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Owner’s Manual
Manual del Propietario
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Preguntas? La ayuda es justa un momento lejos!
Call: Pressure Washer Helpline
Llame: Línea Directa del Lavador a Presión
1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT
Web: www.briggsandstratton.com
Model No. 020228 Manual No. 195764GS Rev. 2 (01/19/2005)
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Section Safety Rules 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Section 1 - Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Section 2 - Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Section 3 - Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Obey all safety messages that follow this Section 4 - Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1: Safety Rules WARNING WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable an odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide will 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
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Section 1: Safety Rules WARNING CAUTION Running engines produce heat.Temperature of Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed of injury and damage to pressure washer. 150°F (65°C). DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Severe burns can occur on contact. DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure. Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. CAUTION DO NOT touch hot surfaces. A pressure washer produces
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Section Features and Controls 2 KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER Read this owner’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. Nozzle Extension Spray Gun with Quick Connect Accessory Tray Turbo Nozzle ProjectPro™ Recoil Starter Nozzles High Pressure Hose Air Filter Primer Bulb Oil Fill/Dipstick Throttle Lever High P
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Section Assembly 3 ASSEMBLY PREPARING PRESSURE IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you WASHER FOR USE attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. If you have any problems with the assembly of your Remove Pressure Washer From pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115. If calling for Carton assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial 1. Remove the parts bag, accessories, and inserts included number from
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Section 3: Assembly 2. Insert carriage bolts through holes from outside of unit 4. Insert multi–colored ProjectPro™ nozzles and other and attach a plastic knob from inside of unit (Figure 2). supplied accessories in spaces provided in accessory Tighten by hand. tray. See “How to Use Accessory Tray”. Figure 2 — Secure Handle Add Engine Oil and Fuel Place pressure washer on a level surface. CAUTION Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended o
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Section 3: Assembly 4. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds Connect Hose and Water Supply to to clean out any debris. Pump IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemble water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F). the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses 5. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in before you start the engine. length) to the water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 6). NOTE: Remove and
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Section Operation 4 How to Start Your Pressure Washer HOW TO USE YOUR To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow PRESSURE 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 call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115. 1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater
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Section 4: Operation 8. Start engine according to instructions given in engine WARNING owner’s manual.Also see operating instructions tag The high pressure stream of water that this located on the pressure washer. equipment produces can pierce skin and its WARNING underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will Spray gun retains high pressure when pressure pull hand and arm toward engine faster than washer is shut down, whic
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Section 4: Operation 2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current How to Use ProjectPro™ Nozzle ProjectPro™ nozzles off. Store ProjectPro™ nozzles in System holder provided on the accessory tray. The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to 3. Select desired ProjectPro™ nozzle: switch between four different ProjectPro™ system nozzles. For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher The ProjectPro™ nozzles vary the pressure and spray flow), for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks,
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Section 4: Operation For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and lower How to Use the Turbo Nozzle flow), for stubborn or hard to reach surface such The turbo nozzle rotates the high pressure stream in a as second story surfaces, paint removal, oil stains, rapid circular pattern.Always start the turbo nozzle at a rust removal or other stubborn substances (tar, distance, gradually getting closer to the surface until you gum, grease, wax, etc.), select red Max get the cleaning force you want. Proje
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Section 4: Operation 3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into 4. Keep spray gun a safe distance from the area you plan detergent container. to spray. CAUTION WARNING Keep the chemical injection tube from coming in contact with the hot muffler. High pressure spray could cause you to fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface. When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle, route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot muffler. Keep
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Section Maintenance 5 SPECIFICATIONS PRESSURE WASHER Maximum Outlet Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 psi MAINTENANCE Maximum Flow Rate . . . . 2.2 gallons per minute (gpm) Detergent Use detergent approved for pressure washers Check and Clean Inlet Screen Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not to Exceed 100°F Examine the screen on the water inlet. Clean it if the Temperature screen is clogged or replace it if screen is damaged. Automatic Cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . Will
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Section 5: Maintenance 4. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material Check In-Line Filter clogging or restricting nozzle (Figure 19). Refer to Figure 18 and service the in-line filter if it Figure 19 — Nozzle Maintenance becomes clogged, as follows: Figure 18 — Clean In-Line Filter Use wire here Filter Screen to remove debris. Nozzle Extension O-ring 5. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension (Figure 20). 1. Detach spray gun and nozz
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Section 5: Maintenance 3. Tilt pressure washer to drain oil into an approved Pump Maintenance container until it drips slowly from pump. Changing Pump Oil 4. Tilt pressure washer in opposite direction and empty Change oil every 50 hours or once yearly, whichever premeasured pump oil bottle into same opening (a occurs first. small funnel may be helpful). NOTE: Purchase a premeasured bottle of pump oil, item 5. Install black pump oil cap and tighten firmly. number 190586GS, by contacting the neare
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Section Storage 6 PREPARING THE UNIT CAUTION You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. FOR STORAGE Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of render your unit inoperable. time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and Freeze damage is not covered under warranty. “freeze” pump action. If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than 30 days, follow this procedure: 1. Flush chemical injection
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Section Troubleshooting 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. Low pressure nozzle installed. 1. Replace nozzle with high pressure nozzle. 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, erratic strainer. pressure, chattering, loss of 6. Water
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC EQUIPMENT OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective September 1, 2004 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before September 1, 2004 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
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Sección Reglas de Seguridad 1 CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES TABLA DE CONTENIDOS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD Sección 1 - Reglas De Seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22 Éste es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. Sirve Sección 2 - Características y Controles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 para advertir al usuario de un posible riesgo para Sección 3 - Ensamblaje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26 su integridad física. Siga todos los mensajes de
