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2550 PSI Pressure Washer
Operator’s Manual
This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacture Association
(PWMA) standard PW101 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 205755GS Revision - (01/14/2008)
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton pressure washer. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton pressure washer will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with pressure washers and how to avoid them. Because Briggs & Stratton does not nece
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Unpack Pressure Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Rules Operator Safety This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all Equipment Description safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid Read this manual carefully and become familiar possible injury or death. with your pressure washer. Know its applications, The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word its limitations, and any hazards involved. (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety This pressure washe
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WARNING WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, death. nausea, fainting or death. Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, • Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least
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WARNING WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result The high pressure stream of water that this in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm equipment produces can cut through skin and its toward engine faster than you can let go. underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected, • NEVER pull starter cord
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WARNING NOTICE High pressure spray may damage fragile items including Starter and other rotating parts can entangle glass. hands, hair, clothing, or accessories. • DO NOT point spray gun at glass when using red 0° nozzle. • NEVER aim spray gun at plants. • NEVER operate pressure washer without protective housing or covers. • DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be NOTICE caught in the starter or other rotating parts. Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and • T
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Attach Handle and Accessory Tray Assembly 1. Place handle (A) onto handle supports (B) connected to Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt main unit. Make sure holes (C) in handle align with to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. holes (C) on handle supports. Your pressure washer requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the A recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer, please call th
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Add Engine Oil WARNING 1. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and cap/dipstick. explosive. 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or provided oil bottle into oil fill opening. death. WHEN ADDING FUEL NOTICE • Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and befo
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4. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump clean out any debris. NOTICE IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the water DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F). and turned on. NOTICE • Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty. Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check valve) at pump inlet can cause pump or inlet connector damag
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Features and Controls Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. A U B T C S D R E N P F , G M L J K , A - Spray Gun — Controls the application of water onto cleaning L - Engine Identification — Provides model, type and code of surface with trigger device. Includes trigger lock. engine.
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Operation WARNING If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an please call the pressure washer helpline at (800) 743-4115. odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, Pressure Washer Location fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death. Clearances and Air Movement • Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors. WARNING • Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through wind
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IMPORTANT: Before starting the pressure washer, be sure How to Start Your Pressure Washer you are wearing adequate safety goggles. To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This starting information also WARNING applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least Risk of eye injury. a day. 1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source Spray can splash back or propel objects. capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater th
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10. Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope How to Stop Your Pressure Washer “snap back” against starter. 1. Release spray gun trigger and let engine idle for two minutes. WARNING 2. Move throttle to SLOW position, then STOP The high pressure stream of water that this position. equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and 3. ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction, press red button possible amputation. and squeeze spray gun trigger to
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How to Use Accessory Tray How to Use Project Pro® Nozzles The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to store your spray gun, nozzle extension and Project Pro® switch between four different Project Pro® nozzles. Project nozzles. There is also a hook at the front of the accessory Pro® nozzles can be changed while pressure washer is tray to hold your high pressure hose. running once spray gun trigger lock is engaged. The Project
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2. Select desired Project Pro® nozzle: • To apply detergent, applies project specific cleaners to help break down stubborn dirt and grime on a • For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher flow), variety of surfaces, select black Project Pro® for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV’s, patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select yellow cleaning detergent nozzle. Delicate Project Pro® nozzle. • For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium 3. Pull back on collar, insert new Project Pro
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5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it gun and pump. Turn on water. with clean water before stopping the engine. 1. Place detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of NOTICE clean water. You must attach all hoses before you start the engine. 2. Remove high pressure nozzle from nozzle extension. • Starting the engine without all th
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NOTE: Once a year you should clean or replace the spark Maintenance plug, clean or replace the air filter, and check the spray gun and nozzle extension assembly for wear. A new spark plug Maintenance Schedule and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs your engine run better and last longer. first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Pump Oil DO NOT attempt any oil maintenan
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Check High Pressure Hose 3. Remove nozzle from end of nozzle extension. The high pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, 4. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material kinking, or abuse. Inspect the hose each time before using it. clogging or restricting nozzle (A). Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, damage or movement of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately. WARNING A The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produce
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Checking Oil Level Engine Maintenance Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least WARNING every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. 1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface. 2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and and check oil electric shock. level. 3. Verify oil is at “Full” mark on dipstick. Replace and tighten dipstick. WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS
