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3400 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. 203769GS Revision - (01/15/2008)
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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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5. Uncoil high pressure hose and slide metal reinforced Attach Hose Reel end through hole of hose reel. You will need the following tools to assemble the hose reel: • 8 mm wrench • Phillips screwdriver 1. Place hose reel onto left side of handle (A) (viewing from handle side of unit) just above carriage bolt. Make sure pin (B) in hose reel clamp inserts in hole (C) on handle. 6. Attach high pressure hose to fitting on hose reel. Tighten by hand. A C B NOTE: Make sure hose reel is attached to the
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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 cap. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of provided oil bottle into oil fill opening. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. NOTICE WHEN ADDING FUEL Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and • Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes shorten its l
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3. 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. 4. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in • Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this length) to the water inlet. Tighten by hand. instruction will void warranty. NOTICE NOTE: Rem
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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 W B C V D U E S T F , G R H P J N K M L L A - Spray Gun — Controls the application of water onto N - High Pressure Outlet — Connection for high pressure cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes trigger lock. hose.
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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. • Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through WARNING wind
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11. Move throttle control lever (C) to “High” position, How to Start Your Pressure Washer shown on engine as a rabbit . 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 C pressure washer end of ga
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WARNING WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result Contact with muffler area can result in serious in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm burns. toward engine faster than you can let go. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. could result. • NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun • DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. pressure. • Allow equ
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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 Project Pro® nozzles. switch between four different Project Pro® nozzles. Project Pro® nozzles can be changed while pressure washer is NOTE: The extra hole in the tray is for storing a utility brush. running once spray gun trigger lock is engaged. The Project The extra clip in the tray is for storing a turbo nozzle
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3. Select desired Project Pro® nozzle: • For applying detergent, applies project specific cleaners to help break down stubborn dirt and • For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher flow), grime on a variety of surfaces, select black Project for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV’s, patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select yellow Pro® cleaning detergent nozzle. Delicate Project Pro® nozzle. • For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium 4. Pull back on collar, insert new Project
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5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. 5. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray check surface for damage. If no damage is found, you gun and pump. Turn on water. can assume it is okay to continue rinsing. 6. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with NOTICE same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning. You must attach all hoses before you start the engine. • Starting the engine without all the hoses
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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 Hoses 3. Remove nozzle from end of nozzle extension. The high pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, 4. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material kinking, or abuse. Inspect the hoses each time before using clogging or restricting nozzle (A). them. 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 pr
