All Power APW5102 Owner’s Manual

3000PSIPRESSUREWASHER

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Thank you for purchasing e Pressure Washer,

WheLher you are doing light cLeaninB at home or are

needing power to do the Lough jobs, pressure

washers are built to 81re you the power you need.
Your pressure washer WiLLserve you in the future,

foi|owing proper break=in procedures, by ustng
recommended set-up and operating procedures,

and performing preventtve maintenance as specified

I n this and the accornpanying engine man ua|.

Most important ts the safety ofyog and those

around youo P.emember [:hat while the pressure
washer gWes you the power you need to complete

your Job_ s=fety rules should a!.ways be foitowed.

Thank you for selecting our product,

Safety Sym boI$

The foLLowtnB symbots are used throUffhouf: this
manual Foltow Listed instructions to erasure your

safety,

The Precaut forts
whenever u_mg s_orm_ or serwcm_ Pressure

Washers or their ensmes [o reduce the
possibility of persona_ 1njury.

Over[ooMn_ or _8noMn8 these precautions _an

Lead to persona_ m_ury or produc_ damage.

e _ead _n_s manua_ carefully. K_ow you_

eqUipmento Cons_der app_lcatfons potent_a_
hazards and _m_tations fo_ you_ umt.

e This equipment Is designed fo_ sPeetfi_

_pplications. Do not modify or use fo_ any
application other than which It _s desi_ned.

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Store the pressure washer in a we_L

ventilated area with the fuel _ank empty.
Fuel should no_ be _tored near the

pressure washer.

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Never opera _e under these conditions:
a. A noticeable _han_e _nen_e speed.

b, Anoticeabte [ossof pressure.

c Theen_inem_sfires

d. Smoke or f_ames are present.
e. Enclosed compar_men_
_. Excessive vibration.

_. Rainor indement weather.

_ndleate_ a potentiaLLy hazardous _tu_on e_s

which _f no_; avoided, _ay result _n m_nor or
moderate _njury o_ product damage°

No_e: _nd_cates operation or maintenance information

helpfu_ _o _mprove performance or opera_ion,

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Water spray must never be directed towards
any e_e_tri_ wirin8 or d_reet[y towards the

pressure washer.

Do not a{,[ow the hose to come in _ontact

with the hot muffler.

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Equipment must be placed on a firm.
supporting suHaceo

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Remove the _park piu_ or cable from the
spark p_ug to prevent ace Ldenta[ starting,

when not t_ use_ or prior te detacMn_ the
high pressure hose.

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Keep the pressure washer dean and free. o_
oi_, mud and other foreign matter.

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Do not wear loose c_[o_h_n_, jewelry, or
anythm_ that may be caugh_ in (he engine,

Never direct spray a_. people or animals°

Never allow children to operate pressure
washer a_ any t_me.

Use both hand_ to _ontro| _he wand.

GENERALPRECAUTIONS

• Do not touch the nozzte or water spray white
operating.

• Wear safety goggtes white operating.

• Only approved hoses and nozzles shoutd

be used.

• Do not kink the high pressure hose.

• A[t hose connections must be property seated.

• Prior to starting the pressure washer in

cow weather, be sure ice has not formed in
any part of the equipment.

• Use onty recommended chemicals.

• Outdoor use onty.

• Ptace the pressure washer away from
cleaning site during operation.

• To prevent accidentat discharge, the spray

gun shoutd be secured by rocking trigger
when not in use.

• Do not run the pressure washer for more
than five minutes without depressing the

trigger or damage to the pump may resutt.

• Check the fuel system periodicatty for teaks

or signs of deterioration such as chafed or
spongy hose, loose or missing damps, or
damaged tank or cap. Art defects shoutd be
corrected before operation.

• Do not touch hot muffler.

SAFETY FEATURES

THERMAL RELIEF VALVE

A thermat retief vatve is provided to protect
the pump from overheating if the spray gun is ctosed
for an extended tength of time or the nozzte becomes
ptugged. However, it is intended to be used as a
backup system and every effort shoutd be made to

not permit the pump to heat up.

We recommend turning the pressure washer off if it
witt not be used for more than five minutes. This

saves wear on the unit, reduces fuel consumption and
extends the rife of the pump by avoiding heat.

SAFETY LOCK OFF LATCH

To prevent accidentat discharge of high pressure
water, the safety tatch on the trigger should be
engaged whenever the pressure washer is not in use.

LOW-OIL SHUTDOWN

Some engines are equipped with tow-oit shutdown. If
the engine oit [ever becomes tower than required, the

pressure washer witt automatica[ty shut off. (Refer to
the engine manuat for this feature). This protects
your pressure washer engine from operating without
proper [ubrication.

If the pressure washer engine shuts off and the oi[
fever is according to specification, check to see if the
pressure washer is sitting at an angte that forces oit

to shift. Prate on an even surface to correct this. If
the engine fairs to start, the oi[ [eve[ may not be

sufficient to deactivate tow oi[ [ever switch. Be sure
the pumpis comptetety fur[ of oit.

• Service, operate and refuet under the

for[owing conditions:
a. Good ventitation.

b. Refuet the pressure washer in a weft
righted area.

c. Avoid fuet splits and never refuel white
the pressure washer is operating.
d. Avoid an ignition source when refueling.

e. Use read free fuet with a minimum of

85 octane.

• Do not smoke near the pressure washer.

• Do not use damaged high pressure hoses.

The pump witt overheat and may damaged, or

cause damage if allowed to circutate more than
five minutes.

BEFORE OPERATION

NOTE: The engine and pump on your pressure washer
witt often have improved performance after a

break-in period of severat hours.

PRE-START PREPARATION

Before starting the pressure washer, check for toose
or missing parts and for any damage which may have
occurred during shipment.

NOSEAND GUN ASSEMBLY

NOTE: A|_gn threaded connections carefully to
prevent dama_n_ threads during assemb|yo
Tighten c@nnect_ons securely to prevent teaks

during operation.

Attach the hose to the in|of of the tr_ger gun.

LUBRICATION

DO NOT attempt to start the pressure washer

en_'ine without f_iHin_ the engine crank cas_ w_th

_he _roper amount and type of o_L_ (See the

accompanying engine manua_ _or _h_S

information.} You_ pressure washer engine h_s

been sh_pped from the factory w_thout o_[ _n the

Operattn_ the umt w_thou[ o_t will rum the eng, me_
The pump has been shipped w_th o_L Before

opera[_n8 the pressure washer check [he ot_ leve_
O_ the pump _o make sure the oH tore{ _s to

pump's manufacturers required [eve[. Use oi_
that _s recommended from the pum_s

manufacturer. DO NOT OVERFILL!

FUEl

F_[_ the tank w[_h c&ean fresh unleaded

automotive gasoUneo Regular grade gasoUne may

be used provided a h_h notable raD_g _sobtained

_at [east _5 pump octane/,

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

START_ UP PROCEDURE

_o Make sure water supply _s connected and

turned on
Re_ease _un safety ff_ocked_

3o To allow air [o escape from the hose. squeeze

tr_ser on the Sun un[_| there _s a steady f_ow of

water comm_ _rom the _ozz[e

4_ Remove any d_rt or foreign ma_ter from [he Sun

ou_Iet and the ma{e connector of the wand.

5_ Insert the nozzle wand _nto the _un wand and

t_£hten the twist fast: f_tt_n_ securely by hand.

f the wane _sno[ secure[_ locked into peace, {t

could De elected unde_ h_h pressure w_en

bperatm_ the gun, POSSibly causmR m)ury o_

damage.

ING ENGINE

I)Check o_land 9as

2) C#a_ect _ose & _r_ #a water

3) S_aeeze tr_ _ger
4} _ake s_re pressure was_er _s o_ lbe o_ pos_on

S) Set gas lever (0 ape#

6) Set choke if available & se_ t_#ttle to fas(

7) When start|ng eag_ne, pull cord s|ewly until

rests[once _s fel_L, &lhen pel| rapiel_ [e avoid
k_ckback

8} # engine sta_s & fa_ls [e coalmue to run or #

increase resistance _s felt d_r}n# startia# pull

altempts repeal steps 3

Gasoline _svery dan_ero_o Ser_o_ injury may
result from fire caused by _aso{ine engine

contracting ho_ surfaces.

[ OPERATING CONNECTIONS

HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
Attach U_e h_Sh pressure hose to U_e pressure

washer by puWn_ back the co_ar o_ the Qu_ck
connect coupHn_ on [he hose and pushln_ tt over

the coup[m_ half on the pressure washer ouUet.

NOTE: DO NOT use a high pressur_ hose from

another man ufacturer.

WATER CONNECTION
Before con_ec[_nR to umt ru[_ wa_er throush K_e

garden hose _not suppUed) to f_ush out any fore_sn
matKe_.,

Attach garden hose to the pressure washer' water

NOTE; The water supply must provide a m_n_mum
of 4 Sop.re. at 2Opos.L or {he pump may be

CHEMICAL INJECTION

This pressure washer _s mtended for use only

w_th Hqu_e car wash de[er_ents_
spec_f_caUy foe pressure washer and w_th mild
soaps° On{y use chem_a{s compatible with the

aluminum and brass parts of the pressure
washer: Powdered snobs may c1[o8 t_e _n_ect_on

system. Always use chemicals accord_n8 to the
mam_facturer d_rec_iions. We assumes t_o

respons{bH_ty for any d_rnases caused by
chem_cats m)ec[ed through I.hispressu_'ewasne_

1o Attach rejection tube assembly to the s_phon

mjec_or on the pump

2_ Open a c:ontamer of chemica|s and paste next

to the unft near _ne i_ject_on tube,

3. Visually mspecL strainer at the end of [he
_n]ect_On Lube to verify thal_ _t _s not clogged_

4_ _nsert the _n]ect_on tube into the container

a_[ the way to the bottom.

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MAINTENANCE

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5. Remove the high pressure nozzle from the wand
and instal[ the black injection nozzle. The

solution will automatically mix with the
water and discharge through the nozzle.

NOTE: For certain models, if the engine throttle
is not in the fast position, the injection of the

solution may be decreased or stopped.

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Cleaning Techniques
When cleaning with the pressure washer, many

cleaning tasks can be solved with water alone, but
for most tasks, it is advantageous to use a
detergent also. A detergent ensures a quick

soaking of the dirt allowing the high pressure water
to penetrate and remove the dirt more effectively.

APPLICATION OF SOAP OR DEGREASER

1. Apply the solution to a DRYwork surface.
On a vertical surface, apply horizontally from side
to side starting from the bottom to avoid streaking.

NOTE: Wetting the surface first is not
recommended, it dilutes the detergent and

reduces its cleaning effects.

Avoid working on hot surfaces or in direct sunlight
to minimize the chances of the chemical damaging

painted surfaces. Damage may occur to painted

surface if chemical is allowed to dry on the
surface. Hold nozzle far enough away from

surface to prevent damage to the surface.

2. Allow chemical to remain on the surface for a
short time before rinsing.

3. Rinse with clean water under high pressure. On

a vertical surface, first rinse from the bottom up,
then rinse from the top down. Hold nozzle 6 to 8
inches from the work surface at a 45 ° angle using

the flat spray as a peeling toot rather than a scrub
brush.

APPLICATION OF WAX

1. Immediately after cleaning, apply wax. Place

injection tube in container of wax.

2. Apply the wax sparingly in an even layer. Apply

to wet surfaces from bottom up for even
distribution and to avoid streaking.

3. Remove the suction tube from the wax bottle

rinse off the surplus wax.

NOTE: IF SURPLUS WAX IS NOT REMOVED, A HAZY

FINISH MAY RESULT.

4. Wipe dry to reduce water spotting.

CLEANING TECHNIQUES

END OF OPERATION

End of Operation
When you have completed use of the chemical
injection system, remove tube from container.
Continue to run in tow pressure position and

inject clean water through the tube and
injection system by placing end of tube in a

container of clean water. Continue to run until
it is thoroughly cleaned.

MAINTENANCE

CONNECTIONS

Connection on pressure washer hoses, gun and
spray wand should be cleaned regularly and
lubricated with the manufacturer's recommended

grease to prevent leakage and damage to the

o-rings.

NOZZLE
Clogging of the nozzle causes the pump pressure

to be too high and cleaning is immediately

required.

A nozzle cleaner must only be used when the
spray wand is disconnected from the gun or

personal injury could be occur

1. Separate the wand from the gun.

2. Clear the nozzle with a small rigid piece of wire
such as a paper clip.

3. Flush the nozzle backwards with water.

4. Reconnect the wand to the gun.

Restart the pressure washer and depress the
trigger on the spray gun. If the nozzle is stilt

plugged or partially plugged, repeat above
instructions 1-4.

If the previous procedure does not clear the

nozzle, replace with a new nozzle.

WATER SCREEN

The pressure washer is equiped with a water inlet
screen to protect the pump. If the screen is not

kept clean, it wilt restrict the flow of water to the
pressure washer and may cause damage to the
pump. Do not damage the screen white removing

or cleaning screen. Any foreign particles entering
the pump may damage the pump. Do not operate

pressure washer without the screen in place.
Remove the screen and backflush to remove

impurities from screen. Replace immediately.