Generac 1974-0 Owner’s Manual
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Portable Products
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Owner's Manual/Manual del Propietario
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Model No. 1974-0 (2100 PSIPressureWasher)Manual No. 193729GS Revision 0 (09/17/2003)I!!!!!!l!l!!l!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SafetyRules.................................... 2-4
KnowYour PressureWasher ........................ 5
Assembly ...................................... 6-7
Opera, on .................................... 8-10
Product Specific_Jons ............................ I I
Maintenance ................................. I I-13
Storage ........................................ 14
Troubleshooting ................................. 15
Replacement Par_s ............................ 16-17
Warranty ................................. last P_e
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
_Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your pressure vrasher. Know its
applicadons, its limitations and any hazards
involved.
Every effort has been made to ensure _at fnforma_-Jon in
this manual Ts accurate and current, However, we reserve
the right to change, al_r or otherwise improve the product
and thisdocument at any time wfthout priorno_ce.
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(SeC_i°n _42 0f_e C_lTf°mi_ Pub!!€ ReS0U_es Cede)i I
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!tmUSt:be m_in_!_ed fn effect!ve w_c_r_rig
SAFETY RULES
j_IL Thls is the safeL_ alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safeL_ messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
The safety alert symbol (_I,) is used with a signalword
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to h_=z_rds,DANGER indicates
a hazard which, ff not avoided, w_ffresult fn death or serious
injury, WARNING fndfcates a h_z_rd which, if not avoided,
couldresult in deathor serious fniury. CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, ff not avoided, might result fn
minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used
without the aler_csymbol, indicates a situation that could
result in equipment damage. Follow safety messzses to
avoid or reduce the risk of fniury or de_th.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product €ontalns
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm,
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Toxic Fumes ElecCric&l Shock
SlipperySurface F_II Fluid In[ecCion
Fire Explos(on HoC Surface
rVlovingParts FlyingObjects Kickback
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DANGER
WARN ING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
,Turn presSU_ _her OFF_nd Ictic _! at !east2 minutes
bdo__m0v!n__ _p
' F(IIfuel_nk OUtdoOrsL
,DO NO! overfilltank_AI!0w sP_-Cefor
'_eP fuel aY_ayfrom spa_€ open/lames, pi!_ I!ghts¢h_ r. and
,DO NOT dp engine 0r eClUiprnen__.tangleWhich eaUsesfuel
, DO NOT Sprayflammabl_ liquids
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRI NG EQU!PMEN'I"
' Transpordrepalrwithfueltank E'VlPTYOr with fuel shutoff
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT W!TH FUEL
IN TANK
' StOreawayfrom fureaces,stoves_w_cerh_terS_ dothes
dryers 0r otherappl!ancesthat havepilot !(ght_or 0the_
ignition SOUrc_bet_.Us_thc_ycanignite fuel VapOrs
, _ep Spraynozzle b_een 8 co 24 inchesawayfrom Cleaning
, Operate thi_,unit on _ stablesuriname
, The gleaningareashOUldhaveadequateslopes _ncl drainage tO
_dOCOtheP_sib!l!__ af_ll
,Be _mely eareful ify0u mUStUSethepmsSU_ _her from
aladder,scaffoldingor any ocher relatively unstable location
, _f_!Yg_Psp_ gun_f_hb_hh_ _h_n_Sin_
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WARN ING
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CAUTION
CAUTION
, DO NO'r s_Um Sp_ gun !n open p_!cion.
,0o NOTlea,_S_raygU"U"_"d_d Wh!lem_h!,e
,NEVER USea sP_ gun which does not have a cr(_er lock or
, A!W_ys be certain spray gun, no_!es and _C_eSsories
CAUTION
CAUTION
, !i_yoU have quascions ab0uc intended u_ei ask d_!er or
c0n_ Biffs & Str_tton powe_ produc_.
,NEVER operate units _Ch broken Or missing p_rt_; or
_^dch_c prot_ve h0using0r covers.
, DO NOT by_ass _.nyS&fe_ deviceon this machine_
, Before _r_ing pressur_ w_-sher in co!d We_Jher. check a!l
par_ of _e equipment to be surc (co has not formed _h_re
, NEVER- move machine by pul!ing on high pressu_ hOSe.
handl_ prev(d_d on unit.
, Chccl¢fuelsystem for le_ksor SignsOf deteriorationL Such as
Chafed or sp0n_)" hos_i !o_e or missing clamps, 0r d_.m_ed
tank or cap. C0r reccal! d_eccs b_ore Operating PmSSU_
,'-his equipment (_ designed to be USedWith Bri_S & Strat:on
Power Productt. author!zeal p_rts ONLY, If equ!pmenl: it. used
_Ch P"r_s th_ DO N_ c0mP_ _i_h minimum spcc!fieati0ns
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KNOWYOUR PRESSURE WASH ER
Read (;his owner's manual and safeL-_frules before operating your pressure washer.
Compare the Tllus_retTonswith your pressure wr_sher to famTITr_rTzeyourself wTth the IocatTons of vr_riouscontrols r_nd
r_djustme_ts.Sr_vethTsmr_nualfor future reference.
High Pressure Hose
Air Cle_r_er .............
PrTmer Bulb
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........... High _ressure O_tlet .......
& W_er Inlet
Pump eq_!pped with
A_om_ti¢ Cool DOWn
FuelTa_k
A!r C!eaner _ Dry ?/pe fTIter elemen: limits the am0unt H!gh P_ssure Oudet _ C_nnec:!0n _r high pressure
Of dirt _r_d d_JStthat gets in hos_i
Automatic C00! Down System _ Cycles Data Tag {no€ shown, near rear _f base P!aCe)
_hrough pump When _er reaches 125%1_5_E Warm Pro¥ides model _nd serial n_mber of pressure _sher.
W_ter wili rJischar from ump onto have _hese readily zv_il_ble iF Czl]i_g for assis_cei
system Prevents nternal Pump damage, Primer Bulb Prepares a _oId engine for s_rtingi
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Chemlcal Iniectlon Siphon/Filter _ Use _o sipho_
p_SSu_ Rec0!! starter Used for S_ng the e_gine m_n_ally,
Fue Tank _ F
High PressUre Hose Connec_ 0r_eend :o w,'_ter
Spray Gun _ Cor_trols the applic_Jo_ of water onto
clea_|_g s_r_r_cewll:h tr_er devlce_ I_cl_des sr_tetylatch.
pump _cl the O_her e_d _ sprey gUn, water !n!e_ €OnneC:!_n fo_ g_rd_n hose,
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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
I, Remove the parts bag, accessories, and inserts included
with pressure washer.
2, Slice t_vo corners at the end of c_rton from top to
botr;om so the panel can be folded down flat,
3, Remove pressure washer from carl;ore
Carton Contents
Items in the carton include:
Main Unit
Handle
High Pressure Hose
Spray Gun
Nozzle Extension
Safety Goggles
Oil Bottle
Parts Bag (which includes the following):
Owner's Manual
Engine Manual
Owner's Registration Card
Handle Attachment Hardware
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 helplfne at 1-800-270-1408. If calling for
assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial
number from the data tag available.
To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you
will need to perform these tasks:
I. Fillout and send in registration card.
2. Attach handle to main unit.
3. Add oil to engine crankcase.
4. Add fuel to fuel tank.
5. Connect high pressure hose to spray gun and pump.
6, Connect water supply to pump,
7. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun.
Attach Handle
I. Place handle assembly onto handle supports connected
to main unit, Make sure holes in handle align with
holes on handle supports (Figure I).
Alig
Handle
Supports
NOTE: It may be necessary to move the handle supports
from side to side in order to align the handle so it will slide
over the handle supports.
2. Insert carriage bolts through holes from outside of
unit and aI;t'.acha plastic knob from inside of unit
(Figure 2).Tighten by hand.
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Insert one "L" hooks through hole just under billboard
on lefl;side of handle (viewing from rear of unit). Hold
hook fn place with pliers and attach Iocknut with
7/16" wrench (Figure 3),
;prayGun
Hook
4.
Insert other"L" hook through hole iust above
billboard on right side of handle (viewing from rear of
unit). Hold hook fn place with pliers and at_ch Iocknut
with 7/16" wrench (Figure 3),
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Add Engine Oil and Fuel
• Place pressure washer on a level surface.
CAUTION
• Refer to engTneowner's manual and follow oil and fuel
recommendatTons and instructTons,
NOTE: Check oTI often durTng engTnebre_k4n, Refer to
engine owner's manual for recommendations,
,
Before connecting garden hose to wa:er inlet, fnspect
inlet screen (Ffgure 6), Cle_n screen ff i: cont_fns
debrTsor have Tt replaced if damaged. Refer to the
sectTon "O-Ring MaTetenance" Tfinlet screen Ts
damagud, DO NOT RUN PRESSLJREWASHER IF
INLET SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must _ssemble
_he nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you s_r% the engine,
I, Uncoil high pressure hose and att._ch one end of hose
to base of spray gun (Figure 4),Tighten by hand,
NOTE: Remove and discard all pump shipping caps before
at_ching hoses,
2, Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump (Figure 5),Tighten by hand,
_t, Run wa_er _hrough your garden hose for 30 seconds
to clean out any debris,
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing wa_er for the
wa_er supply, Use ONLY cold water (less than 100:F),
S, Connect _he garden hose (not to exceed S0 feet in
length) to the water inlet_Tighten by hand (Figure 6),
CAUTION
6, Turn ON the wa_er and squeeze the trigger on the
gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities,
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CH ECKLIST BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE
Review t:he unft:'sassembly to ensure you have pert'ormed
all of t:he following.
I, Make sure handle is fn place and secure,
2, Check that oil has been added to proper level fn the
engine cran k_se,
3, Add proper gasoline to fuel tank,
4, Check for properly t:fghtened hose connect:ions,
5, Check to make sure :here are no kfn_, cuts, or
damzge to high pressure hose,
6. Provide a proper wa_er supply at an adequate flow.
7, Be sure to read "S_fe_ Rules" and "HowTo UseYour
PressureWasher" before using pressure washer.
HOWTO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASH ER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call t:he pressure washer helplfne at:
1-800-270-1408.
CAUTION
5. At_ch adius_ble nozzle extension to sprm/gun
(Figure 7).Tighten by hand.
5,
Position nozzle in low pressure mode (see "How t:o
Use t:he Adjustable Nozzle") and squeeze t:rf_er on
spraygun t:orelieveairpressurec_used by turningON
wa_enWat:er will flow out of spray gun in a thin
stream. Continue to hold trigger until :here is a steady
stream of wat:er and no air remains in system.This will
make it easier t:o pull s_r_ engine. Release t:ri_er.
7, E%=zgusafetylatchto spraygunt:rf_er (Figure8).
How to StartYour Pressure Washer
To s_rt your pressure washer forthe first: time, follow
these fnatruc_ions st:ep-by-s_ep.Thfsstar_fng information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
l,
Place pressure washer near an outside wa_er source
c_pable of supplying water at:a flow rate great:er t:han
3.0 gullons per minute and no less t:han 20 PSI at:
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2,
Check that high pressure hose is tightly connect:ed t:o
spray gun and pump. See"Preparing Pressure Washer
for Use" for illustrations.
3. rvlakesure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect: garden hose to water inlet: on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON water.
Szfe y tch
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Start engine according to fnst:ruci;fons given in engine
owner's manual,
NOTE: If :he recoil star_er is hard to pull, squeeze the
spray gun t:rfgger to relieve int:ernal pump pressure,
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
position when operating the pressure washer.
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How to StopYour Pressure Washer
I. Let engfne idle for _vo mfnutes.
2. "l'urn engine off accordfng to instructfons gfven in
engine owner's m;_nual,
3, Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small _mount of w_r will squirt out when you
release the pressure.
How to Use the Adjustable Nozzle
You should now know how to START _nd STOP your
pressure w_sher.The fnform_tJon in thfs sec_Jon will tell
you how to adiust the spray pa_rn and to _pply detergent
or ol:her cleaning chemicals.
CAUTION
I, Slide nozzle forward when you wish to _djust spray to
low pressure mode (Figure 9), Slide nozzle b_ckw_rd
:o _chieve high pressure,
2. Pointnozzle down towards a fTrmsurface _nd press
triggerto _est p_t_ern (Figure I0),
3. Twfstfng nozzle_djus_ spray p_ern from a n_rrow
p_t_ernto _ fan pattern (FigureI I).
Slide nozzle b_ckw_rd
for Hfgh Pressure
Mode
Slfde nozzle forward for low
pressure mode and
detergent applicatfon
Rotate nozzle
counterclockwfse forfan
spray pattern
For most effective cleaning, le_epspray nozzle from
8 to 24 fnches _w_y from cleaning suff_ce,
5.
If you get spray nozzle _oo close, especfally usfnghfgh
pressure mode, you may d_mage surface befng cleaned,
6.
DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tfres,
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Rotatenozzle clodcwfse
for narrow spraypattern
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Applying Detergent with the
Adiustable Nozzle
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
the pump.
CAUTION
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
I, Revfewuseof adjus=ble nozzles,
2,
Prepare detergent solution as required by iob.
3,
Place filter end of chemical injection hose into
detergent confiner.
CAUTION
Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing=
I. Slide the nozzle backward to high pressure, press the
trigger and wait for the detergent to clear,
NOTE:You c_n also stop detergent from flowfng by simply
removfng chemfcal injection hose from bottle.
2. Keep the spray gun a safe dis_nce from the area you
plan to spray.
3. Apply a high pressure spray to a small are_, then check
the surface for damzge. If no damzge is found, it is okay
to contfnue cleanfng.
,Keep Spraynozzle between8 to 2,4inches &wayfrom Cleaning
surf'aC_
, Be extremely _reful ({ FoumUSt Use_e pr_SSU_washer {rein
ladder.Scaffoid(ngOra_ Other relatJveiyunscabieiocadeni
' Firmly grasp SP_ gun v_thboth handsw_en us!nghigh
4. Slfde adiustable nozzle forward to low pressure mode.
Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle in hfgh
pressure posi_iom
5. Make sure g_rden hose is connected to water fnlet.
Check that high pressure hose fs connected to spray
gumand pump. Start engfne.
6. Apply detergent to a dry su_ace, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
7. Allow detergent to "soak fn" for 3-5 mfnutes before
washing and rinsfng. Re_pply as needed to prevent
surface from dryfng, DO NOT allow detergent to dry
on (prevents streaking),
IMPORTANT: You must flush the chemf_l fniec_ion
system after each use by placing the filter fnto a bucket of
clean water, then rum the pressure washer fn low pressure
for I-2 minutes.
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4. Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working
down wfth same overlappfng strokes as you used for
washfngand applyfng detergent.
Automatic Cool Down System
('l-hernnal Relief)
If you rum the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minu_es without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating wa_er in the pump c_n re_ch temperatures
above 125°EThe system engzges to cool the pump by
discharging the warm water onto the ground.
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