NOTE: Chemicals and soaps will not siphon when spray wand is in the high
pressure setting.
STARTING (FIG. 8–11)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer instruction
manual and the engine instruction manual before starting pressure washer.
DANGER: Risk of fluid injection and laceration. When using the high-
pressure setting, DO NOT allow the high-pressure spray to come in contact
with unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals. Serious injury will
occur.
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Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to
penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in amputation or other
serious injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can
result in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE
CUT! See a physician immediately!
WARNING: Risk of Fire, Asphyxiation and Burn. Never fill fuel tank when
engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
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Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" )12.7 mm) below bottom of filler
neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine
and equipment before starting engine.
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Never run engine in doors or in en closed, poorly ven ti lat ed areas. En gine
exhaust con tains carbon mon ox ide, an odorless and deadly gas.
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DO NOT let hoses come in contact with very hot engine muffler during or
immediately after use of your pressure washer. Damage to hoses from contact
with hot engine surfaces will NOT be covered by warranty.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Never pull water supply hose to move pres sure
washer. This could damage hose and/or pump inlet.
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DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only.
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Never turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or
damage to pump will result.
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DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes at a time. Pump
operates in bypass mode when spray gun trigger is not pressed. If pump is left
in bypass mode for more than two minutes internal components of the pump
can be damaged.
If you do not understand these precautions, please contact our customer service
department at www.simpsoncleaning.com.!
Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedure.
1.
In a well ventilated outdoor area add fresh, high quality, unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled
fuel before starting the engine. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for correct
procedure.
Check engine oil level. See Engine Owners Manual for correct procedure.
2.
3.
Connect the water hose to the water source. Turn the water source on to
remove all air from the hose. When a steady stream of water is present, turn
the water source off.
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