OPERATING CONNECTIONS
HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
Attach the high pressure hose to the fitting located on the
pump. (See Figure 1, page 6).
NOTE: DO NOT use a high pressure hose from
another manufacturer.
WATER CONNECTION
Before connecting to unit, run water through the garden
hose (not supplied) to flush out any foreign matter. Check that
the screen is clean and is in the inlet of the pump. Attach
garden hose to the pressure washer water inlet. (See Figure 1,
page 6).
NOTE: The water supply must provide a minimum of
4 g.p.m. at 20 p.s.i. or the pump will be damaged.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
START-UP PROCEDURE
1.
Ensure water supply is connected and turned on.
2.
Release gun safety lock.
3.
To allow air to escape from the hose, squeeze trigger on
the gun until there is a steady stream of water coming
from the nozzle.
4.
Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the gun outlet and
the male connector of the wand.
5.
Insert the nozzle wand into the gun wand and tighten the
twistfast fitting securely by hand.
If the wand is not securely locked into place, it could be
ejected under high pressure when operating the gun,
possibly causing injury or damage.
STARTING THE ENGINE (See Figure 1, page 6)
1.
Check oil and fuel level.
2.
Adjust choke as necessary.
3.
Set the engine switch to the "ON" position.
4.
Squeeze trigger on pressure washer to release pressure
while pulling on the engine starter rope with a fast steady
pull. Pressure may otherwise build up making starting the
unit difficult.
5.
As the engine warms up, readjust the choke.
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CHEMICAL INJECTION
This pressure washer is intended for use only with
liquid car wash detergents, developed specifically for
pressure washer and with mild soaps. We recommend the
use of Powermate® Pressure Washer Chemicals. Only use
chemicals compatible with the aluminum and brass parts of
the pressure washer. Powdered soaps may clog the injection
system. Always use chemicals according to manufacturer
directions. Pramac America, LLC assumes no responsibility
for any damages caused by chemicals injected through this
pressure washer.
1.
Attach injection tube assembly to the siphon injector on
the pump. (See Figure 1, page 6).
2.
Open a container of Powermate® Pressure Washer
Chemical and place next to the unit near the injection
tube.
3.
Visually inspect strainer at the end of the injection tube to
verify that it is not clogged.
4.
Insert the injection tube into the container all the way to
the bottom.
5.
Remove the high-pressure nozzle from the wand
and install the black injection nozzle. The solution will
automatically be mixed with the water and discharged
through the nozzle.
NOTE: For certain models, if the engine throttle is not in
the "fast" position, the injection of the solution
may be decreased or stopped.
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