Power Stroke PS80931 Serie Manual Del Operador página 15

below the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel
expansion).
 Replace fuel cap and tighten until the cap "clicks".
 Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks!
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
personal injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
See Figures 9 - 10.
NOTICE:
Do not run the pressure washer without water supply
connected and turned on, as this may damage the high
pressure seals and decrease pump life. Completely
unwind the hose from its reel or coil and make sure the
hose is not being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other
objects that may lessen or prevent water flow to the
pressure washer.
Before starting the engine:
 Connect all hoses.
NOTE: Make sure the pressure washer's water intake
screen is in place and unclogged before connecting
garden hose.
 Check all fluids (lubricant and gas).
 Turn on the garden hose then squeeze the trigger to
relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream
of water appears.
NOTE: Make sure the faucet is turned on fully and that
there are no kinks or leaks in the hose.
To start the engine:
 Put the on/off switch in the ON position.
 Grasp the starter grip and rope and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Give the starter grip and rope a short,
brisk pull to start the engine.
NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip and rope to snap
back after starting; return it gently to its original place.
NOTICE:
If the engine does not start after each pull of the starter
grip and rope, squeeze the trigger to relieve water
pressure before attempting to start the engine again.
 Allow the engine to run for 5 seconds before use.
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OPERATION
To stop the engine:
 Put the on/off switch in the OFF position.
NOTE: Shutting off the engine will not relieve pressure in the
system. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER
See Figure 11.
For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the trigger
handle at all times.
 Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure
 Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the
To engage the lock out:
 Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
To disengage the lock out:
 Push the lock out down and into its original position.
To use the spray wand, start with the nozzle 1-2 ft. away
from the cleaning surface. Carefully approach the surface
just until the desired level of cleaning is achieved. If the spray
is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
SELECTING THE RIGHT NOZZLE FOR THE JOB
See Figure 12.
Each of the nozzles has a different spray pattern. Before
starting any cleaning job, determine the best nozzle for the
job. Refer to the Nozzle Selection Guide for more information
about which nozzle to choose.
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WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of
clearance on all sides of this product, including overhead.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of "cool down" time
before storage. Keep all body parts, clothing, combustible
materials, and hoses away from the muffler. Heat created
by muffler and exhaust gases could be hot enough to
cause serious burns, ignite combustible objects, and/
or damage high pressure hoses that can result in an
injection injury.
washer.
nozzle.
WARNING:
NEVER remove nozzles without first turning off the
engine, relieving the water pressure in the trigger handle,
and locking the lock out on the trigger handle. never point
the nozzle at your face or at others. The quick-connect
feature contains small springs that could eject the nozzle
with some force. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in an eye injury or other serious personal injury.