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165 BAR / 2400 PSI
Owner’s Manual / Manuel d'utilisation / Bedienungsanleitung /
Manual do Proprietário / Manual del Propietario
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Model No. 020223 (2400 PSI Pressure Washer) Manual No. 203761GS Revision - (04/24/2007)
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SAFETY RULES Warning Tag TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 A warning tag (Figure 1) is provided on your unit to inform Know Your Pressure Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 you of potential safety hazards. If the tag becomes damaged Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 or illegible, replace it by contacting your local Briggs & Operation . . . . . . . . .
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SAFETY RULES 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 nausea, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fainting or death. death. Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if WHEN ADDING FUEL inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes fainting or poisoning. before removing gas cap.
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SAFETY RULES WARNING WARNING Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will The high pressure stream of water that this pull hand and arm toward engine faster than equipment produces can pierce skin and its 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, ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
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SAFETY RULES NOTICE CAUTION Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk and shorten its life. of injury and damage to pressure washer. If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or DO NOT tamper with governed speed. contact Briggs & Stratton Power Products. DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure. NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or without protective housing or covers. CAUTION DO NOT
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KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 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. Spray Gun Recoil Starter High Pressure Hose Oil Fill/Dipstick Throttle Control Lever Choke Lever Chemical Injection Siphon/Filter Air Filter Adjustable Nozzle High Pressure Outlet & Water Inlet
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY PREPARING PRESSURE IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you WASHER FOR USE attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you Remove Pressure Washer From will need to perform these tasks: 1. Attach handle to main unit. Carton 2. Add oil to engine crankcase. Remove the parts bag, accessories, and inserts included 3. Add fuel to fuel tank. with pressure washer. 4. Connect high pressure hose to spray gun and pump.
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ASSEMBLY 3. Insert one “L” hook through hole just above billboard Connect Hose and Water Supply to on left side of handle (viewing from front of unit). Hold Pump hook in place and attach a plastic knob from inside of IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemble unit (Figure 4).Tighten by hand. the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses Figure 4 — Attach “L” Hooks to Handle before you start the engine. 1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose Spray Gun Hook to
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ASSEMBLY 3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect NOTICE inlet screen (Figure 7). Clean screen if it contains debris or replace if damaged. DO NOT RUN There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer inlet and any flow PRESSURE WASHER IF SCREEN IS DAMAGED. shut off device, such as a ‘Y’ shut-off connector or other Figure 7 — Inspect Inlet Screen convenience-type water shut-off valve. Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow thi
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OPERATION How To Start Pressure Washer HOW TO USE PRESSURE To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow WASHER these instructions step-by-step.This starting information also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, at least a day. please contact the local Briggs & Stratton service center. 1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than Pressure Washer
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OPERATION 9. When starting engine, position yourself as recommended WARNING in Figure 12 and start engine according to instructions given in engine operator’s manual. Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed Figure 12 - Recommended Starting Position 150°F (65°C). Severe burns can occur on contact. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases. All
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OPERATION 3. Twisting nozzle adjusts spray pattern from a narrow How T o Use Adjustable Nozzle pattern to a fan pattern (Figure 15). You now should know how to START your pressure Figure 15 — Adjusting the Nozzle for Spray Pattern washer and how to STOP it.The information in this section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern and to apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals. CAUTION A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray which increases risk of injury and damage to unit. NEV
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OPERATION 3. Apply high pressure spray to a small area, then check NOTICE surface for damage. If no damage is found, it is okay to Keep the chemical injection tube from coming in contact continue cleaning. with the hot muffler. 4. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle, same overlapping strokes as used for washing and route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting applying detergent. the hot muffler. 4. Sli
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SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS PRESSURE WASHER Outlet Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400 psi MAINTENANCE Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 gallons per minute (gpm) Detergent Use detergent approved for pressure washers Check and Clean Inlet Screen Water Supply Temperature . . . . Not to Exceed 100°F Examine the screen on the water inlet. Clean it if the Automatic Cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . Will cycle when water screen is clogged or replace
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MAINTENANCE Nozzle Maintenance O–Ring Maintenance A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun Through the normal operation of your pressure washer, trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure.The o–rings are used to keep the connections of the hoses and principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a orifice spray gun tight and leak–free.These o-rings may become clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, worn or damaged. etc.To correct the problem, immediately cl
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STORAGE 4. Draw RV antifreeze (non-alcohol) into the pump by PREPARING THE UNIT pouring the solution into a 3-foot section of garden hose connected to inlet adapter and pulling recoil FOR STORAGE handle twice. Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of If available, use PumpSaver in place of RV antifreeze and time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and follow package instructions. “freeze” pump action. If you do not plan to use the 5. Store unit in a clean, dry area. p
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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. 5. Clogged inlet hose strainer. 5. Check and clean inlet hose Pump has following problems: strainer. failure to produce pressure, erratic pressure, chattering, loss of 6. Water supply is
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC PRESSURE WASHER OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective December 1, 2005 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before December 1, 2005 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the pressure washer that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. Th
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Plaque d'avertissement TABLE DES MATIÈRES Consignes de sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23 Une plaque d'avertissement (figure 18) figure sur l'appareil pour Connaître Votre Nettoyeur Haute Pression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 signaler les risques pour la sécurité. Si cette plaque vient à être Assemblage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27 endommagée ou illisible, la remplacer par
