User manual

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Generac Portable Products 1300 PSI Pressure Washer
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES AND
MAINTENANCE
The warranty of the high pressure washer does not
cover items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain high pressure
washer as instructed in this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Remove the quickconnect and examine the inlet
screen. Clean the inlet screen if clogged replace it if
damaged.
Check High Pressure Hose
DANGER! Water spraying from a leak is
capable of injecting material into skin. Inspect
hose each time before using it. Never repair
high pressure hose. Replace it with another
hose that meets minimum pressure rating of
your pressure washer.
High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear,
kinking, and abuse. Check all hoses for cuts, leaks,
abrasions or bulging of cover, or damage or movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace
hose immediately.
Check Gun and Wand
Examine hose connection and make sure it is secure.
Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into place when released. Put safety latch in ON
position and test trigger. You should not be able to
press trigger.
Purge Pump of Air and Debris
To remove the air from the pump, follow these
steps:
 Set up the pressure washer as described in the
ASSEMBLY section and connect the water supply.
 Remove the turbo nozzle extension from the gun.
 Pull the trigger on the gun and hold.
To remove the contaminant from the pump, follow
these steps:
 Set up the pressure washer as described in the
ASSEMBLY section, connect the water supply and
start the pressure washer according to instructions
in the OPERATION section.
 Remove the turbo nozzle extension from the gun.
 Pull the trigger on the gun and hold.
 When the water supply is steady and constant, you
may refasten the turbo nozzle extension and use
pressure washer normally.
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR
STORAGE
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of
time. Sediments of minerals can deposit on pump
parts and freeze pump action. If you do not plan to
use the Pressure Washer for more than 30 days,
follow this procedure:
1. Shut off the pressure washer, unplug it and let it
cool, then remove all hoses.
2. Store the pressure washer and its components in
such a way as to protect it from freezing.
5. Store in a clean, dry, frostfree area
6. Coil the high pressure hose and inspect it for
damage. Cuts in the hose or fraying of it could
result in leaks and loss of pressure. Should any
damage be found, replace the hose. DO NOT
attempt to repair a damaged hose. Replace the
hose with the genuine Generac part.
7. Drain water from hose and properly store it to
prevent cuts and general wear.