This symbol alerts you to the possibility of serious
injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
Spray from the gun, leaks, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause serious
injury. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin can also cause serious injury.
D Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get emergency
medical attention.
D Do not point the gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
D Do not stop or deflect leaks with hand, body, glove, or rag.
D Do not put your hand or fingers over the spray tip.
D Tighten fluid connections before you start this equipment.
Caution Symbol
CAUTION
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage to
or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the
instructions.
D Engage the gun trigger safety whenever you stop spraying.
D Follow Pressure Relief Procedure on page 5 if the spray tip clogs and before you clean, check,
or service this equipment.
D Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
D Check hoses, tubes, and coupling daily. Do not repair high-pressure couplings. Replace the entire
hose. Fluid hoses must have spring guards on both ends to prevent kinks and rupture.
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WARNING
HAZARDOUS FLUIDS
Improper handling of hazardous fluids can cause serious injury or death due to splashing in eyes,
ingestion, or bodily contamination.
D Know the specific hazards of the fluid being used.
D Store hazardous fluids in approved containers. Dispose of hazardous fluids per local, state, and
national guidelines.
D Wear protective eye wear, gloves, clothing, and respirator as recommended by the fluid
manufacturer.
FUEL HAZARD
The fuel used in this pressure washer is combustible. When spilled on a hot surface, it can ignite and
cause a fire.
Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot.
EXHAUST HAZARD
The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, which is colorless and odorless.
Do not operate this equipment in a closed building.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse of the pressure washer or accessories could cause them to rupture and result in fluid injection,
splashing in the eyes or on the skin, or other serious injury.
D Do not alter or modify any part or factory-set adjustment of this equipment.
D Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of any component or accessory in the system.
D Do not use any chemicals that are incompatible with the wetted parts as stated in Technical Data
on page 25.
D Do not alter the throttle setting.
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gun
Setup
hose rack
wand
high-pressure hose
inlet water connection:
Check for Shipping Damage
Check the pressure washer for shipping damage.
Notify the carrier immediately if there is any
damage.
Connect High-Pressure Hose and Gun
Connect the high-pressure hose between the pump
outlet and the gun inlet. Both of these connections are
made with quick couplers.
CAUTION
Up to 100 ft (30 m) of high-pressure hose may
be used. Longer hoses could affect pressure washer
and chemical injector performance.
Install Spray Tip
Install the appropriate spray tip on the wand. See
Installing and Changing Spray Tips on page 6. If
you are using a Sandblaster Kit, see its separate
manual for installation instructions.
7329B
high-pressure hose
connection
3/4-in. garden hose
Connect to Water Supply
CAUTION
Before you connect the garden hose to the pressure
washer, check your local plumbing code regarding
cross-connection to the water supply. If required,
install a backflow preventer.
If the inlet water pressure is over 60 psi (4.1 bar), a
regulating water valve must be installed at the
garden hose connection.
Do not exceed 160_F (70_C) inlet water
temperature.
Connect a hose with at least a 3/4-in. (19 mm) ID from
the water supply to the 3/4 in. garden hose inlet on the
pressure washer. The supply hose should not be more
than 50 ft (15 m) long.
NOTE: The water source must have a minimum flow
rate equal to that of the pressure washer. See
Technical Data on page 25.
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Pressure Relief Procedure
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
The system pressure must be manually
relieved to prevent the system from
starting or spraying accidentally. Fluid
under high pressure can be injected through the
skin and cause serious injury. To reduce the risk of
injury from injection, splashing fluid, or moving
parts, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure
whenever you
D Are instructed to relieve the pressure
D Stop spraying for more than 10 minutes
D Check or service any of the system equipment
D Install or clean the spray nozzle
Operation
Startup
Always use this startup procedure to ensure that the
pressure washer is started safely and properly.
D Always engage the gun trigger safety latch when
you stop spraying even for a moment. This reduces
the risk of fluid injection or splashing in the eyes or
on the skin if the gun is bumped or triggered
accidentally.
D Always observe the CAUTIONS in this section to
avoid costly damage to the pressure washer.
D If you use the Sandblaster Kit, see the Sandblaster
Kit manual for detailed cleaning information.
1. Check the oil level.
NOTE: All pressure washers are equipped with a
low-oil sensor that shuts the engine off if the oil level
falls below a certain level. If the engine stops
unexpectedly, check the oil and the fuel levels. Check
the oil level each time you add fuel.
2. Check fuel level.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Do not refuel a hot engine. Refueling a
hot engine could cause a fire. Use only
fresh, clean, regular or unleaded gasoline. Close
the fuel shutoff valve during refueling.
1. Engage the trigger safety latch.
2. Turn the pressure washer off, and remove the
ignition cable from the spark plug.
4. Shut off the water supply.
5. Disengage the trigger safety latch, and trigger the
gun to relieve pressure. Then engage the trigger
safety latch.
If you suspect that the spray tip or hose is clogged or
that pressure has not been fully relieved after following
the steps above: Disengage the trigger safety latch,
and trigger the gun to relieve pressure. Wrap a rag
around the hose end coupling, and VERY SLOWLY
loosen the coupling to relieve pressure gradually. Then
loosen it completely. Then clear the tip or hose.
3. Turn on the water supply.
CAUTION
Never run the pressure washer without water. Costly
damage to the pump will result. Always be sure the
water supply is completely turned on before you run
the pressure washer.
4. Trigger the gun until water sprays from the tip,
indicating that the air is purged from the system.
5. Open the fuel shutoff valve. Be sure the spark plug
ignition cable is pushed firmly onto the spark plug.
Put the switch in the START position, and put the
throttle in the RUN position.
CAUTION
Do not allow the pressure washer to idle for more
than 10 minutes. Doing so could cause the recirculating water to overheat and seriously damage the
pump. Turn off the pressure washer if it will not be
spraying at least every 10 minutes. If heated inlet
water is used, reduce this time more. Do not operate the pressure washer with the inlet water screen
removed. This screen helps keep abrasive sediment
out of the pump, which could clog the pump or
damage the cylinders. Keep the screen clean. Do
not pump caustic materials; such materials could
corrode the pump components.
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Operation
6. Pull the starter rope to start the engine. Brace one
foot on the pressure washer chassis, and pull the
starter rope out quickly. Pull and return the rope
until the engine starts.
CAUTION
Do not allow the starter rope to snap back against
the engine. Let the rope recoil gently to prevent
damage to the recoil.
NOTE: For easier starting, have one person start
the pressure washer while another person triggers
the gun.
If the engine is cold, start the engine with the
choke completely closed. In cool weather, you
might have to let the engine run with the choke
closed for the first 10 to 30 seconds. In warm
weather, open the choke completely as soon as
the engine starts.
If the engine is warm, start the engine with the
choke completely open or partially closed. When
the engine starts, open the choke completely.
Trigger Safety Latch
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including
fluid injection and splashing in the eyes or on the
skin, always engage the trigger safety latch when
you stop spraying even for a moment. When
engaged, the trigger safety latch prevents the gun
from being triggered accidentally by hand or when
dropped or bumped. Be sure the latch is pushed
fully down, or it will not prevent the gun from being
triggered. See Fig. 1.
Chemical Injector Operation
1.
2. Insert the chemical filter (attached with clear tubing
to the chemical injector) into the container of
chemical.
3. Install the black large-orifice chemical tip. See
Installing and Changing Spray Tips below.
The large orifice of the chemical tip causes a drop in
pressure that actuates the chemical injector. Changing
back to a small-orifice spray tip deactivates the
chemical injector and produces high pressure for
rinsing. The chemical filter can be left in the chemical
container during high-pressure use. To regulate the
flow rate of the chemical, turn the chemical adjustment
knob on the injector. Maximum chemical flow is a full
two turns counterclockwise from the CLOSED
(clockwise) position.
Relieve the pressure.
See page 5.
Installing and Changing Spray Tips
Spray tips have 4- or 5-digit numbers on them. The
first two digits are the spray angle. Select the spray tip
appropriate for your application. Tip holding holes are
provided on the chassis.
Spray Tip Number
00XXX0_ blaster (red)
15XXX15_ (yellow)
25XXX25_ (green)
40XXX40_ (white)
NOTE: The chemical injector tip is brass and has a
large opening and a black plastic cap.
Spray Pattern Fan Angle
Trigger Safety Latch
engaged
Fig. 1
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1.
2. Point the gun and wand away from yourself and
anyone else.
3. Without holding your hand over the spray tip (A),
pull back the quick coupler ring (B). Remove the
current tip, and install a different one. Then push
back the ring. See Fig. 2.
Relieve the pressure.
See page 5.
Operation
4. Pull on the tip to be sure the tip is secure before
you spray again.
CAUTION
To avoid blowing the O-ring out of the quick coupler
due to the high pressure in the system, never
operate the pressure washer without a tip securely
mounted in the quick coupler.
B
A
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Fig. 2
Shutdown, Flushing, and Storage
CAUTION
If water freezes in the pressure washer, thaw it in a
warm room before you try to start it. Do not pour
hot water on or into the pump; it could crack the
ceramic plungers.
D If the pressure washer will be exposed to freezing
temperatures, drain all water out of the pump. If it
must be stored in freezing temperatures, flush the
pressure washer with a 50% antifreeze solution,
and relieve the pressure. Flush the pressure
washer before you use it again to remove the
antifreeze.
D Before you store the pressure washer overnight or
transport it, disconnect the water supply, and turn
off the fuel supply valve.
Maintenance
Observing regular maintenance intervals helps ensure
that you get maximum performance and life from the
pressure washer.
There is a break-in period for the engine and pump.
After you change the oil in these components following
their respective break-in periods, the interval between
required changes is longer.
If the pressure washer operated in dusty conditions,
these maintenance checks should be made more
often.
Maintenance Chart
Relieve the pressure
(see page 5) before you
proceed with maintenance.
IntervalWhat to do
DailyClean water inlet screen and filter.
Check engine and pump oil levels.
Fill as necessary. Check gasoline
level. Fill as necessary.
After first
5 hours of
operation
After every
25 hours of
operation
After first
50 hours of
operation
After every
100 hours of
operation, or
every 3 months
Change engine break-in oil. Drain
oil when warm. Use SAE 30 or
10W–30 detergent oil.
Clean and remove air cleaner
foam. Wash with water and
detergent. Dry thoroughly. Rub
with oil, and squeeze to distribute
oil.
Change pump break-in oil. Use
SAE 20 or 30 non-detergent oil.
Clean or replace paper air cleaner
cartridge. Tap gently to remove
dirt. Change engine oil. Use SAE
30 or 10W–30 detergent oil.
D After each use, wipe all surfaces of the pressure
washer with a clean, damp cloth.
D Perform the appropriate maintenance. See
Maintenance Chart at right.
After every
500 hours of
operation, or
every 6 months
Change pump oil. Use SAE 20 or
30 non-detergent oil.
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Troubleshooting
Relieve the pressure (see page 5) before you proceed with troubleshooting.
ProblemCauseSolution
Engine will not start
or is hard to start.
Engine misses or
lacks power.
Pressure is too low,
and/or pump runs
roughly.
No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetorFill the tank with gasoline, and open fuel shutoff valve.
Check fuel line and carburetor.
Low oilAdd oil to proper level.
Start/Stop switch in STOP positionMove switch to START position.
Water in fuel, or old fuelDrain fuel tank and carburetor. Use new fuel, and
make sure spark plug is dry.
Engine flooded or improperly chokedOpen choke, and pull engine starter rope several
times to clear out fuel. Make sure spark plug is dry.
Dirty air cleaner filterRemove and clean.
Spark plug dirty, wrong gap, or wrong
type
Gun not triggeredTrigger gun while starting engine.
Partially plugged air cleaner filterRemove and clean.
Spark plug dirty, wrong gap, or wrong
plug type
Worn or wrong size tipReplace with tip of proper size.
Clean, adjust the gap, or replace.
Clean, adjust the gap, or replace.
Water leaks from
under pump
manifold.
There is water on oil
side of pump.
Inlet filter cloggedClean. Check more frequently.
Worn packings, abrasives in water, or
natural wear
Inadequate water supplyCheck water flow rate to pump.
Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge valvesClean inlet and discharge valve assemblies. Check
Restricted inletGarden hose might be collapsed or kinked.
Worn inlet or discharge valvesReplace worn valves. See Pump Service on pages