Operator's Manual
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Table of Contents |
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Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . |
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Safety Guidelines/Definitions . . . . . |
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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Important Safety Instructions. . . . . |
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Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . |
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Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Repair Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Assembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . |
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Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads |
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and understands these instructions before operating. |
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Part No. A08989 Rev. 0 11/05/04
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols below.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate this unit until you have read and understood this Operator's Manual and the Engine Owner's Manual for Safety,
Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Spilled gasoline and its vapours can ignite from cigarette sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot engine components such as the muffler.
•Heat will expand fuel in the tank which could result in spillage and possible fire or explosion.
•Operating the pressure washer in an explosive environment could result in a fire.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
•Shut off engine and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank.
•Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling fuel. Move pressure washer away from fueling area before starting engine.
•Keep maximum fuel level ½" below top of tank to allow for fuel expansion.
•Operate and fuel equipment in well ventilated areas free from obstructions. Equip areas with a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline fires.
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RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE (continued)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Materials placed against or near the pressure washer can interfere with proper ventilation causing overheating and may ignite materials.
•Muffler exhaust heat can damage painted surfaces, melt any material sensitive to heat (such as siding, plastic, rubber, or vinyl), and damage live plants.
•Improperly stored fuel may ignite. Fuel improperly secured could get into the hands of children or other unqualified persons.
•Use of acids, toxic or corrosive detergent/ cleaning solutions, poisons, insecticides, or any kind of flammable solvent with this
product could result in serious injury or death.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
•Never operate pressure washer in an area containing dry brush, weeds, or any flammable containers or materials.
•Always keep pressure washer a minimum of 4' away from surfaces (such as houses, auto-mobiles, or live plants) that could be damaged from muffler exhaust heat.
•Store fuel in an OSHA approved container, in a secure location away from work area.
•Do not spray flammable liquids.
HAZARD
RISK TO BREATHING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious injury or death!
•Some cleaning fluids contain substances which could cause injury to skin, eyes, or lungs.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
•Operate pressure washer in a well ventilated area. Avoid enclosed areas such as garages, basements, etc.
•Never operate unit in a location occupied by humans or animals.
•Use only cleaning fluids and detergents specifically recommended for high pressure washers. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive compound.
HAZARD
RISK TO FLUID INJECTION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
•Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in amputation or other serious injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! See a physician immediately!
•Injuries can result if system pressure is not reduced before attempting maintenance or disassembly.
•Never place hands in front of nozzle.
•Direct spray away from self and others.
•Make sure hose and fittings are tightened and in good condition. Never hold onto the hose or fittings during operation.
•Do not allow hose to contact muffler.
•Never attach or remove wand or hose fittings while system is pressurized.
•To relieve system pressure, shut off engine, turn off water supply, and pull gun trigger until water stops flowing.
•Use only hoses and accessories rated for pressure higher than your pressure washer's PSI.
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HAZARD
RISK OF CHEMICAL SOLUTION BURN
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Use of acids, toxic or chemicals, poisons, insecticides, or any kind of flammable solvent with this product could result in serious injury or death.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
•Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, or any other flammable materials in this product. Use only household detergents, cleaners and degreasers recommended for use in pressure washers.
•Wear protective clothing to protect eyes and skin from contact with sprayed materials.
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HAZARD
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKRISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCKRISK OF HOT SURFACES
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Contact with hot surfaces, such as engines exhaust components, could result in serious burn.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
•During operation, touch only the control surfaces of the pressure washer. Keep children and pets away from the pressure washer at all times. They may not be able to recognize the hazards of this product.
HAZARD
RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fire or breathing hazard, serious injury or death can result. Fuel or oil leaks will damage carpet, paint or other surfaces in vehicles or trailers.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
•If pressure washer is equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to the off position before transporting to avoid fuel leaks. If pressure washer is not equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, drain the fuel from tank before transporting. Only transport fuel in an OSHA approved container. Always place pressure washer on a protective mat when transporting to protect against damage to vehicle from leaks. Remove pressure washer from vehicle immediately upon arrival at your destination.
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HAZARD
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
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• Unsafe operation of your pressure |
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Do not use chlorine bleach or any other |
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death to you or others. |
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Become familiar with the operation and |
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controls of the pressure washer. |
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Keep operating area clear of all persons, |
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pets, and obstacles. |
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• Do not operate the product when fatigued |
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or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. |
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Stay alert at all times. |
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Never remove or alter the safety features |
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of this product. |
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Do not operate machine with missing, |
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broken, or unauthorized parts. |
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Never leave wand unattended while unit |
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is running. |
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Do not use this pressure washer in any |
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way other than its intended purpose. |
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If engine does not start after two pulls, |
followed, engine can kickback causing |
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squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump |
serious hand and arm injury. |
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pressure. Pull starter cord slowly |
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until resistance is felt. Then pull cord |
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rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent |
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hand or arm injury. |
• The spray gun/wand is a powerful |
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Keep children away from the pressure |
cleaning tool that could look like a toy to |
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washer at all times. |
a child. |
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• Reactive force of spray will cause gun/ |
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Do not overreach or stand on an unstable |
wand to kickback, and could cause the op- |
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erator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray. |
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Improper control of gun/wand can result in |
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standing on a ladder. |
injuries to self and others. |
• Grip gun/wand firmly with both hands. |
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HAZARD
RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY
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• High velocity fluid spray can cause |
• Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety |
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glasses. Wear protective clothing to protect |
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against accidental spraying. |
• Light or unsecured objects can become |
• Never point wand at, or spray, people or |
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animals. |
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• Always secure trigger lock when wand |
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is not in service to prevent accidental |
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• Never permanently secure trigger in pull |
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back (open) position. |
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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Model: S2600 (39-8671-4) |
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Cleaning units |
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5460 |
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PSI (water pressure) |
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GPM (water flow) |
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Engine |
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Briggs & Stratton® 6.5 HP |
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Pump |
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Radial, maintenance-free |
CARTON CONTENTS
Engine frame, wheel assembly, and dual tank cleaning system
Detergent injection system
Hex key and rinsing hose cleaning tool
Engine and Owner's Manual (not shown)
Bagged Parts
Spray gun
Engine
oil
Handle
High-pressure hose
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Multi-adjustable spray wand |
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1.Remove cleaning solution tanks from frame assembly. Slide tanks up and away from frame assembly. (see Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
2.Place handle assembly onto frame, depress the snap buttons, and slide the handle assembly onto the frame until snap buttons snap into place. (see Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
3.Connect wand to gun. Tighten securely. (see Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
4.Attach high-pressure hose to gun. Tighten securely. (see Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
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5.To Assemble Accessories Panel
a.Remove top screws on handle assembly. (see Fig. 5)
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b.Loosen bottom screws on handle assembly.
c.Place grooves in accessories panel assembly onto loosened bottom screws and slide panel assembly into place.
d.Place top screws (removed earlier) into top holes. Fasten screws to secure accessories panel assembly to handles. Do not overtighten.
6.Re-install cleaning solution tanks.
Tilt cleaning solution tanks toward engine, slide onto handles, and snap into place. (see 6a and 6b)
Fig. 6a
Fig. 6b
7.Attach cleaning solution hose to barb fitting on control valve located at the rear of unit.
(see Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
barb fitting
8.Add engine oil (supplied) to engine. Refer to Engine Owners Manual supplied by
engine manufacturer for correct procedure.
NOTE: There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine from factory testing.
NOTE: The pump on this unit is maintenance-free and requires no oil. If there is a problem with the pump call: 1-866-4SIMONIZ (1 866 474 6664).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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Engine
Multi-adjustable spray wand
Dual-detergent
injection system
High-pressure pump (located inside the shroud)
BASIC ELEMENTS OF A
PRESSURE WASHER
High-pressure pump (located inside the shroud): Increases the pressure of the water supply.
Engine: Drives the high pressure pump.
High-pressure hose: Carries the pressurized water from the pump to the gun and spray wand.
Spray gun: Connects with spray wand to control water flow rate, direction, and pressure.
Multi-adjustable spray wand: Allows the user to use high or low pressure and adjusts from a pencil stream (0°) to a wide angle fan spray (40°). See How To Use Wand instructions in this section.
Detergent injection system rinsing hose (not shown): Rinses the detergent injection system after use of cleaning solution.
Dual-detergent injection system:
Depending on the cleaning task, switch from one cleaning solution to another by simply turning the detergent selection dial.
BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN ENGINE
Refer to the engine manual for location and operation of engine controls.
Choke control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve.
Throttle control lever: Controls engine speed.
Starter grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine.
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PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY
PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc.
GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water.
CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI. GPM x PSI = CU
Bypass Mode: Allows water to re-circulate within pump when the gun trigger is not pulled.
Allowing the unit to run for more than
two minutes without the gun trigger pulled could cause overheating and damage to the pump.
Detergent injection system: Mixes cleaning solution with the water to
improve cleaning effectiveness.
Water Supply: All pressure washers must have a source of water. The minimum requirements for a water supply are 20 PSI and 5 gallons per minute.
PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATING FEATURES
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS
The pressure setting is preset at the factory to achieve optimum pressure and cleaning. If you need to lower the pressure, it can be accomplished by these methods.
1.Back away from the surface to be cleaned. The further away you are, the less amount of pressure will be applied to the surface to be cleaned.
2.Rotate the nozzle at the end of the multi-adjustable spray wand to widen the fan spray.
The wider fan spray will minimize the pressure on the surface to be cleaned.
DO NOT attempt to increase pump pressure. A higher pressure setting
than the factory set pressure may damage pump.
HOW TO USE SPRAY WAND
Your pressure washer is equipped with a multi-adjustable spray wand with both high and low pressure settings. The high pressure setting is for cleaning and rinsing, the low pressure setting is for applying detergent/cleaning solutions or cleaning solutions to surfaces.
When using the high pressure
setting, DO NOT allow the jet-like spray to come in contact with unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals. Serious injury can occur.
Risk of injection or injury to person.
DO NOT direct discharge stream toward persons.
For high pressure operation, pull back the nozzle of the multi-adjustable spray wand as shown in Fig. 9.
Fig. 9
High
Pressure
The nozzle at the end of the multiadjustable spray wand can be rotated to change the high pressure spray pattern from a 0º pencil stream to a 40º fan spray, as shown in Fig. 10 a and 10b. Markings have been placed on the nozzle to help you select the spray pattern.
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For low pressure operation, extend the nozzle of the multi-adjustable spray wand as shown in Fig. 11.
Fig. 11
Low
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The powerful spray from your
pressure washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood, glass, automobile paint, auto striping and trim, and delicate
objects such as flowers and shrubs. Before spraying, check the item to be cleaned to assure yourself that it is strong enough to resist damage from the force of the spray.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE STARTING UNIT
When using the high-pressure setting, DO NOT allow the spray to come in contact with unprotected skin, eyes, or
with any pets or animals. Serious injury can occur.
Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in amputation or other serious injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE
CUT! See a physician immediately!
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
NEVER fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" below top of tank to provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting engine.
NEVER run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
NEVER carry pressure washer with engine running, turn engine off and allow it to cool before carrying pressure washer.
DO NOT let hoses come in contact with hot engine muffler during or immediately after use of your pressure washer. Damage to hoses from contact with hot engine surfaces will NOT be covered by warranty.
NEVER pull water supply hose to move pressure washer. This could damage hose and/or pump inlet.
DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only.
NEVER turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result.
DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes at a time. Pump operates in bypass mode when spray gun trigger is not pressed. If pump is left in bypass mode for more than two minutes internal components of the pump can be damaged.
If you do not understand these precautions, please call 1-866-4SIMONIZ (1 866 474 6664).
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HOW TO USE DUAL DETERGENT INJECTION
SYSTEM
NOTE: Use only soaps and cleaning solutions designed for pressure washer use. Do not use bleach.
To apply cleaning solutions:
1.Make sure cleaning solution tanks are assembled and all hoses are connected.
2.Turn detergent selection dial arrow to the down (off) position as shown in Fig. 12.
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3.Fill cleaning solution tanks with desired cleaning solution. Each tank holds approximately 1 1/4 gallons. NOTE: The cleaning solution/water ratio is 7:1, for every 7 gallons of water pumped, 1 gallon of cleaning solution will be used.
Never fill cleaning solution tanks
with gasoline or other flammable solvent.
4.Turn detergent selection dial toward tank with desired cleaning solution. (see Fig. 13)
Fig. 13
Tank to be used
5.Set multi-adjustable nozzle to low pressure setting. See How To Use Spray Wand paragraph in this section.
6.After use of cleaning solution the detergent injection system MUST be rinsed, follow the instructions in the Shutting Down paragraph after each use.
NOTE: Cleaning solutions will not siphon when spray wand is in the high pressure setting.
DUAL DETERGENT INJECTION SYSTEM SOLUTION TIPS
1.Each tank may be filled with different cleaning solutions depending on the task to be performed. Example: deck and driveway. Fill one tank with deck cleaning solution and the other with driveway cleaning solution. Clean the deck with the deck cleaning solution. When finished with the deck, simply turn the
detergent selection dial toward the driveway cleaning solution and clean the driveway.
2.a. If only one cleaning solution is being used, both tanks may be filled with the same solution to double the capacity.
b.If only one cleaning solution is being used, the second tank may be filled with clean water to conveniently rinse the detergent injection system after use.
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STARTING
Prior to starting, refer to your Engine Owner's manual for proper starting procedures.
1.In a well-ventilated outdoor area add fresh, high-quality, unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine. Refer to Engine Owner's Manual for correct procedure.
2.Check engine oil level. See Engine Owner's Manual for correct procedure. NOTE: There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine from factory testing.
3.Verify the filter screen is in water inlet of pump. (see Fig. 14) NOTE: Cone side faces out.
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4.Connect water supply to pump inlet (see Fig. 15). NOTE: Water supply must provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 PSI.
5.Connect high pressure hose to pump outlet. (see Fig. 15)
Fig. 15
Water supply
High-pressure
hose hook-up
6. If applying a cleaning solution, see How To Use the Dual Cleaning Solution System in Operation section of this manual.
7. Turn water supply on. NOTE: Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump.
8.Start engine. See Engine Owner's Manual for correct procedure. NOTE: When engine rope is pulled, pressure starts building in the gun. If the engine does not start after two pulls, pull the gun trigger to relieve this pressure.
9.Depress trigger on gun to start water flow. NOTE: Stand on a stable surface and grip gun/spray wand firmly with both hands. Expect the gun to kick when triggered.
10.Release trigger to stop water flow.
11.Adjust spray for the task being performed by changing quick connect nozzle. See How To Use Spray Wand instructions in this section.
SHUTTING DOWN
1.After use of cleaning solution the detergent injection system MUST be rinsed in order to prevent pump damage caused by solution buildup. The warranty will not cover pumps that are damaged because the dualdetergent injection system was not properly rinsed.
To rinse injection system using injection system rinsing hose
a.Remove cleaning solution hose from detergent injection system barb fitting. (see Fig. 16)
Fig. 16
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