PowerStroke PS80945 Manual Del Operador página 15

When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the unit
is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the
pressure washer cool before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the
fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
NOTE: This is a 4-cycle engine. DO NOT mix fuel and
oil together.
 Mix fuel stabilizer with gasoline according to fuel stabilizer
manufacturer's directions.
 Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it.
Remove the fuel cap.
 Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly pour
gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 in.
below the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel
expansion).
 Replace fuel cap and tighten until the cap "clicks".
 Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks!
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
personal injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
See Figures 9 - 11.
NOTICE:
Do not run the pressure washer pump without water sup-
ply connected and turned on, as this may damage the
high pressure seals and decrease pump life. Completely
unwind the hose from its reel or coil and make sure the
hose is not being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other
objects that may lessen or prevent water flow to the
pressure washer.
Before starting the engine:
 Connect all hoses.
 Check all fluids (oil and gas).
 Turn on the garden hose then squeeze the trigger to
relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream
of water appears.
NOTE: Make sure the faucet is turned on fully and that
there are no kinks or leaks in the hose.
To start the engine:
 Turn the fuel valve to the OPEN position.
 Put the on/off switch in the ON position.
 Push choke in to START position.
OPERATION
 Grasp the starter grip and pull slowly until resistance is felt.
Give the starter grip a short, brisk pull to start the engine.
NOTE: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back after
starting; return it gently to its original place.
NOTICE:
If the engine does not start after each pull of the recoil
starter, squeeze the trigger to relieve water pressure
before attempting to start the engine again.
 Let engine run for several seconds, then pull the choke
out to the RUN position.
To stop the engine:
 Put the on/off switch in the OFF position.
 Turn the fuel valve to the CLOSED position.
NOTE: Shutting off the engine will not relieve pressure in the
system. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clear-
ance on all sides of this product, including overhead.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of "cool down" time
before storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust
gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns and/
or ignite combustible objects.
USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER
See Figure 12.
For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the
trigger handle at all times.
 Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure
washer.
 Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the
nozzle.
To engage the lock out:
 Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
To disengage the lock out:
 Push the lock out down and into its original position.
To use the spray wand, start with the nozzle 1-2 ft. away
from the cleaning surface. Carefully approach the surface
just until the desired level of cleaning is achieved. If the spray
is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
INSTALLING/REMOVING NOZZLE
See Figure 13.
WARNING:
NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock out on
the trigger handle and NEVER point the wand at your
face or at others. The quick-connect feature contains
small springs that could eject the nozzle with some force.
Failure to heed this warning could cause personal injury.
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