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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. 204571GS Revision A (04/15/2008)
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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 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth explosive. defects, or other reproductive harm. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WARNING Certain components in this product and related WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL accessories contain chemicals known to the State of • Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes California to cause cancer,
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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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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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Add Engine Oil WARNING 1. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and cap/dipstick. explosive. 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. provided oil bottle into oil fill opening. WHEN ADDING FUEL NOTICE • Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and befo
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5. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet (15 m) Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump in length) to the water inlet. Tighten by hand. NOTICE NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on. Damage to pump or water inlet connector will occur if a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check valve) is • Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this connected to pump. instruction will void warranty. • There MUST be at least ten feet (3M) of unrestricted ga
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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 M B N L J K , , C P R , S D E T F U G V H A- Spray Tips— Detergent, 0°, 15° and 40°: for various high L - Throttle Lever — Sets engine in starting mode for recoil pressure cleaning applications. starter and stops a runni
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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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8. Rotate fuel shut-off valve to “On” position (A) (fully WARNING counter-clockwise). Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. • NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun A pressure. • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and 9. Move throttle control lever (B) to “High” position, then pull rapi
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How to Use Accessory Tray WARNING The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to store your spray gun, nozzle extension and spray tips. There Contact with muffler area can result in serious is also a hook at the front of the accessory tray to hold your burns. high pressure hose. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, NOTE: The extra hole in the tray is for storing a utility brush. structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. The extra clip in the tray is for storing a turbo no
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How to Use Spray Tips Applying Detergent The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to CAUTION switch between four different quick connect spray tips. Spray Chemicals can cause bodily injury, and/or property tips can be changed while pressure washer is running once damage. spray gun trigger lock is engaged. The spray tips vary the spray pattern as shown below. • NEVER use caustic liquid with pressure washer. • Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps. Follow all Low Pressure manu
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Pressure Washer Rinsing Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it For Rinsing: with clean water before stopping the engine. 1. Remove black spray tip from nozzle extension. 1. Place detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of 2. Select and install desired high pressure spray tip clean water. following instructions How to Use Spray Tips. 2. Remove high pressure spray tip from nozzle extension. 3. Keep the spray gun a safe distance from t
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General Recommendations Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the pressure washer. See any qualified Maintenance Schedule dealer for service. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs The pressure washer’s warranty does not cover items that first. More frequent service is required when operating in have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To adverse conditions noted below. receive full value from the warranty, the operator
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Before Each Use Check Detergent Siphoning Tube 1. Check engine oil level. Examine the filter on the detergent tube and clean if clogged. The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting. Examine the 2. Clean debris. tube for leaks or tears. Replace the filter or tube if either is 3. Check water inlet screen for damage. damaged. 4. Check high pressure hose for leaks. 5. Check detergent siphoning tube/fiter for damage. Check Gun and Nozzle Extension 6. Check spray gun and nozzle extension assembl
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6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back Engine Maintenance flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds. WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. 7. Reinstall spray tip into nozzle extension. 8. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun. WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR PRESSURE 9. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. WASHER Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray • Disconnect the spark p
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Checking Oil Level 4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container. Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. 5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface. 6. Slowly pour oil (about 20 oz.) into oil fill opening to the 2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth. “Full” mark on dipstick. DO NOT overf
