRONMENT!
WARNING
RISK OF ASPHYXIATION!
USE THIS PRODUCT ONLY IN
WELL VENTILATED AREAS!
DO
NOT OPERATE IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
THE EXHAUST FROM THE ENGINE
CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE,
A POISONOUS, ODORLESS AND
INVISIBLE GAS. BREATHING
THIS GAS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY, ILLNESS & POSSIBLE
DEATH.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE!
ALWAYS STORE FUEL AWAY
FROM THE WASHER WHILE THE
UNIT IS RUNNING OR HOT.
DANGER
RISK OF FIRE!
DO NOT SMOKE WHILE FUELING!
DO NOT FILL THE FUEL TANK
WHILE UNIT IS RUNNING OR HOT.
ALLOW UNIT & ENGINE TO COOL
FOR TWO MINUTES BEFORE
REFUELING.
DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK TO
POINT OF OVERFLOWING.
ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 1/4"
OF TANK SPACE FOR FUEL
EXPANSION.
ENGINE FUEL TANK:
1.
Review "Fire & Ventilation Precautions" pg. 4, before fueling.
2.
Locate the Safety Decals on your unit and heed their warnings. (1, 3, 4).
3.
A minimum of 86 octane fuel is recommended for use with this unit. DO NOT
MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
4.
Purchase fuel in quantities that may be used within 30 days. Use of clean, fresh
lead free gasoline is recommended. Leaded gasoline may be used if lead-free is
unavailable. DO NOT use gasoline containing methanol or alcohol.
5.
Check the engine oil level before starting the engine. (See Engine manual.)
6.
Fill the fuel tank according to accompanying engine manual instructions.
7.
Occasional carburetor and choke adjustments will be necessary for the
engine. Refer to the engine manual supplied with this unit for proper adjustment
procedures.
8.
Review the engine manual accompanying this pressure washer for
correct engine start-up and maintenance procedures.
