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Owner’s Manual
Manual del Propietario
020252
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
(3400 PSI)
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Call: Pressure Washer Helpline
Llame: Línea Directa del Lavador a Presión
1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT
web: www.briggsandstratton.com
CAUTION PRECAUCIÓN
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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 Section 3 - Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow 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 and 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, ect. 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 pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your high pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Fuel Tank Oil Fill/Dipstick Throttle Lever Choke Lever Nozzle Extension with Fuel Valve Quick Connect Recoil Starter Rocker Switch (on front of engine) Spray Gun Air Filter High Pressure Hos
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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 pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, call the Remove Pressure Washer From pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115. Carton To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you Remove the high pressure hose, handle, and parts box will need to perform these tasks: i
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Section 3: Assembly Attach Handle to the Pressure Add Engine Oil and Fuel Washer Place pressure washer on a level surface. Use either a 13mm or adjustable wrench to attach the Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil and fuel handle to the pressure washer. recommendations and instructions. To attach handle to the pressure washer: CAUTION 1. Slowly tip pressure washer forward and let it gently Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has rest on front bumper. been properly fill
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Section 3: Assembly 5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length) Figure 3 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun to water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 4). Connect high CAUTION pressure hose here. There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a ‘Y’ shut-off connector or other convenience-type water shut-off valve. Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void w
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Section Operation 4 How to Start Engine HOW TO USE PRESSURE The best way to start your pressure washer for the first WASHER time is to follow these instructions step–by–step.This starting information also applies if have let the pressure If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, washer sit idle for 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 than
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Section 4: Operation How to Stop Pressure Washer WARNING 1. Let engine idle for two minutes. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in you can let go. engine owner’s manual. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could 3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped result. pressure in hose to avoid injury. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt NOTE: A smal
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Section 4: Operation Follow these instructions to change spray tips: To apply detergent follow these steps: 1. Engage safety latch on spray gun. 1. Review spray tip use. 2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current 2. Prepare detergent solution as required by spray tip off. manufacturer. 3. Select desired spray tip: 3. Place chemical injection siphon/filter into detergent For gentle rinse, select white 40° or green 25° container. spray tip. CAUTION To scour surface, select yellow 15
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Section 4: Operation 5. Apply high pressure spray to small area and then check Pressure Washer Rinsing surface for damage. If no damage is found, you can After you have applied detergent, scour the surface assume it is okay to continue cleaning. and rinse it clean as follows: 6. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with 1. Apply trigger lock to spray gun. same overlapping strokes as used for cleaning. 2. Remove black chemical spray tip from nozzle extension. Cleaning Detergent Siphoni
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Section Maintenance 5 Check High Pressure Hose SPECIFICATIONS The high pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, Rated Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,400 PSI kinking, or abuse. Inspect the hose each time before using it. Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 gallons per minute (gpm) damage or movement of couplings. If any of these Detergent Use detergent approved for pressure washers conditions exist, replac
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Section 5: Maintenance 4. Place o-ring into recess. Push o-ring snugly against WARNING in-line filter screen. The high pressure stream of water that this 5. Assemble nozzle extension to spray gun, as described equipment produces can pierce skin and its earlier in this manual. underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation. Nozzle Maintenance NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind. A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun Replace o-ring or
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Section Storage 6 To use PumpSaver, make sure the pressure washer is PREPARING THE UNIT turned off and disconnected from supply water. Read and follow all instructions and warnings given on the PumpSaver FOR STORAGE container. Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and CAUTION “freeze” pump action. If you do not plan to use the pressure You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. washer for more than 30 days, follo
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Section Troubleshooting 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. Low pressure spray tip installed. 1. Replace spray tip with high pressure spray tip. 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
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC EQUIPMENT OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective February 1, 2005 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before February 1, 2005 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 is
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Sección Reglas de Seguridad 1 CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES TABLA DE CONTENIDOS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Sección 1 - Reglas De Seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 Éste es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. Sirve Sección 2 - Características y Controles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 para advertir al usuario de un posible riesgo para Sección 3 - Montaje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 su integridad física. Siga todos los mens
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Sección 1: Reglas de Seguridad ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA Al motor funcionar, se produce monóxido de La gasolina y sus vapores son extremadamente carbono, un gas inodoro y venenoso. inflamables y explosivos. El respirar el monóxido de carbono, producirá El fuego o una explosión pueden causar quemaduras náusea, desmayo o la muerte. severas e inclusive la muerte. Algunas sustancias químicas o los detergentes pueden CUANDO AÑADA COMBUSTIBLE ser perjudiciales si inhalados o ingeridos, causando la náuse
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Sección 1: Reglas de Seguridad ADVERTENCIA PRECAUCIÓN Hacer funcionar el motor a velocidades excesivas aumenta el Los motores al funcionar producen calor. La riesgo de lesiones personales. temperatura del silenciador y de las áreas cercanas puede alcanzar o pasar los 150ºF (65ºC). NO juegue con partes que puedan aumentar o disminuir la velocidad de mando. Quemaduras severas pueden ocurrir al hacer NO opere la máquina lavadora a presión con un valor de presión contacto. superior a su clasific
