Use and Care Guide

16- ENG

10. Start engine. See Engine Owner's Manual for correctprocedure.

WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. If engine does not start after two

pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull starter cord slowly

until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent

hand or arminjury.

NOTE: If the oil level in the engine is low, the engine will not start. If the engine does

not start, check the oil level and add oil asneeded.

11. Depress trigger on gun to start waterflow.

WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Stand on a stable surface and

grip gun/spray wand firmly with both hands. Expect the gun to kick

whentriggered.

12. Release trigger to stop waterflow.

WARNING: Risk of injury from spray. Always engage

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the trigger lock (R) when gun is not in use. Failure to do

so could cause accidentalspraying.

SHUTTING DOWN

1. After each use, if you have applied chemicals, fill

the detergent tank with clean water and draw clean

water through chemical injection system to rinse

systemthoroughly.

NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Failure to do so could cause damage to

thepump.

2. Turn engine off. See Engine Owner'sManual.

NOTICE: Risk of property damage. NEVER turn the water off with the enginerunning.

3. Turn water sourceoff.

4. Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve any water pressure in hose or spraygun.

NOTE: Failure to release system pressure will prevent removal of high pressure

hose from spray gun or pumpconnection.

5. See Storage section in this manual for proper storageprocedures.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Risk of burn hazard. When performing maintenance, you may

be exposed to hot surfaces, water pressure or moving parts that can cause

serious injury ordeath.

WARNING: Risk of fire hazard. Always disconnect, spark plug wire,

let the engine cool and release all water pressure before performing any

maintenance or repair. The engine contains flammable fuel. Do not smoke or

work near open flames while performingmaintenance.

To ensure efficient operation and longer life of your pressure washer, a routine

maintenance schedule should be prepared and followed. If the pressure washer is

used in unusual conditions, such as high-temperatures or dusty conditions, more

fre quent maintenance checks will berequired.