Manual

CAUTION! There MUST be at least ten feet of
unrestrictedgarden 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.
_ AUTION! Before starting the pressure washer,
be sure you are wearingadequate eye protection.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assemblyto confirm you have performed
alt of the following:
• Make sure the handle isin place and secure.
• Check that oit has been added to the proper levelinthe
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
PressureWasher" before using the pressure washer.
HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASH ER
If you haveany problems operating your pressurewasher,
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 ifyou 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 inleton 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 latchto 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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_' /' j_ Closed
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke is in the
OPEN position (no choke).
• Move the Throttle Control leverto the "On" position
(Figure 15).
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