Owner's manual

Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assemblyto confirm you have performed
all of the following:
• Make sure the handle is in place and secure.
• Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the
engine crankcase.
• Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Check for properly attached hose connections.
• Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damageto the high pressure hose.
• Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
• Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "How To Use Your
PressureWasher" before using the pressure washer.
HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASH ER
If you haveany problems operating your pressurewasher,
pleasecall the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
To Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructions step-by-step. This starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
• Placethe pressure washer in an area close enough to an
outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow
rate greater than 2.8gallons per minute.
• Check that the high pressure hose is connected to the
spray gun and to the pump. See"Preparing Pressure
Washer for Use" for illustrations.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water.
CAUTION! Do Not run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Squeezethe trigger on the gun until you have a steady
stream of water. This purges the pump of air and
impurities.
• Attach the nozzle extension to the spray gun (Figure I I).
Tighten by hand.
Choose the nozzle you want to use and insert it intothe
nozzle extension. See "How to Use the Nozzles" on
page I0.
• Engagethe safetylatch to the spraygun trigger (Figure 12).
Safety Latch
• Rotate the fuel shut-off valve to the "On" position (fully
counter-clockwise) (Figure 13).
"On" position
• Move the throttle leverto "Fast" position, shown on
engine as a rabbit (Figure 14).
• Move the choke leverto the "Choke" position
(Figure 15).
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