Section 4: Operation; How To Stop Your Pressure Washer - Troy-Bilt 020241 Manual Del Operario

9. Engage trigger lock to spray gun trigger (Figure 10).
Figure 10 — Spray Gun with Trigger Lock Engaged
10. When starting engine, position yourself as
recommended in Figure 11 and start engine
according to instructions given in engine operator's
manual. Also see operating instructions tag located
on the pressure washer.
Figure 11 - Recommended Starting Position
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger, to release pressure and avoid kickback each
time, before starting engine.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run,
always point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun
trigger to release high pressure.
Trigger Lock
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks,
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
position when operating the pressure washer.

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

1.
2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
3. ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is disconnected.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
• ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
4. Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.
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Section 4: Operation

WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Temperature
of muffler and nearby areas can reach or
exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
pressure washer including overhead.
Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered
by an internal combustion engine to have a spark
arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying
to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later
revision. In the State of California a spark arrester is
required under section 4442 of the California Public
resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
Let engine idle for two minutes.
engine operator's manual.
spray gun trigger to release retained high water
pressure.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury
and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is
disconnected, which can cause injury.
gun while system is pressurized.
gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.