NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner's manual for recommendations.
Add Gasoline
WARNING!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do Not
smoke when filling fuel tank.
WARNING!
Never fill fuel tank completely full.
Provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe away any fuel
spillage from engine and equipment before starting.
• Use fresh, clean unleaded automotive gasoline and store in
approved, clean, covered containers. Use clean fill
funnels. Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last
season or gasoline stored for long periods.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add gasoline to fuel tank. Use a funnel to prevent
spillage. Fill tank to "Maximum Fuel Level" (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Add Gasoline to Fuel Tank
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: You must assemble the nozzle extension
and attach all hoses before you start the engine. Starting
engine without all hoses connected and water supplied will
damage the pump.
• Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect end of
hose to the base of the spray gun (Figure 9). Pull down on
the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the gun and let
go of collar. Tug on hose to be sure of a tight connection.
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer
Maximum Fuel Level
Figure 9 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
• Attach the other end of the high pressure hose to the
high pressure outlet on the pump (Figure 10). Pull down
on the collar of the quick connect, slide fitting into the
pump and let go of collar. Pull on hose to be sure of a
tight connection.
Figure 10 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
• Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet,
inspect the inlet screen (Figure 11). Clean the screen if it
contains debris, replace it if it is damaged. DO NOT
RUN THE PRESSURE WASHER IF THE SCREEN IS
DAMAGED. NEVER SIPHON INLET WATER.
Figure 11 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet
• Run water through the garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris. Turn off water.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten by
hand (Figure 11).
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Connect high
pressure hose
here.
Inspect inlet
screen, Do
Not use if
damaged, clean
if dirty.