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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER
HU80530 / HU80931
Your pressure washer has been engineered and manufactured to Husky’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 3 � Specific Safety Rules ...................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this manual. WARNING: Check damaged parts. Before further use of the Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, be carefully checked to determine that it will operate fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause properly and perform its intended function. Check for death or
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank or any electrical device. inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, �Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors and the like. and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdo
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand Read The Operator’s Manual operator’s manual before using this product. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result CAUTION: in minor or moderate injury.
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Engine................................................................................................................................... Briggs and Stratton 500 Series* Fuel Tank Capacity ......................................................................................................................................1 quart (.95 liters) Maximum Pounds Per Square Inch Pressure ....................................................................................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER OFF SWITCH See Figure 1. To turn the engine off, press and hold the OFF switch for a full three seconds or until the engine stops. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as RECOIL STARTER well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before The recoil starter is pulled to start the machine. use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating SPRAY WAND features a
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ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING HANDLE WARNING: See Figure 3. If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this To install the telescoping handle: tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warn- Align the arrows on the U-shaped handle with the arrows ing could result in serious personal injury. on the back of the frame. Push and hold the button on the handle as you slide the handle into the holes in the frame. WARNING: Lock the handle in place by aligning the s
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ASSEMBLY ADDING OIL TO THE ENGINE See Figure 4. NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately OIL CAP / 2 oz. of oil in the engine from testing. You must add oil to DIPSTICK the engine before starting it the first time. CAUTION: Any attempt to start the engine without adding oil will result in engine failure. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Unscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter- clockwise. Using 4-stroke engine oil (SAE 30), fill to the upper leve
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING INJECTION HOSE See Figure 6. Before detergent can be used with this machine, the injection hose must be attached. Push the open end of the clear injection hose securely over the fitting as shown in figure 6. Place the filtered end of the injection hose in the bottle of detergent. INJECTION ASSEMBLING THE SPRAY WAND HOSE See Figure 7. FITTING To attach the spray wand extension: Place the threaded end of the wand extension in the con- Fig. 6 nector on the end of the
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ASSEMBLY CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO THE PUMP COLLAR See Figure 9. ������After the high pressure hose has been uncoiled and attached to the spray wand: Align the collar on the threaded nipple on the pump. Insert the nozzle on the end of the high pressure hose collar into the threaded nipple. Turn the collar clockwise to tighten the hose securely to the pump. Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured. CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE THREADED NIPPLE PRESSURE WAS
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OPERATION APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below: �Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and house siding C � leaning cars, boats, motorcycles, outdoor furniture, and grills STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figures 11 - 12. PRIMER BULB 3X CAUTION: Do not run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on. Before starting the engine: Connect all hoses. RECOIL STARTER Check all fluids (oil and gas). Turn the garden hose
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OPERATION USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER See Figure 13.�� SLOT For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the spray wand at all times. Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure washer. Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the nozzle. To engage the lock out: Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot. To disengage the lock out: Push the lock out down and into its original position. For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should b
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OPERATION MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER TO MOVE THE MACHINE See Figure 16. NOTE: Never lift or carry this product using the moving handle. Turn the pressure washer off. Standing at the back of the machine, grasp the handle firmly with both hands and pull the handle up until it locks into place with a “click”. Tilt the machine toward you until it balances on the wheels then roll the machine to the desired position. STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 16. �����Store the pressure washer w
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER WARNING: See Figure 18. A dirty air filter will cause starting difficulty, loss of When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. performance, and shorten the life span of the engine. Check Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause the air filter monthly. For best performance, replace the air product damage. filter at least once a year. NOTE: DO NOT remove the shroud as you could disconnect WARNING: or loosen the wire connecting the OFF
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MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE OIL See Figure 19. NOTE: Run the engine out of gas to prevent gas spills if OIL DRAIN machine is tilted. Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time. PLUG �Place a container under the pressure washer. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the old oil. CONTAINER NOTE: Drain the oil while the engine is still warm but not hot. Warm oil will drain quickly and more completely. Replace the oil drain plug. Replace the oil with new, clean oil. This engine will hold 20 oz. or
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MAINTENANCE Inspect the spark plug and clean or replace, as neces- STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER sary. It is important to store this product in a frost-free area. Always Reinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the detergent disconnected. bucket before storing. Air Filter: NOTE: Use of a fuel stabilizer and pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life of the machine. Clean the air filter. Discharge Fuel: Hose
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine fails to start 1. No fuel in tank 1. Fill tank 2. Spark plug shorted or fouled 2. Replace spark plug 3. Spark plug is broken (cracked 3. Replace spark plug porcelain or electrodes broken) 4. Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, 4. Replace lead wire or attach to spark or disconnected from spark plug plug 5. Ignition inoperative 5. Contact aut
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