Briggs & Stratton 020221 Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l'Utilisateur
Manual No. 194867GS
Revision 0 (04/16/2004)
020221
(3400 PSI)
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Know Your Pressure Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Page
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
Read this manual carefully and become
familiar with your pressure washer. Know its
applications, its limitations and any hazards
involved.
This manual contains information for a high pressure
washer that operates at 3,400 PSI at a flow rate of
4.0 gallons per minute.This powerful, high quality system
features large 10” wheels, a pump equipped with an
automatic cool down system, chemical injection system,
nozzle extension with quick connect nozzles, safety goggles,
heavy duty 50’ hose, and more.
Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this
manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve the
right to change, alter or otherwise improve the product and
this document at any time without prior notice.
SAFETY RULES
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates
a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used
without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could
result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to
avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester,
it must be maintained in effective working order.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Fire
Explosion
Toxic Fumes
Hot Surface
Moving Parts
Electrical Shock
Slippery Surface
Fall
Kickback
Flying Objects
Fluid Injection
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• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
Spray contact with electrical wiring can result in
electrocution.
WARNING
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that
vapors may be inhaled.
• Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if
inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,
fainting or poisoning.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death.
DANGER
• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
• Operate this unit on a stable surface.
• The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back.
Use of pressure washer can create puddles and
slippery surfaces.
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if
you are too close to the cleaning surface.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel
to spill.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
WARNING
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• DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
• DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.
Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk
of injury and damage to pressure washer.
CAUTION
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING
• DO NOT point spray gun at glass when in jet spray mode.
• NEVER aim spray gun at plants.
High pressure spray may damage fragile items including
glass.
CAUTION
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
WARNING
• Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.
WARNING
• DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
• DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is
running.
• NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order.
• Always be certain spray gun,nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray
which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
CAUTION
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
• NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or
without protective housing or covers.
• DO NOT by–pass any safety device on this machine.
• Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all
parts of the equipment to be sure ice has not formed there.
• NEVER move machine by pulling on high pressure hose. Use
handle provided on unit.
• Check fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration, such as
chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing clamps,or damaged
tank or cap. Correct all defects before operating pressure
washer.
• This equipment is designed to be used with Briggs & Stratton
Power Products authorized parts ONLY. If equipment is used
with parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications,
user assumes all risks and liabilities.
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it
and shorten its life.
CAUTION
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Stay clear of exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Running engines produce heat and hot exhaust
gases.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas
can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Fire or severe burns can occur.
WARNING
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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.
Chemical Injection Siphon/Filter
Air Filter — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out
of intake air.
Automatic Cool Down System — Cycles water through
pump when water reaches 125°-155°F.Warm water will
discharge from pump onto ground.This system prevents
internal pump damage.
Chemical Injection Siphon/Filter — Use to siphon
detergent or other pressure washer chemicals into the low
pressure stream.
Choke Lever — Prepares a cold engine for starting.
Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel on and off to engine.
Fuel Tank — Fill tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Always
leave room for fuel expansion.
High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to the water
pump and the other end to the spray gun.
High Pressure Outlet with Quick Connect — To
connect high pressure hose.
Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect — Allows you to
switch between five different spray nozzles.
Oil Fill/Dipstick — Check and fill with oil here.
Pressure Control Knob — Varies the pressure of the high
pressure spray.
Pump — Develops high pressure.
Recoil Starter — Use for starting the engine manually.
Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.
Spray Gun — Controls the application of water onto
cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety latch.
Spray Tips — Chemical injection, 0°, 15°, 25°, and 40°: for
various cleaning applications.
Throttle Lever—Sets engine in starting mode for recoil
starter.
Water Inlet — Connect garden hose here.
Spray Gun
Nozzle Extension with
Quick Connect
High Pressure Hose
Throttle Lever
Choke Lever
Fuel Valve
Recoil Starter
Rocker Switch
(on front of engine)
Air Filter
Fuel Tank
Pressure
Control Knob
Pump equipped with
Automatic Cool
Down System
Water Inlet
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Spray Tips
High Pressure Outlet
with Quick Connect
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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you
attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer.
Remove Pressure Washer From
Carton
• Remove the high pressure hose, handle, and parts box
included with pressure washer.
• Slice two corners at the end of carton from top to
bottom so the panel can be folded down flat, then
remove all packing material.
• Roll pressure washer out of carton.
Carton Contents
Items in the carton include:
• Main unit
• High pressure hose
• Handle
• Engine oil
• Safety goggles
• Spray gun with quick connect fitting
• Nozzle extension with quick connect fitting
• Parts bag (includes the following):
• Bag containing 5 multi–colored quick connect nozzles
• Maintenance kit
• Owner’s manual
• Engine manual
• Handle hardware, including 4 carriage bolts and
4 flange nuts
If any of the above parts are missing or damaged, call the
pressure washer helpline at 1–800–743–4115.
PREPARING PRESSURE
WASHER FOR USE
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, call the
pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115.
To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you
will need to perform these tasks:
1. Attach handle to main unit.
2. Verify oil dipstick has been installed into pump (Figure 1).
NOTE:The pump has been filled with oil at the factory
and is ready for use.
3. Add oil to engine.
4. Add fuel to fuel tank.
5. Connect high pressure hose to spray gun and pump.
6. Connect water supply to pump.
7. Connect nozzle extension to spray gun.
8. Select and install desired nozzle.
Figure 1 — Pump Oil Dipstick
Pump Oil Dipstick
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Attach Handle to the Pressure
Washer
Use either a 13mm or adjustable wrench to attach the
handle to the pressure washer.
To attach handle to the pressure washer:
1. Slowly tip pressure washer forward and let it gently
rest on front bumper.
2. Align holes on handle with holes on base.
3. Insert carriage bolts provided to hold handle in place
(Figure 2).
4. Secure handle to pressure washer using four provided
flange nuts.
5. Slowly tip pressure washer back in place and insert
multi–colored spray tips in spaces provided in handle.
Add Engine Oil and Fuel
• Place pressure washer on a level surface.
• Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil and fuel
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner’s manual for recommendations.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT:To avoid pump damage, you must assemble
the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect
end of hose to base of spray gun (Figure 3). Pull back
on collar of quick connect, slide onto spray gun and let
go of collar.Tug on hose to be sure of a tight
connection.
CAUTION
• Refer to engine manual for oil and fuel fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will result
in equipment failure.
Figure 2 — Attach Handle to Pressure Washer
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NOTE: Remove and discard all pump shipping caps before
attaching hoses.
2. Similarly, attach other end of high pressure hose to the
high pressure outlet on pump. Pull back on collar of
quick connect, slide into pump and let go of collar. Pull
on hose to be sure of a tight connection.
3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (Figure 4). Clean screen if it contains
debris or replace if damaged. DO NOT run pressure
washer if inlet screen is damaged.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris.Turn off water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length)
to water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 4).
6. Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on spray gun to
purge pump system of air and debris.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit’s assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
1. Make sure handle is secure.
2. Make sure oil dipstick is installed into pump.
3. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
4. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to high pressure hose.
5. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
6. Add proper gasoline to fuel tank.
7. Provide a proper water supply (not to exceed 100°F).
8. Be sure to read “Safety Rules” and “How To Use Your
Pressure Washer” before using pressure washer.
Inspect inlet
screen. DO NOT
use if damaged;
clean if dirty.
Figure 4 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet
Connect high
pressure hose
here.
Figure 3 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
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.
• Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate eye protection.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.
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HOW TO USE PRESSURE
WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-743-4115.
How to Start Engine
The best way to start your pressure washer for the first
time is to 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.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
5.0 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer
for Use” for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON water.
5. Squeeze spray gun trigger until a steady stream of
water occurs.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 5).
Tighten by hand.
7. Select desired quick connect spray tip and insert it into
end of nozzle extension (see “How To Use Spray
Tips”).
8. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 6).
9. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner’s manual. Also see operating instructions tag
located on the pressure washer.
NOTE:Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast”
position when operating the pressure washer.
How to Stop Pressure Washer
1. Let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
engine owner’s manual.
3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve
pressure in hose.
NOTE:A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
Safety Latch
Figure 6 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Figure 5 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
CAUTION
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger
on spray gun.
Avoid injury from kickback.
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How to Use Spray Tips
The nozzle extension quick–connect allows the use of
several different spray tips. Each spray tip provides a
different spray pattern (Figure 7).
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
1. Engage safety latch on spray gun.
2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current
spray tip out.
3. Select desired spray tip:
• For gentle rinse, select white 40° or green 25°
spray tip.
• To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray
tip.
• To apply chemical, select black spray tip.
4. Pull back on collar,insert new spray tip and release collar.
Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place.
5. For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to 24
inches away from cleaning surface. DO NOT get closer
than 6 inches when cleaning automobile tires.
Cleaning and Applying Chemical
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
the pump.
To apply detergent follow these steps:
1. Review spray tip use.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by
manufacturer.
3. Place chemical injection siphon/filter into detergent
container.
4. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with high pressure
spray tips (White, Green,Yellow, or Red).
White
40°
Green
25°
Black
Yellow
15°
Red
0°
Low Pressure
High Pressure
Figure 7 — Spray Tips
Use to
apply
chemical
• NEVER exchange spray tips without locking the safety latch
on the trigger.
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray
which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
CAUTION
CAUTION
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and
without the water turned ON will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
CAUTION
• When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle,
route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting
the hot muffler.
Keep the chemical injection tube from coming in contact
with the hot muffler.
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