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3100 PSI (213.7 BARS) Pressure Washer
Operator’s Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 203709GS Revision - (04/20/2007)
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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 DIAMOND 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 necessarily kn
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unpack Pressure Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 sa
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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° spray tip. • 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
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To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you will Assembly need to perform these tasks: Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt 1. Fill out and send in registration card. to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. 2. Attach handle and billboard to main unit. Your pressure washer requires some assembly and is ready 3. Add oil to engine crankcase. for use after it has been properly serviced with the 4. Add fuel to fuel tank. recommended oil and fuel. 5. Connect high pressure h
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3. Place billboard (A) over holes on handle (viewing from 5. Insert “L” bolt (A) through hole just below billboard on front of unit). Push the tree clips (B) into the holes (C) right side of handle (viewing from front of unit). Hold until they sit flat against the billboard. bolt in place and attach plastic knob (B) from inside of unit. Tighten by hand. C B A B A Add Engine Oil and Fuel 4. Insert spray gun holder wireform (A) through hole on • Place pressure washer on a level surface. left side
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4. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump inlet screen (A). Clean screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run pressure NOTICE washer if inlet screen is damaged. DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on. • Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this A instruction will void warranty. NOTE: Remove and discard the shipping caps from the pump’s high pressure outlet and water inle
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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 T B R S , C P D N E M L F G K H L J A - Spray Gun — Controls the application of water onto L - Engine Switch — Set switch to “On” for recoil starting. cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes trigger lock. Set sw
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How to Start Your Pressure Washer Operation To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, instructions step-by-step. This starting information also please call the pressure washer helpline at (800) 743-4115. applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day. Pressure Washer Location 1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source Clearances and Air Movement capable of supplying water at a flow r
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IMPORTANT: Before starting the pressure washer, be sure WARNING you are wearing adequate safety goggles. The high pressure stream of water that this WARNING equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and Risk of eye injury. possible amputation. Spray can splash back or propel objects. Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when • Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in engine is stopped and water is disconnected, vicinity o
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2. Select desired spray tip: WARNING • For gentle rinse, select white 40° spray tip. The high pressure stream of water that this • To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray tip. equipment produces can cut through skin and its • To apply detergent, select black spray tip. underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and 3. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release collar. possible amputation. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place. Spray gun traps high water
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6. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube Pressure Washer. If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it 7. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower with clean water before stopping the engine. portion of area to be washed and work upward, using 1. Place detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of long, even, overlapping strokes. clean water. 8. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before 2. Remove high pre
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Pressure Washer Maintenance Maintenance Clean Debris General Recommendations Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from cleaning Regular maintenance will improve the performance and system. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area extend the life of the pressure washer. See any qualified around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris. dealer for service. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the pressure The pressure washer’s warranty does not cover items that w
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Nozzle Maintenance 6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun between 30 to 60 seconds. trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following these instructions: 7. Reinstall spray tip into
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3. Disconnect hose from spray gun and high pressure Engine Maintenance outlet on pump. Drain water from hose, gun, and nozzle See the engine operator’s manual for instructions on how to extension. Use a rag to wipe off the hose. properly maintain the engine. 4. Empty pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil CAUTION handle about six times. This should remove most liquid in pump. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. 5. Store unit in a clean, dry area. • Used motor oil
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Storing the Engine Winter Storage See the engine operator’s manual for instructions on how to NOTICE properly prepare the engine for storage. You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. Protecting the Pump • Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and render To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral your unit inoperable. deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver, Model 6039, to treat • Freeze damage is not covered under warranty. pump. This prevents freeze damage and lubr
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. Low pressure spray tip installed. 1. Replace with high pressure spray tip. 2. Water inlet is blocked. 2. Clear inlet. 3. Inadequate water supply. 3. Provide adequate water flow. 4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. 4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak. Pump has following problems: failure 5. Clogged inlet hose screen. 5. Check and clean inlet hose screen. to produce pressure, erratic pressure, chattering, loss of pressure, low water 6. Water supply is o
