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Direct Drive Pressure Washer
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- For high pressure water cleaning -
Models:
Maximum Working
Operating Pressure Pressure
Horse Power and
Model Motor Brand PSI MPa bar PSI MPa bar
6.5 hp Briggs & 2700 18.6 186 3000 20.6 206
2730B
Stratton
6.5 hp Honda 2700 18.6 186 3000 20.6 206
2730H
9 hp Honda 3000 20.6 206 3300 22.75 227.5
3030
11 hp Honda 3300 22.75 227.5 3600 24.0
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Warnings Warnings WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion: • Use equipment only in well ventilated area. � Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running or hot; shut off engine and let it cool. Fuel is flammable and can ignite or explode if spilled on hot surface. � Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop cloth
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Warnings WARNING TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or swallowed. � Read MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using. � Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating area of the equipment to help pro
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Component Identification Component Identification A D C B M E L K F J H G Key: AHose H Oil Level Site Gage B Hose Rack J Pressure Unloader Adjustment Knob C Gun Holder K Garden Hose Connection D Gun and Wand L High Pressure Hose Connection E Tip Storage M Engine ON/OFF Switch F Engine Oil Fill G Water Pump Oil Fill 4 309286K
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Setup Setup Shipping Damage Connect to Water Supply Check pressure washer for shipping damage. Notify the Connect hose from water supply to the garden hose carrier immediately if there is any damage. inlet on the pressure washer. Connecting High-Pressure Hose and Gun � The supply hose should not be longer than 50 ft (15 m) in length. Connect high-pressure hose between pump outlet and � Inside diameter of hose should measure at gun inlet. Both of these connections are made with quick least
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Operation Operation 4. Turn off water supply and disconnect pressure Pressure Relief Procedure washer from water. Follow this procedure when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, servicing or transporting equipment. ti5425a 1. Engage trigger lock. 5. Unlock trigger lock. Trigger gun to relieve pressure. Engage trigger lock. 2. Turn pressure washer OFF. ti5427a If you suspect the spray tip or hose is clogged or ON that pressure has not been fully relieved after fol- lowing the p
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Operation 3. Check oil level in pump. It should be half way up the Startup sight glass, located on the front of the pump. Add pump oil as necessary. The system is equipped with � Always engage the gun trigger safety latch when a thermal overload to help prevent severe damage. you stop spraying. This reduces the risk of fluid injection or splashing in eyes or on skin if the gun is bumped or triggered accidentally. Be sure latch is pushed fully down or it will not prevent the gun from bein
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Operation 7. Move switch to ON position and set throttle to HALF � For easier starting, have one person start pres- throttle position. sure washer while another triggers gun. � If engine is cold, before starting engine, close choke completely. In cool weather you might have to run engine for the first 10-30 seconds with the choke closed. In warm weather, open OFF choke completely as soon as engine starts. ON • If engine is warm, start engine with choke ti5434a completely open or only par
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Operation 3. Install black (large orifice) chemical tip (Installing Installing and Changing Spray and Changing Spray Tips, page 9). Tips Spray tips have 4- or 5-digit numbers on them. The first The large orifice of the chemical tip causes a drop two digits are the spray angle. in pressure that actuates the chemical injector. Changing back to a small orifice spray tip, deacti- Spray Tip No. Spray Pattern Fan Angle vates the chemical injector and produces high pres- 00XXX 0° blaster (red) s
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Shutdown, Flushing and Storage Shutdown, Flushing and Storage Short-term Storage (less than 30 Long-term (more than 30 days) days)/Winter Storage � Before you store the pressure washer overnight or � Do not store unit outside where it can be exposed to transport it, disconnect the water supply and rain, dirt or adverse weather conditions. CLOSE the fuel supply valve. � Do not expose pressure washer to freezing temper- atures or allow water to freeze in pressure washer components which could
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Maintenance Chart Maintenance Chart Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 6. Interval What to do Daily � Clean water inlet screen and filter. � Check engine and pump oil levels. Fill as necessary. � Check gasoline level. Fill as necessary. After first 5 hours of Change engine break-in oil. Drain oil when warm. Use SAE 30 or10W-30 detergent oil. operation After every 25 hours Clean and remove air cleaner foam. Wash with water and detergent. Dry thoroughly. Rub with of operation oil and squeez
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting T Problem Cause Solution Engine will not start or it is hard to No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor Fill tank with gasoline, open fuel shut- start off valve. Check fuel line and carbure- tor. Low oil Add oil to proper level. Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF posi- Turn switch to ON position. tion Water in fuel or old fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Use new fuel and make sure spark plug is dry. Engine flooded or improperly choked Open choke. Pull engine starte
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Packings are failing frequently or pre- Scored, damaged, or worn plungers Install new plungers. maturely Abrasive material in fluid being Install proper filtration on pump inlet pumped plumbing. Inlet water temperature too high Check water temperatures. It should not exceed 160°F (70°C). Pump running too long without spray- Never run pump more than 10 min- ing utes without spraying. Running pump dry Do not run pump without water. Strong surging at inlet a
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Pump Service: 2730B/2730H Model Pressure Washers Pump Service: 2730B/2730H Model Pressure Washers Repair kits are available. See the Parts List, page 18 (2730B) or page 20 (2830H). For the best results, use all parts in kits. Servicing Plungers 1. Loosen plunger retaining nut five or six turns using a 13mm wrench. Push plunger toward the crankcase � The following metric wrenches are needed: to separate plunger and retaining screw. 5mm, 13mm, and 22mm. 2. Remove nut from plunger and examine a
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Pump Service: 2730B/2730H Model Pressure Washers 6. Lightly grease packing cavities. Replace packings in the following order: Uneven tightening could cause the manifold to bind or jam. � head ring � v-packing Servicing V-Packings � intermediate ring � head ring 1. Remove manifold as described in Pumping Section, � v-packing page 14. � packing retainer 2. Carefully pull packing retainer from manifold. Exam- � o-ring in retainer groove ine o-ring. Replace o-ring if cut or damaged. 3. Remove V-p
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Pump Service: 3030, 3340, and 3540 Model Pressure Washers Pump Service: 3030, 3340, and 3540 Model Pressure Washers Repair kits are available. See the Parts List, page 22. For the best results, use all parts in kits. 3. Carefully examine each plunger for any scoring or cracking. Replace as necessary. Servicing Plungers Plunger Repair Kit 243430 is available to replace retain- Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 6. ers, o-rings, washers, and backup rings for three cylin- � The following met
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Pump Service: 3030, 3340, and 3540 Model Pressure Washers 8. Install capscrews and washers finger tight. Torque 3. Remove V-packing and head ring. Pull out retainer screws to 8.8 ft-lb (12 N◆m) following the tightening ring. Remove second V-packing and second head pattern in the following figure. ring. 4. Inspect all parts and replace as necessary. 5. Thoroughly clean packing cavities and inspect for 5 14 7 damage. 6. Lightly grease packing cavities. Replace packings in 2 8 3 6 the following
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Parts Parts 244389, Series A - 2730B with Briggs and Stratton 6.5 HP Motor 18 309286K
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Parts 244389, Series A - 2730B with Briggs and Stratton 6.5 HP Motor Ref. Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. No. Part No. Description Qty. 20 801546 SCREW, cap 2 1 116299 ENGINE, gasoline, 6.5 HP Briggs 1 21 100132 WASHER, flat 2 and Stratton 22 101566 NUT, lock 2 2 244749 PUMP, water, 2700, complete 1 23 801504 FOOT, rubber 2 3 244767 KIT, frame, includes wheels, feet 1 25 197792 KEY, square 1 and tip grommets 26 116477 WASHER, nylon 2 4 244784 GUN 1 27 244803 KIT, repair, unloader, preset, 2
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Parts Parts 244390, Series A - 2730H with Honda 6.5 HP Motor 20 309286K
