CAUTION!
There MUST be at least ten feet of
unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer
inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a 'Y' shut-off
connector
or other
convenience-type
water
shut-ofF valve.
Damage
to pressure
washer
resulting
from
disregarding
this
caution
will
not
be
covered
by the
warranty.
•
Turn
ON
the
water
and
squeeze
the
trigger
on the
spray
gun
to
purge
the
pump
system
of air
and
impurities.
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AUTION!
Before starting the pressure washer,
be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection.
Checklist
Before
Starting
Engine
Review the unit's assembly to confirm you have performed
alt of the following:
• Make sure the handle is in place and secure.
• Check that oit has been added to the proper level in the
engine crankcase.
• Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Check for properly attached hose connections.
• Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damageto the high pressure hose.
• Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
• Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "How To Use Your
Pressure Washer" before using the pressure washer.
HOW
TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE
WASH ER
If you haveany problems operating your pressure washer,
pleasecatl the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
To Start
Your Pressure
Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructionsstep-by-step. This starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at leasta day.
• Placethe pressure washer in an area close enough to an
outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow
rate greater than 2.8gallons per minute.
• Check that the high pressure hose is connected to the
spray gun and to the pump. See "Preparing Pressure
Washer for Use" for illustrations.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water.
CAUTION!
Do Not run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Squeezethe trigger on the gun until you have a steady
stream of water. This purges the pump of air and
impurities.
• Attach the nozzle extension to the spray gun (Figure 12).
Tighten by hand.
Choose the nozzle you want to use and insert it into the
nozzle extension. See "How to Use the Nozzles" on
page I0.
• Engagethe safety latch to the spray gun trigger
(Figure 13).
Safety Latch
• Putl the Choke rod to the CLOSED position (all the way
out, Figure 14).
Choke Rod
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Closed
NOTE:
For
a warm
engine,
be
sure
the
choke
is in the
OPEN position (no choke).
• Move the Throttle Control lever to the "On" position
(Figure 15).
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