Briggs & Stratton BPW2400, BPW2700, BPW3500 Owner's Manual

Model No. 01778-0, 01779-0 & 01780-0 Manual No. 191806GS Revision 0 (10/17/2002)

Owner’s Manual / Manuel d'utilisation / Bedienungsanleitung /

Manual do Proprietário / Manual del Propietario

BPW3500

BPW2700

BPW2400

Pressure Washer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Maintenance/Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your pressure washer. Know its applications,
its limitations and any hazards involved.

Briggs & Stratton reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise
improve the product and this document at any time without 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.

Warning Label and Location

A warning label (Figure 1) is provided on your unit to inform you
of potential safety hazards. If the label becomes damaged or
illegible, replace it by contacting your local Briggs & Stratton
dealer to obtain a new one.

The icons on the warning label are shown and described in detail
later in this safety section.

The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.

Spray contact with electrical wiring can result in
electrocution.

WARNING

Figure 1 — Warning Label

• 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.

• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.

• The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.

• Operate this unit on a stable surface.

The high pressure spray could also cause you to
fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface.

Pressure in a running washer builds as you
climb.When you press the trigger, the recoil
from the initial spray could cause you to fall.

Use of pressure washer can create puddles and
slippery surfaces.

WARNING

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• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.

• Allow equipment to cool before touching.

Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).

Severe burns can occur on contact.

WARNING

• DO NOT tamper with governed speed.

• DO NOT operate the pressure washer above the rated
pressure.

Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk
of injury and damage to pressure washer.

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

WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER

• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.

WARNING

• Always wear eye protection when you use this equipment or
when you are in the vicinity where the equipment is in use.

High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.

WARNING

• DO NOT point spray gun at glass when in the jet spray mode.

• NEVER aim the spray gun at plants.

High pressure spray may damage fragile items including
glass.

CAUTION

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.

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 gasoline 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
gasoline 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 GASOLINE 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 gasoline vapors.

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.

WARNING

• NEVER aim the spray gun at people, animals or plants.

• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure washer.

• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.

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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IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you attempt
to assemble or operate your new pressure washer.

REMOVE PRESSURE WASHER

FROM CARTON

• Remove all accessories and parts bag 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.

PREPARING PRESSURE WASHER

FOR USE

If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure
washer or if parts are missing or damaged, contact the local Briggs
& Stratton service center.

To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you will
need to perform these tasks:

• Attach the handle to the main unit (if applicable).

• Install oil dipstick on pump (if applicable).

• Add oil to the engine.

• Add fuel to the fuel tank.

• Connect the high pressure hose to the spray gun and the
pump.

• Connect the water supply to the pump.

• Connect nozzle extension to spray gun.

• Select and install desired nozzle (if applicable).

Attach the Handle to the Unit

Your pressure washer may be equipped with any of the following
handles. Please see the appropriate section for your type of
handle.

To attach a slip-over handle:

• Place the handle onto the handle supports already connected
to the main unit. Make sure the holes in the handle align with
the holes on the handle supports (Figure 2).

NOTE: It may be necessary to move the handle supports from
side to side.

• Insert the carriage bolt through the hole on the right side of
the handle (viewing from front of unit) and attach the plastic
knob (Figure 3).Tighten the knob by hand.

• Insert the “L” bolt through the hole on the left side of the
handle (viewing from front of unit) and attach the plastic knob
(Figure 3).Tighten the knob by hand. If not installed, add the
vinyl cap to the “L” bolt.

• Insert the multi–colored nozzles (if supplied) in the spaces
provided in the handle.

To secure a fold down handle:

• Raise guide handle, secure in place (Figure 4).

Install Oil Dipstick on Pump

NOTE: Model 01778 (2400 PSI) is NOT equipped with an oil

dipstick.

CAUTION!You MUST remove the pumps shipping cap and

install the oil dipstick (if equipped). Failure to do so will void the
warranty and damage the pump.

To install the oil dipstick on Models 01779 (2700 PSI) &
01780 (3500 PSI):

• Make sure your unit is on a level surface.

• Remove and discard the shipping cap located on the pump
(Figure 5).

Lift the handle to upright
position and slide the
locking caps into place

Figure 4 - Secure Handle

Align Holes

Handle

Handle

Supports

Figure 2 — Attach the Handle to the Base

Figure 3 — Secure Handle