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Owner’s Manual
Manual del Propietario
01805
Model 01806 Shown
(2500 PSI)
01806
(2650 PSI)
01936
(2550 PSI)
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Preguntas? La ayuda es justa un momento lejos!
Call: Pressure Washer Helpline - 1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT
Llame: Línea Directa del Lavador a Presión - 1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
Manual No. 191678GS
Revision 1 (03/03/2003)
JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
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Pressure Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Obey all safety messages that follow this Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Pressure Washer WARNING DANGER Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an explosive. odorless, colorless, poison gas. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if death. inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning. WHEN ADDING FUEL Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death. Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.
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Pressure Washer WARNING CAUTION Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk Running engines produce heat and hot exhaust of injury and damage to pressure washer. gases.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Fire or severe burns can occur. DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. CAUTION Stay clear of exhaust gases. A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray Allo
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Pressure Washer To attach handle with accessory tray (Models 01805 ASSEMBLY and 01806): IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you NOTE: All assembly operations given in this section will attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. be described from the perspective of assembling the pressure washer from the rear. Remove Pressure Washer From 1. Slide plastic accessory tray onto handle and align holes Carton in accessory tray with holes on handle (Figure 1). Figure 1 — Attach Ac
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Pressure Washer 4. Insert “L” bolt through hole on left side of handle 7. Pinch chemical hose and slide it into metal clip as (viewing from rear of unit) and attach plastic knob. shown in Figure 5. Tighten knob by hand (Figure 3). Figure 5 — Slide Chemical Hose into Metal Clip Figure 3 — Secure Handle 5. Insert carriage bolt through right side hole from outside of unit and attach plastic knob from inside of unit (viewing from rear of unit).Tighten by hand 8. Tilt unit up by handle and attach met
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Pressure Washer To attach handle supplied with two “L” hooks Add Engine Oil (Model 01936): IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine 1. Place handle assembly onto handle supports connected before it has been properly serviced with the to main unit. Make sure holes in handle align with holes recommended oil may result in an engine failure. on handle supports (Figure 7). Place pressure washer on a level surface. Figure 7 — Attach Handle to Base Refer to engine owners manual to add re
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Pressure Washer Connect Hose and Water Supply to Figure 14 — Connect the Garden Hose to Water Inlet Pump IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses Inspect inlet screen, before you start the engine. DO NOT use if damaged, clean if dirty. 1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose Model 01806 to base of spray gun (Figure 12).Tighten by hand. OR Figure 12 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun Inspect inlet screen,
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Pressure Washer 7. On all models, attach nozzle extension to spray gun HOW TO USE YOUR (Figure 16).Tighten by hand. PRESSURE WASHER Figure 16 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115. How to Start Pressure Washer To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow 8. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 17). these instructions step-by-step.This starting information
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Pressure Washer If Unit is Equipped with Adjustable If Unit is Equipped with Nozzle Quick-Connect Spray Tips If your pressure washer is equipped with an adjustable nozzle CAUTION! NEVER exchange nozzles without (Model 01805 (2500 PSI)), adjust the spray pattern and spray locking the safety latch on the trigger. pressure as follows: NOTE: Model 01805 (2500 PSI) is NOT equipped with 1. Slide nozzle forward to obtain low pressure mode quick connect spray tips. (Figure 18). Slide nozzle backward to
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Pressure Washer 5. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower CAUTION! Firmly grasp spray gun with both portion of area to be washed and work upward, using hands when using high pressure spray to avoid long, even, overlapping strokes. DO NOT allow injury if gun kicks back. detergent to dry on (prevents streaking). 5. Expand spray pattern or select white 40° quick 6. Allow detergent to soak in between 3–5 minutes connect spray tip for a more gentle rinsing action. before washing and rins
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Pressure Washer 3. Place in-line filter screen into threaded end of nozzle GENERAL MAINTENANCE extension. Direction does not matter. Push the screen in with eraser end of pencil until it rests flat at bottom RECOMMENDATIONS of opening.Take care to not bend screen. The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that 4. Place o-ring into threaded end of extension. Push have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To o-ring snugly against in-line filter screen. receive full value from the
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Pressure Washer 7. Reattach nozzle extension to spray gun. Nozzle Maintenance 8. Reconnect water supply, turn on water, and start A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun engine. trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure.The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is an orifice 9. Test pressure washer by operating with nozzle in high clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt or and low positions. sand.To correct the problem, immediately clean the orifice
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Pressure Washer NOTE: Purchase a premeasured bottle of pump oil, item Purge Pump of Air and number 190585GS, by contacting nearest authorized Contaminants service center. To remove air from the pump, follow these steps: Change pump oil as follows: 1. Set up pressure washer as described in “Preparing 1. Drain engine oil and fuel from pressure washer. Pressure Washer For Use”. Connect water supply and 2. Use 8mm allen wrench to remove black oil cap from turn water on. pump. It’s found between high
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Pressure Washer 3. Empty pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil PREPARING THE UNIT handle about 6 times.This should remove most liquid from pump. FOR STORAGE 4. Draw RV antifreeze (non-alcohol) into pump by Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of pouring the solution into a 3-foot section of garden time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and hose connected to inlet adapter and pulling recoil “freeze” pump action. If you do not plan to use the handle twice. pre
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Pressure Washer TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. Nozzle in low pressure mode. 1. Pull nozzle backward for high pressure mode. 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: 5. Clogged inlet hose strainer. 5. Check and clean inlet hose failure to produce pressure, strainer. erratic pressure, chattering, loss 6. Water supply is ov
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC EQUIPMENT OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s), of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the
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Lavadora de Presión TABLA DE CONTENIDOS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Reglas De Seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Éste es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. Sirve Ensamblaje. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23 para advertir al usuario de un posible riesgo para Funcionamiento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26 su integridad física. Siga todos los mensajes de Mantenimiento. .
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Lavadora de Presión ADVERTENCIA PELIGRO Al motor funcionar, se produce monóxido de La gasolina y sus vapores son extremadamente carbono, un gas inodoro y venenoso. inflamables y explosivos. El respirar el monóxido de carbono, producirá El fuego o una explosión pueden causar quemaduras náusea, desmayo o la muerte. severas e inclusive la muerte. Opere el lavadora de presión SOLAMENTE al aire libre. CUANDO AÑADA COMBUSTIBLE Utilice un respirador o máscara siempre que exista la posibilidad de in
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Lavadora de Presión ADVERTENCIA PRECAUCIÓN El lavadora de presión produce un rocío alto de la presión Los motores en funcionamiento producen calor y cuál riesgo de aumentos de la herida y dañe a la unidad. gases de escape a altas temperaturas. La temperatura del silenciador y de las zonas cercanas puede alcanzar NO asegure la pistola de rociado en la posición (open = abierto). o superar los 65 ºC (150 ºF) NO abandone la pistola de rociado cuando la máquina esté en Se pueden producir incendio
