Section 3 Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Operation and Use Questions
Call Generac customer service at 1-888-436-
3722 with questions or concerns about unit
operation and maintenance.
Before Starting Engine
1. Verify engine oil level is correct.
2. Verify fresh fuel level is correct.
3. Verify all fittings and couplers are properly
secured.
4. Verify sufficient water supply is properly
connected.
5. Verify unit is secure on level ground, with
proper clearance and is in a well ventilated
area.
Prepare Power Washer for Use
1. Place unit on level ground, within the spec-
ified clearance required.
2. Connect appropriate water supply.
Power Washer Placement for Use
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Carbon monoxide, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustables, resulting in fire. Fire could result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operting machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustables during use. Hot surfaces
could result in severe burns or fire.
It is a violation of California Public Resource
Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,
or grass-covered land unless the exhaust sys-
tem is equipped with a spark arrester, as
defined in Section 4442, maintained in effec-
tive working order. Other states or federal
jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Only operate power washer outdoors in a well
ventilated area. Never operate power washer
indoors, or in a confined space. Be aware of
building openings and ventilation systems
where exhaust may enter during use.
• Verify power washer is placed on level
ground to avoid tipping during operation.
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• Only use the unit outdoors. Verify exhaust
gas does not enter a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes.
• See Figure 3-1. Keep at least 5 ft (1.5 m) of
clearance on all sides of power washer
including overhead from dwellings and
combustibles, when in use.
Figure 3-1. Five Feet of Minimum Clearance
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit
Do not operate, store or transport the unit at
an angle greater than 15 degrees.
Power Washer Start-Up
NOTE: DO NOT run power washer without
a sufficient water supply turned ON. Dam-
age to equipment resulting from failure to
follow this instruction will void warranty.
1. Connect a sufficient water supply.
2. Turn ON/OFF switch ON (A).
3. Rotate pressure control knob (B) to posi-
tion.
A
Figure 3-2. ON/OFF Switch
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