How To Use Spray Tips; Low Pressure; High Pressure - Briggs & Stratton ELITE Serie Manual Del Propietário

How to Use Spray Tips

The nozzle extension quick–connect allows the use of
several different spray tips. Each spray tip provides a
different spray pattern (Figure 12).
CAUTION
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray
which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
• NEVER exchange spray tips without locking the safety latch
on the trigger.
Figure 12 — Spray Tip Spray Patterns

Low Pressure

High Pressure

40° White 15° Yellow
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
1. Engage safety latch on spray gun.
2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current
spray tip off.
3. Select desired spray tip:
• For gentle rinse, select white 40° spray tip.
• To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray
tip.
• To apply chemical, select black spray tip.
2800 PSI Pressure Washer
Black
Use to apply
chemical
0° Red
4. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release collar.
Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place.
5. For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches away from cleaning surface.
6. DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning
automobile tires.
Cleaning and Applying Chemical
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
the pump.
To apply detergent follow these steps:
1. Review spray tip use.
2. Prepare chemical solution as required by manufacturer.
3. Pour chemical solution into chemical reservoir labeled
A or B.
NOTE: Each chemical reservoir holds two quarts.
4. Fill other chemical reservoir with a different prepared
solution, as desired.
5. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with high pressure
spray tips (White,Yellow, or Red).
6. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump; start engine.
7. Rotate chemical shut-off valve on desired chemical
reservoir to "On" position (Figure 13).
Figure 13 — Chemical Shut-Off Valves
"On" Position
CAUTION!
shut-off valves at the same time. Only one chemical
solution should be used at a time to avoid possible
bodily injury and/or property damage.
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"Off" Position
DO NOT turn on both chemical