How To Use Spray Tips; Low Pressure; Cleaning And Applying Detergent - Troy-Bilt 020344-2 Manual Del Operario

How to Use Spray Tips
The quick-connect on the nozzle extension allows you to
switch between four different quick connect spray tips. Spray
tips can be changed while pressure washer is running once
spray gun trigger lock is engaged. The spray tips vary the
spray pattern as shown.
Low Pressure
Black
Use to apply
chemical
High Pressure
40° White 15° Yellow 0° Red
Follow these instructionsto changespray tips:
1. Pull back collar on quick-connect and pull current
spray tip off. Store spray tips in holder provided on the
accessory tray.
_i, WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER exchange spraytips withoutthetriggerlockedon the
spraygun.
• DONOT twist spraytips whilespraying.
2. Select desired spray tip:
• For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher flow), for
gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV's, patio
furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select white 40° spray
tip.
• For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium
flow), ideal for most all purpose cleaning such as home
siding, brick patios, wood decks, driveways and
sidewalks, garage floors, etc., select yellow 15° spray
tip.
• For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and lower flow),
for stubborn or hard to reach surface such as second
story surfaces, paint removal, oil stains, rust removal
or other stubborn substances (tar, gum, grease, wax,
etc.), select red 0° spray tip.
• To apply detergent, applies project specific cleaners to
help break down stubborn dirt and grime on a variety of
surfaces, select black detergent spray tip.
3. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release
collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in
place.
Usage Tips
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches (20 to 61 cm) away from cleaning surface.
• If you get spray tip too close, especially using a high
pressure spray tip, you may damage surface being
cleaned.
• DO NOT get closer than 6 inches (15 cm) when
cleaning tires.
Cleaning and Applying Detergent
_i, CAUTION Chemicals can cause bodily injury, and/or
property damage.
• NEVERuse caustic liquid with pressure washer.
• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps. Follow all
manufacturers instructions.
To apply detergent,follow these steps:
1. Review use of spray tips.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
3. Make sure detergent shut-off valve on cleaning tank is
in "Off" position.
4. Pour detergent into cleaning tank.
NOTE:The cleaning tank holds one gallon.
5. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE:Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (White, Yellow or Red).
6. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. Turn on water.
NOTICE You must attach all hoses beforeyou start the
engine.
• Startingthe enginewithoutall the hosesconnected andwithout
thewaterturnedONwill damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment r esultingfrom failureto follow this
instructionwill voidwarranty.
7. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
8. Rotate detergent shut-off valve on cleaning tank to "On"
position (A).
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