PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASHER INSTRUCTION MANUAL If your pressure washer is not working properly or if there are parts missing or broken, please DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Contact our customer service department at 1-877-362-4271 or www.simpsoncleaning.com IMPORTANT: Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before operating. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No. 7102389 Rev.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark-arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable materials or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California.
DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION) WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Breathing ex haust fumes will cause • Operate pressure washer in a wellse ri ous injury or death! En gine ventilated area. Avoid en closed areas exhaust contains carbon mon ox ide, such as garages, basements, etc. an odorless and deadly gas. • Never operate unit in or near a location occupied by humans or animals.
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • High-velocity fluid spray can cause • Always wear ANSI-approved Z87.1 objects to break, projecting particles safety glasses. Wear protective clothing at high speed. to protect against accidental spraying. • Never point wand at or spray people or animals. • Light or unsecured objects can • Always secure trigger lock when wand become hazardous projectiles. is not in service to prevent accidental operation.
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY OR PROP ER TY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could • If pressure washer is equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to the OFF result in fire or breathing hazard. position before transporting to avoid fuel Se rious in ju ry or death can re sult. leaks.
WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Over inflation of tires could result in • Use a tire pressure gauge to check the serious injury and property damage. tires pressure before each use and while inflating tires; see the tire sidewall for the correct tire pressure. NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and similar equipment used to inflate tires can fill small tires similar to these very rapidly. Adjust pressure regulator on air supply to no more than the rating of the tire pressure.
GET TO KNOW THE PRESSURE WASHER NOTE: Photographs and line drawings used in this manual are for reference only and do not represent a specific model. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 1 B E D K L G H M A J I C BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER (FIG. 1) A. B. High Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of the water supply. Engine: Drives the high pressure pump.
G. H. I. J. K. L. M. Handle Frame Pump Outlet Pump Inlet Quick Connect Nozzles Nozzle Holder Belt Cover BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN ENGINE Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for location and operation of engine controls. Choke Control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve. Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine. Engine Switch: Enables and disables ignition system. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (FIG. 2) 1. 2. 3. Locate and remove all loose parts from the carton.
WARNING: Do not allow the unit to run for more than two minutes without the gun trigger being pulled. This could cause overheating and damage to the pump. When the temperature inside the pump rises too high, the thermal relief valve will open and release a spray of water from the pump to lower the internal temperature. The valve will then close. Thermal Relief Valve (P, Fig.
CHANGING NOZZLES ON SPRAY WAND (FIG. 5) DANGER: Risk of fluid injection. Do not direct discharge stream toward persons, unprotected skin, eyes or any pets or animals. Serious injury will occur. WARNING: Flying objects could cause risk of serious injury. Do not attempt to change nozzles while pressure washer is running. Turn engine off before changing nozzles. 1. Pull quick-connect coupler (E) back and insert nozzle (K). 5 2.
HOW TO APPLY CHEMICALS/CLEANING SOLVENTS (FIG. 6) Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressure operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressure washer use. Do not use bleach. To Apply Chemicals: 1. Ensure detergent siphon hose (F, Figure 6) is attached 6 to barbed fitting location near high pressure hose connection of pump as shown. 2. Place other end of detergent siphon hose with filter on it into container holding chemical/cleaning solution.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Never pull water supply hose to move pressure washer. This could damage hose and/or pump inlet. • DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only. • Never turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result. • DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes at a time. Pump operates in bypass mode when spray gun trigger is not pressed.
9. Turn water source on. NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump. 10. Remove all air from the pump and high pressure hose by depressing trigger until a steady stream of water is present. 11. Start engine. See Engine Owner's Manual for correct procedure. WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. If engine does not start after two pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Risk of burn hazard. When performing maintenance, you may be exposed to hot surfaces, water pressure or moving parts that can cause serious injury or death. WARNING: Risk of fire hazard. Always disconnect, spark plug wire, let the engine cool and release all water pressure before performing any maintenance or repair. The engine contains flammable fuel. Do not smoke or work near open flames while performing maintenance.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any water pressure. Disconnect the spray wand from the gun. Remove the high pressure nozzle (K) from the spray wand. Remove any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool 12 provided and backflush with clean water. Direct water supply (N) into nozzle to backflush loosened particles for 30 seconds. Reassemble the nozzle to the wand. Reconnect spray wand to gun and turn on water supply.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Unscrew bottle valve from Pump Guard bottle and remove seal. Screw bottle valve back onto bottle. Attach bottle to water inlet of pump. Squeeze bottle to inject contents into pump. With ignition switch off, simultaneously pull starter rope and squeeze bottle. Repeat until protector fluid exits pump outlet. NOTE: This step may require two people. ACCESSORIES DANGER: Risk of fluid injection.
These warranties pass through to the end user and are non-transferable. As a factory authorized and trained Warranty Service Center, the factory will honor the terms of all component warranties and satisfy claims of the appropriate warranty provisions. Normal wear items include, but are not limited to, valves and seals, which are not covered by this warranty.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE OPERATIONAL ISSUE Engine will not start (see Engine Owner's Manual for further engine troubleshooting) No or low pressure (initial use) Will not draw chemicals POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No fuel Pressure builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use Choke lever in the "No Choke" position Spark plug wire not attached Spray wand not in high pressure Low water supply Add fresh fuel Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pressure Move choke to the "Choke" position Att
OPERATIONAL ISSUE Will not draw chemicals No or low pressure (after period of normal use) Water leaking at gun/spray wand connection Water leaking at pump Pump pulsates Oil leaking at pump POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Chemical build up in chemical injector Please contact our customer service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com Worn seal or packing Please contact our customer service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com Worn or obstructed Please contact our customer service valves department at www.
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