operation manual
table of contents Introduction 4 Using the Operators Manual Product Identification 5 5 Pressure Washer Engine Safety 6 7 7 Understanding the Machine Safety Decal Safety Rules Hazard Symbols and Meanings Gas Washer Components 14 Component Chart Assembly 15 15 Unpack the Pressure Washer Attach Handle Pre-Operation Checklist 16 Follow the Checklist Below 16 Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump Starting Your Washer 17 How to Start your Pressure Washer Shutting Down Your Washer 21 Ho
table of contents Power Cord Connection 23 Connection Safety Starting Your Electric Washer 25 How to Start your Pressure Washer Shutting Down Your Electric Washer 28 How to Shut Down your Pressure Washer Spray Tips 29 29 29 How to Use Spray Tips Change Spray Tips Usage Tips Using Black Soap Nozzle 30 Apply Detergent Trouble Shooting 31 32 33 Gas Engine Trouble Shooting Chart Electric Motor Trouble Shooting Chart Pump Trouble Shooting Chart Storage 34 34 34 34 35 Winter Storage Long Term Storage
introduction Attention: Read through the complete manual prior to the initial use of your pressure washer. Using the Operator’s manual The operating manual is an important part of your pressure washer and should be read thoroughly before initial use, and referred to often to make sure adequate safety and service concerns are being addressed. Reading the owner’s manual thoroughly will help avoid any personal injury or damage to your machine.
product identification Record Identification Numbers Pressure Washer If you need to contact an Authorized Dealer or Customer Service line (1-866-850-6662) for information on servicing, always provide the product model and identification numbers. You will need to locate the model and serial number for the machine and record the information in the places provided below.
safety Understanding the Machine Safety Labels The machine safety label shown below is placed on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards. WARNING! Do not leave unit running longer than 1 minute without using or pump will overheat. Ne pas laisser fonctionner inutilement l’unité pendant plus d’une minute. Do not let unit freeze. La pompe risquerait de surchauffer. Always wear eye protection. Porter toujours des lunettes de sécurité. High pressure sprays can cause serious bodily injury.
safety Save these Instructions Safety Rules This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
safety WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death. Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting, or poisoning. • Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors. • Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
safety WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. When Adding or Draining Fuel • Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank. • Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors. • DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion. • If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
safety WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. • NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun pressure. • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
safety WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your Pressure Washer • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug. When Testing for Engine Spark • Use approved spark plug tester. • DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
safety WARNING Starter and other rotating parts can entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories. • NEVER operate pressure washer without protective housing or covers. • DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts. • Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray can splash back or propel objects. • Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
safety NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and shorten its life. • If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact nearest authorized dealer. • NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or without protective housing or covers. • DO NOT by-pass any safety device on this machine. • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. • DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure. • DO NOT modify pressure washer in any way.
gas washer components Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. 14. 15. 4. 16. 12. 9. 10. 11. 13. 3. 1. 5. 8. 2. 6. 7. 1. Spray Tips Detergent, 0°, 15°, and 40°: for various high pressure cleaning applications. 2. High Pressure Hose Connect one end to water pump and the other end to spray gun. 3. Pressure Control Knob Varies pressure of high pressure spray. 4. Water Inlet Connection for garden hose. 5.
assembly Your pressure washer requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer help line at 1-866-850-6662. If calling for assistance, please have the model and serial number from the data tag available. Unpack the Pressure Washer 1. Remove the parts bag, accessories, and inserts included with pressure washer. 2.
pre-operation checklist Follow the Checklist Below Prior to Using the Machine Each Time 1. Check to ensure the engine oil is at the proper level. Use SAE 10W30 Oil 2. Check the 2 handle knobs to ensure they are tight and will not vibrate loose. 3. Add fuel to the gas tank. 4. Connect and tighten the garden hose to the GHA (garden hose inlet) connection.
starting your washer How to Start Your Pressure Washer To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This starting information also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day. 1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 3.8 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose. DO NOT siphon supply water. 2.
starting your washer 6. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect end of hose to base of spray gun. Pull down on collar of quick connect, slide onto spray gun and let go of collar. Tug on hose to be sure of tight connection. WARNING The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation. • NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
starting your washer 10. Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten by hand. 11. To start the machine, locate the engine switch on the side of the engine, and switch it to the ON position. (see component chart to locate switch) Check to ensure fuel valve is in the ON position and if starting cold apply the choke. 12. Pull recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. Make sure to position yourself in a balanced position.
starting your washer WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. • NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun pressure. • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
shutting down your washer WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in serious burns. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. • DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. • Allow equipment to cool before touching. • Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead. How to Shut Down Your Pressure Washer 1. Release spray gun trigger and let engine idle down. 2.
electric washer components Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. 11. 6. 1. 7. 2. 12. 3. 10. 4. 5. 1. ON/OFF Switch 2. Motor 3. Pump 4. GFCI 5. Power Cord 6. Detergent Hose 7. Adjustable Unloader Knob 8. Water Inlet 9. Water Outlet 10. High Pressure Hose 11. Gun/Wand Assembly 12. Quick Connect Nozzles 22 8. 9.
power cord connection WARNING Risk of electrocution. This unit must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. • DO NOT use an adapter or remove the third grounding prong. • To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. • DO NOT touch plug with wet hands. 1. Make certain the motor switch is in the “OFF” position. 2. Ensure electrical supply is identical to the specifications listed on the pressure washer data plate. 3.
power cord connection 6. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF EXTENSION CORDS. If use of an extension cord is unavoidable, it must be plugged into a GFCI found in circuit boxes or protected receptacles. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole cord connectors that accept the plug from the product. Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use.
starting your electric washer How to Start Your Pressure Washer To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This starting information also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day. 1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 3.8 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose. DO NOT siphon supply water. 2.
starting your electric washer 6. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect end of hose to base of spray gun. Pull down on collar of quick connect, slide onto spray gun and let go of collar. Tug on hose to be sure of tight connection. WARNING The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation. • NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
starting your electric washer 11. To start the machine, locate the ON/OFF switch on the side of the motor, and switch it to the ON position. (see component chart to locate switch) IMPORTANT: Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate safety goggles. WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray can splash back or propel objects. • Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
shutting down your electric washer How to Shut Down Your Pressure Washer 1. Release spray gun trigger. 2. Turn the motor switch to the OFF position. 3. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, squeeze spray gun trigger to release retained high water pressure. IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when motor is stopped and water is disconnected. Couplings will not release if under pressure.
spray tips 0o RED 15o YELLOW 40o WHITE soaper BLACK How to Use Spray Tips The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to switch between four different quick connect spray tips. Spray tips can be changed while pressure washer is running once spray gun trigger safety lock is engaged. The spray tips vary the spray pattern as shown above.
using black soap nozzle To apply detergent, follow these steps: 1. Review use of spray tips. 2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job. 3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into detergent container. NOTE: Make sure the filter is fully submerged in detergent while applying detergent. THIS WASHER WILL ONLY DRAW SOAP WITH THE BLACK SOAPER NOZZLE. WHITE, RED, AND YELLOW NOZZLE WILL NOT DRAW SOAP. 4. Make sure black spray tip is installed. 5.
troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, or have checked all the possible cause listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized dealer. GASOLINE ENGINES Problem Cause Correction Unit has following problems: failure to produce pressure, erratic pressure, chattering, loss of pressure, low water volume. 1. Low pressure spray tip installed. 2. Water inlet is blocked. 3. Inadequate water supply. 4.
troubleshooting Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough 1. Low oil level 2. Dirty air cleaner 3. Out of gasoline 4. Stale gasoline 5. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug 6. Bad spark plug 7. Water in gasoline 8. Over-choking 1. Fill crankcase to proper level 2. Clean or replace air cleaner 3. Fill fuel tank 4. Drain gas tank, fill with fresh fuel 5. Connect wire to spark plug 6. Replace spark plug 7. Drain gas tank, fill with fresh fuel 8.
troubleshooting PUMP Problem Causes Correction No low pressure detergent delivery 1. Using wrong nozzle 2. Siphon hose or filter is plugged 1. Insert black soaper nozzle 2. Unplug siphon hose Unit does not reach required pressure 1. Restricted or insufficient water supply 1. Check supply hose, faucet and inlet water filter. Must be connected to water source which provides 6GPM 2. Replace nozzle 3. Reset unloader by turning knob (clockwise increases pressure) 2. Unsuitable or worn out nozzle 3.
storage Winter Storage NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. • Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and render your unit inoperable. • Freeze damage is not covered under warranty. To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:. 1. Use Pump Saver to treat pump. This minimizes freeze damage and lubricates pistons and seals. Contact your local dealer for Pump Saver Solution. 2. If pump saver is not available, connect a 3 ft.
storage NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. • Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and render your unit inoperable. • Freeze damage is not covered under warranty. NOTE: Pump Saver is available as an optional accessory. It is not included with the pressure washer. Contact the nearest authorized dealer to purchase Pump Saver. To use Pump Saver, make sure the pressure washer is turned off and disconnected from supply water.
If you need assistance with the assembly or operation of this Pressure Washer please call 1-866-850-6662
