Nozzle Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton Generac 2700PSI Instrucciones De Uso

Check Gun and Nozzle Extension
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure.Test the trigger by pressing it and making
sure it "springs back" into place when you release it. Put
the safety latch in the ON position and test the trigger.You
should not be able to press the trigger.
Check In-Line Filter
Refer to Figure 20 and service the in-line filter if it
becomes clogged, as follows:
Figure 20 — Clean In-Line Filter
Nozzle Extension
1. Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high
pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray gun
and remove o-ring and screen from nozzle extension.
Flush the screen, spray gun, and adjustable nozzle
extension with clean water to clear debris.
2. If the screen is damaged, the o-ring kit contains a
replacement in-line filter screen and an o-ring. If
undamaged, reuse screen.
3. Place the in-line filter screen into the threaded end of
the nozzle extension. Direction does not matter. Push
the screen in with the eraser end of a pencil until it
rests flat at the bottom of the opening.Take care to
not bend the screen.
4. Place the o-ring into the recess. Push the o-ring snugly
against the in-line filter screen.
5. Assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun, as
described earlier in this manual.
Purge Pump of Air and
Contaminants
To remove air from the pump, follow these steps:
• Set up the pressure washer as described in "Preparing
Pressure Washer For Use". Connect the water supply and
turn water on.
• Pull the trigger on the spray gun and hold.
• When the water supply is steady and constant, engage
the safety latch.
Generac 2700 PSI Pressure Washer
To remove contaminants from the pump, follow
these steps:
• Set up the pressure washer as described in "Preparing
• Start the engine according to instructions in "To Start
• Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.
• Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun and hold.
• When the water supply is steady and constant, engage

Nozzle Maintenance

Filter Screen
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun
trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure.The
principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip
O-ring
clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt,
etc.To correct the problem, immediately clean the spray tip
using the tools included with your pressure washer and
follow these instructions:
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5.
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Pressure Washer For Use". Connect the water supply
and turn water on.
Your Pressure Washer".
the safety latch and reattach the nozzle extension.
Shut off the engine and turn off the water supply.
Remove the spray tip from the end of the nozzle
extension (Figure 21).
Figure 21 — Nozzle Maintenance
Use wire here
to remove
debris.
Remove the in-line filter from the other end of the
nozzle extension.
Use the wire included in the kit (or a small paper clip)
to free any foreign material clogging or restricting the
spray tip (Figure 21).
Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through the nozzle extension
(Figure 22). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.
Figure 22 — Backflushing the Nozzle Extension