Generac 1443-0 Owner’s Manual

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EQUmPHENT

CONGRATULATmONS on your purchase of a
GENERAC high pressure washer. It has been designed_
engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependability and performance.

This manual contains information for an dectric start high
pressure washer that operates at 2_500 PSI at a flow rate
of 3.0 gallons per minute. This high quality
professionaVcommercial system features large I 0" wheels,
a pump equipped with an automatic cool down system, a

chemical iniection system, quick connect nozzles, safety
goggles, a heavy duty 25' hose, and more.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble your unit, and maintain your high
pressure washer properly.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information

in this manual is both accurate and current. However,
Generac reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise

improve the product and its documentation at any time
without prior notice.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily fix_
call the pressure washer hdpline at m-800-270- m408.

SAFETY RULES

CAUT|ON! When setting up, transporting,
adiusting or making repairs to your high pressure

washer, always disconnect the spark plug wire from

the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot
contact spark plug.

DANGER! Engine exhaust contain DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas. This dangerous gas, if

breathed in sufficient concentrations_ can cause
unconsciousness or even death. Operate this

equipment only in the open air where adequate

ventilation is available.

DANGER! Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its

vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Do Not permit smoking,

open flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while
handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot
engine. Allow unit to cool for 2 minutes before
refueling. Comply with all laws regulating storage
and handling of gasoline.

Read this manuam carefuRy and become familiar
with your pressure washer. Know its appmications,

itsmimitations,and any hazards invomved.

CUSTOMER

* Read and observe the safety rules.
* Follow regular schedule in maintaining_ caring forand

using your high pressure washer.

* For off:season storage_ review "Preparing The Unit For

Storage" on page 16.

* Locate this pressure washer in areas away from

combustible materials, combustible fumes or dust.

. The high pressure equipment is designed to be used with

Generac authorized parts ONLY. If you use this
equipment with parts that do not comply with minimum
specifications, the user assumes all risks and liabilities.

. Do Not allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure

* Always be certain the spray gum nozzles and accessories

are correctly attached.

. Do Not wear loose clothing, iewdry or anything that

may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

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° Before starting the pressure washer in coHdweather,

check aHHparts of the equipment and be sure ice has not
formed there.

, Units with broken or missing parts, or without

protective housing or covers, shouHd Never be
operated.

, Use a respirator or masH<whenever there is a chance

that vapors may be inhaHed. Read aHHinstructions with
masH<so you are certain the masH<wiHHprovide the

necessary protection against inhaHingharmful vapors.

, AHways wear eye protection when you use this

equipment or when you are in the vicinity where the
equipment is in use.

, The cHeaningarea shouHd have adequate sHopesand

drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to sHippery
surfaces.

, Do Not by-pass any safety device on this machine.
, Operate and store this unit on a stabile surface.

, Some chemicaHsor detergents may be harmfuH if inhaHed

or ingested_ causing severe nausea_fainting or poisoning.
The harmful eHements may cause property damage or
severe iniury.

, Do Not spray flammabHe Hiquids.
, Never allow any part of the body to come in contact

with the fluid stream. Do Not come in contact with a
fluid stream created by Heaksin high pressure hose.

, High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other

particHes to become airborne.

, Do Not operate the pressure washer above the rated

pressure.

, High pressure spray may damage fragile items incHuding

gHass.Do Not point spray gun at gHasswhen in the iet
spray mode.

, Do Not secure the spray gun in the (open) position.
, Keep the hose connected to machine or the spray gun

whiHe the system is pressurized. Disconnecting the hose
whiHe the unit is pressurized is dangerous.

, Keep water spray away from eHectric wiring or fatal

eHectric shock may resuHc

, Never use a spray gun which does not have a trigger

Hod<or trigger guard in pHaceand in working order.

, Never aim the spray gun at peopHe, animaHs or pHants.

The high pressure stream of water that this equipment

produces can pierce skin and its underHying tissues_
Headingto serious iniury and possibHeamputation.

, HoHd the spray gun firmHy in your hand before you start

the unit. FaiHureto do so couHd resuHt in an iniury from a
whipping spray gun. Do Not Heavethe spray gun

unattended whiHe the machine is running.

, Never move the machine by puHHingon the high pressure

hose. Use the handHe provided on the unit.

, High pressure hose can deveHop Heaksfrom wear, kinking_

abuse, etc. VVater spraying from a Heakis capabHeof

iniecting material into skin. Inspect hose each time before
using it. Check aHHhoses for cuts, Heaks,abrasions or
buHgingof cover, or damage or movement of coupHings. If

any of these conditions exist_ repHace hose immediately.

Never repair high pressure hose. RepHace it with
another hose that exceeds maximum pressure rating of
your unit.

, Check the fueHsystem for Heaksor signs of deterioration_

such as chafed or spongy hose_ Hooseor missing cHamps_
or damaged tank or cap. Correct aHHdefects before
operating the pressure washer.

, Operate engine ONLY at governed speed. Running the

engine at excessive speeds increases the hazard of

personaH iniury. Do Not tamper with parts which may

increase or decrease the governed speed.

, The muffler and engine heat up during operation and

remain hot immediateHy after shutting it down. Avoid

contact with a hot muffler or engine as you couHdbe

° The muffler and air cHeaner must be instaHHed and in good

condition before operating the pressure washer. These

components act as spark attesters if the engine backfires.

In the State of California a spark attester is required by Haw
(Section 4442 of the California PubHic Resources Code).
Other states may have simiHar Haws. FederaH Haws appHy on

federal Hands.

NOTE: If you equip the muffHer with a spark arresten it
must be maintained in effective working order. You can

order a spark attester through your authorized Briggs and
Stratton service dealer.

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KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your high pressure washers

Compare the iHHustrationswith your high pressure washer to familiarize yourseHf with the Hocations of various controHs and
adjustments. Save tNs manuaHfor future reference.

Hose Reel

Gas Tank

High Pressure Hose

Spray Gun

RecoiH Starter

NozzHeExtension with

Quick Connect

Automatic Cool Down System -- CycHes water through
pump when water reaches 140 °=145°F. Warm water wiHH

discharge from pump onto ground. This system prevents
internaH pump damage.

Battery Charger Jack -- Hug battery charger into iack to
keep the battery charged and ready for use.

Detergent Pick=Up Tube and Filter -- Used to siphon

detergent from chemical bottle to Now pressure water stream.
Gas Tank -- Firthtank with reguHar unleaded gasoHine. AHways

Heave room for fuel expansion.
Nigh Pressure Nose -- Connect one end to the water

pump and the other end to the spray gun.
Nose Reel -- Used for storing hose whiHe unit is not in use.

Hose must be detached from unit and spray gun before
storage.

Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect -- AHHows you to
switch between four different spray nozzHes.

Oil Fill/Dipstick

. Pressure Control Knob

_A/ater [nHet

Pump equipped with

Automatic CooH Down System

Battery Charger Jack

Push=Button Start Switch

Oil Fill/Dipstick -- Used to check and firthwith oiH here.
Pressure Control Knob -- Varies the pressure of the high

pressure spray.
Pump -- Develops high pressure.
Push=Button Start Switch -- Push button for easy engine

starting.
Recoil Starter -- Use for starting the engine manually.

Safety Goggles -- AHways use the encHosed go_Hes or other
eye protection when running your pressure washer.

Spray Gun -- ControHs the appHication of water onto
cHeaning surface with trigger device. IncHudes safety Hatch.

Spray Nozzles -- ChemicaH injection, 0°, I5°,and 40°: for

various cHeaning appHications.
Water Inlet -- Connect garden hose here.

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Read entire owner's manuaH before you attempt to

assembHe or operate your new pressure washer.

REMOVE PRESSORE

WASHER FROM

o Remove the handHe, hose reeH box and parts box

incHuded with pressure washer.

, SHicetwo corners at the end of carton from top to

bottom so the paneH can be folded down flat, then
remove aHHpacking material

, RoHHpressure washer out of carton.

Carton Contents

[terns in the carton include:

Main Unit
Handle

Hose Red box containing:

Hose Red
Parts bag containing champs, hose chip, handHe,

hose red mounting hardware

PREPARING PRESSURE

WASHER FOR USE

If you have any probHems with the assembHy of your
pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, caHHthe
pressure washer heHpHineat [ -see-27e- [ 4e8o

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

CarefuHHyattach the handHeto the unit.
Attach RED battery wire to battery.

AssembHe hose reeHto handHe.
Attach detergent hose chip to handHe.

Add oiHto the engine crankcase.
Add fuelto the fuel tank.

Connect the high pressure hose to the spray gun and the

pump.

" Connect the water suppHy to the pump.

Attach Handle to Pressure Washer

CarefuHHyattach handHe to unit as follows:
° SHowilytip the pressure washer forward and Herit gentHy

rest on its front bumper, as shown in Figure H.

Bag with 4 muHti-coHored nozzHes

Safety goggles

High pressure hose
Nozzle cleaning [<it
NozzHe extension with Quick-Connect fitting

Engine oil

O-Ring maintenance [<it
Owner's manual

Engine manual
HandHehardware and detergent hose chip

Spray gun

Battery charger

If any of the above parts are missing or damaged, ca[[ the

pressure washer heHpHineat 1-800-270-1408_

o Slowly insert the handHethrough the holies in the base,

being carefuHto avoid touching the wires and other
electrical components.

o AHign the holies on the handHewith the holies on the base.
° Insert the carriage boHts to hoHd the handHe in pHace.

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° Secure hande to the base using the four flange nuts.

Tighten the flange nuts with a H3mm wrench. Use
caution when tightening to avoid contact with wires and
other eHectricaHcomponents.

° Attach the RED wire to the POSITIVE battery terminaH

(see Figure 2) by aHigningthe yellow connector with the

terminal and pressing on firmly.

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POSITIVE Terminal

Slowly tip the pressure washer back in place and insert

the multi-colored nozzles in the spaces provided in the
handle.

° From the rear of the unit, attach siphoning tube clip onto

the right side of the handle with the self tapping screw.

Position the self tapping screw into the pre°drilled hole

just underneath the nozzle holder frame.

. Insert the detergent siphoning tube into the clip you just

installed (Figure 3).

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Hose Reel

[NPORTANT: You must take the hose off the reel when
operating your high pressure washer. The reel is for hose

storage purposes only.
. As shown in Figure 4, attach the handle to the reel with

[ocknuts, fiat washers, and boks. Please note that the

bolts are inserted with their heads inside the hose reel.

Handle

* As shown in Figure 5 (viewed from the front of the unit),

secure the hose reel to the handle with Iocknuts_ damps_

and bolts.

NOTE: When originally installed, this spring clip may be
rather stiff. Stretch the clip opening several times before

use so that the siphon filter can be more easily stored.

Locknut

Hose Cli

° Attach the spring clip with a black self tapping screw in

the hole provided on the clamp.

NOTE: There may be some hardware included with the
hose reel kit that is not used on this model.

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Add Engine Oil

mMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before ithas been properHy serviced with the
recommended oH may resuHt in an engine failure.

* PHacepressure washer on a HeveHsurface.
" Refer to the engine owners manual to add recommended

oH to engine.

NOTE: Check oH often during engine break-in. Refer to
engine owner's manuaHfor recommendations.

NOTE: The pump is preoHubricated and seaHe&requiring
no additionaH Hubrication for the life of the pump.

Add Gasoline

DANGER! Never firthfueHtank indoors. Never firth

fueHtank when engine is running or hot. Do Not

smoke when fiHHingfueH tank.

WARNING! Never firthfuel tank compHeteHy full

Provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe away any

fueHspillage from engine and equipment before

starting.

. Use dean reguHar unHeaded fueH and store in approved

dean covered containers. Use dean firthfunneHs. Never
use "stale" gasoHine Heftover from Hast season or gasoHine

stored for Hong periods.

° CHean the area around the fuel firthcap, and remove the

cap. SHowilyfirthtank to about H/2" bellow the bottom of
the fiHHerneck (Figure 6).

Connect Hose and Water Supply to

mMPORTANT: You must assemble the nozzle extension

to the spray gun and attach aHHhoses before you start the
engine. Starting engine without aHHhoses connected and
water suppHied wiHHdamage the pump.

. UncoiH high pressure hose and attach quick connect end

of hose to the base of the spray gun (Figure 7). PuHH

down on the coHHarof the quick connect, sHideonto the
spray gun and Hetgo of collar. Tug on hose to be sure of

a tight connection.

. Attach the other end of the high pressure hose to the

high pressure outlet on the pump (Figure 8). PuHHdown
on the coHHarof the quick connecL sHide onto the pump
and Het go of collar. PuHHon hose to be sure of a tight

connection.

j 1/2" Air Space / Tank

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" [nstaHHthe fuel cap and wipe up any spiHHedgasoHine.

. Before you connect your garden hose to the water inHeL

inspect the inHet screen (Figure 9). CHean the screen if it

contains debris; repHace it if it is damaged. DO NOT

RUN THE PRESSURE _A/ASHER IF THE SCREEN IS

DAMAGED OR MISSING.

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oRunwaterthroughyour garden hose for 30 seconds to

clean out any debris. Turn off water.

° Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten by

hand (Figure 9).

WARN|NG! There HUST 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. Damage to pressure washer

resulting from disregarding this warning will not be
covered by the warranty.

o Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the spray

gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.

° Attach the nozzle extension to the spray gun. Tighten by

hand (Figure 10).

CHECKLIST BEFORE

STARTING ENGINE

Review the unit's assembly to confirm you have performed

all of the following:
° Hake sure the handle is in place and secure.

° Hake sure the RED battery wire is connected.
° Check that all hose reel fasteners are tight.

° Check for properly tightened hose connections.
° Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or

damage to the high pressure hose.

° Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the

engine crankcase.

° Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
. Provide a proper water supply (not to exceed 140°F) at

an adequate flow.

° Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "Preparing Pressure

VVasher For Use" before using the pressure washer.

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