Troy-Bilt FLEX 23AADAAA711 Manual Del Operador página 14

Applying Detergent
WARNING!
could cause burns resulting in death or serious
injury.
• DO NOT use 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 the spray nozzles.
2. Prepare the detergent solution as required by job.
3. Install the detergent container into the soap retaining tray,
refer back to Figure 4-1 in the Controls & Features Section
for the location of soap retaining tray.
4. Remove the cap on the detergent container and insert the
soap inlet tube down INTO the detergent.
5. Make sure black "Soap" spray nozzle is installed.
Note: Detergent cannot be applied with any other spray
nozzle other than the "Soap" spray nozzle.
6. Make sure that a garden hose is connected to the water
inlet on the pressure washer.
7. Check that the high pressure hose is connected to the
spray gun and pump.
8. Turn the water ON to FULL.
WARNING!
start the engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses
connected and without the water turned ON
and water flowing through the pressure
washer will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure
to follow this instruction will void warranty.
9. Start engine in accordance with the starting instructions in
the FLEX™ Power Base Operator's Manual.
10. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower portion
of area to be washed and work upward, using long, even,
overlapping strokes.
11. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent surface
from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on (prevents
streaking).
Pressure Washer Rinsing
1. Remove the black detergent spray nozzle from the nozzle
extension.
2. Select and install the desired high pressure spray nozzle
following the instructions for How to Use Spray Nozzles.
3. Keep the spray gun a safe distance from the area you plan
to spray.
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Chemical Burn Hazard. Chemicals
You must attach all hoses before you
WARNING!
Kickback from the spray gun could
cause you to fall resulting in death or serious injury.
• Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure
washer from a ladder, scaffolding, or any other
similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when
using high pressure spray to avoid injury when
spray gun kicks back.
4. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area, then check
the surface for damage. If no damage is found, it is okay to
continue cleaning.
5. Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes as you used for washing and
applying detergent.
Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5 minutes
without pressing the trigger on the spray gun, circulating water
in the pump can reach temperatures above 125°F (51°C). The
system engages to cool the pump by discharging the warm
water onto the ground.