Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump - Briggs & Stratton BRUTE Manual Del Operador

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump

NOTICE
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
NOTE: Remove and discard the shipping caps from
the pump's high pressure outlet and water inlet before
attaching hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of
hose to base of spray gun (Figure 4). Tighten by
hand.
Figure 4: Connect high pressure hose to spray gun
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 connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories
are correctly attached.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump (Figure 5). Tighten by
hand.
Figure 5: Connect high pressure hose to pump
3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet,
inspect inlet screen (A) (Figure 6). Clean screen
if it contains debris or have it replaced if
damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet
screen is damaged.
A
Figure 6: Connect the garden hose to water inlet
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4. Run water through your garden hose for
30 seconds to clean out any debris.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
5. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed
50 feet in length) to the water inlet. Tighten by
hand (Figure 6).
NOTICE
Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check
valve) at pump inlet can cause pump or inlet
connector damage.
• There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden
hose between the pressure washer inlet and any device,
such as a vacuum breaker or check valve.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
6. Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on
the gun to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.
• Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment
or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are
wearing adequate safety goggles.
• NEVER substitute safety glasses for safety goggles.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assembly to ensure you have
performed all of the following.
1. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
the engine crankcase.
3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
5. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to high pressure hose.
6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate
flow.
7. Be sure to read the Operator Safety section and
How to Use Your Pressure Washer in Operation
section before using pressure washer.
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