Harbor Freight Tools 97005 User Manual
GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER
13 HP - 4,000 PSI
Model
97005
SET UP, OPERATING, AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN
MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside
a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
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Only use OUTSIDE
and far away from
windows, doors, and
vents.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
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Manual Revised 11h
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information.....................................................................3
Set-Up Precautions.....................................................................................4
Operating Precautions................................................................................4
Basic Specications...................................................................................6
Unpacking....................................................................................................7
Set-Up Instructions.....................................................................................7
Operating Instructions................................................................................8
Starting The Engine....................................................................................9
Operating Tips...........................................................................................11
Technical Specications...........................................................................14
Servicing....................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting...................................................................................17-18
Pump Parts List.........................................................................................19
Pump Assembly Diagram.........................................................................20
Engine Parts List.................................................................................21-22
Engine Assembly Diagram.......................................................................23
Frame, Lance, Hose, Wheel Parts List & Assembly Diagram...............24
Warranty Information..........................................................................25-26
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety
warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and
cleaning procedures. Write the product’s
serial number in the back of the manual
near the assembly diagram (or month
and year of purchase if product has no
number). Keep this manual and the
receipt in a safe and dry place for future
reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
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.
DANGER indicates
DANGER
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
a hazardous
CAUTION
NOTICE
CAUTION
Safety warnings continue on next page.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
WARNING! Read all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in re,
serious injury and/or DEATH.
The warnings and precautions
discussed in this manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must
be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WARNING
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
indicates a
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SET UP PRECAUTIONS
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Gasoline fuel and fumes are 1.
ammable, and potentially explosive.
Use proper fuel storage and handling
procedures. Do not store fuel or
other ammable materials nearby.
Have multiple ABC class re 2.
extinguishers nearby.
This equipment may not have a 3.
spark arresting mufer included. A
spark arresting mufer is required
by law in California, on some US
Forest Service land, and possibly in
other areas or situations. Install an
approved spark arrestor before use
if legally required or if engine is to
be used near grass, brush, forests,
crops, or any other ammable
materials.
Set up and use only on a at, level, 4.
well-ventilated surface.
1. CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARD
Using an engine indoors
CAN KILL YOU IN
MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide. This is a poison you
cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and windows are
open.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, 5.
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during set up.
Use only oil and fuel recommended 6.
in the “Specications” section of this
manual.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away
from windows, doors, and vents.
Keep children away from the 2.
equipment, especially while it is
operating.
Do not leave the equipment 3.
unattended when it is running. Turn
off the equipment (and remove safety
keys, if available) before leaving the
work area.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 4.
and hearing protection during use.
People with pacemakers should 5.
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic elds in close
proximity to a heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference
or pacemaker failure. Caution is
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necessary when near the engine’s
magneto or recoil starter.
Keep the equipment, its engine, and 14.
surrounding area clean at all times.
Use only accessories that are 6.
recommended by Harbor Freight
Tools for your model. Accessories
that may be suitable for one piece of
equipment may become hazardous
when used on another piece of
equipment.
Do not operate in explosive 7.
atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Gasoline-powered engines
may ignite the dust or fumes.
Stay alert, watch what you are 8.
doing and use common sense when
operating a piece of equipment. Do
not use a piece of equipment while
tired or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
Do not overreach. Keep proper 9.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
equipment in unexpected situations.
Use this equipment with both hands 10.
only. Using equipment with only
one hand can easily result in loss of
control.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose 11.
clothing or jewelry. Keep hair,
clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
Parts, especially exhaust system 12.
components, get very hot during use.
Stay clear of hot parts.
Do not cover the engine or equipment 13.
during operation.
Use the equipment, accessories, etc., 15.
in accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended for the
particular type of equipment, taking
into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use
of the equipment for operations
different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
Do not operate the equipment with 16.
known leaks in the engine’s fuel
system.
This product contains or, when 17.
used, produces a chemical known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
When spills of fuel or oil occur, they 18.
must be cleaned up immediately.
Dispose of uids and cleaning
materials as per any local, state,
or federal codes and regulations.
Store oil rags in a bottom-ventilated,
covered, metal container.
Keep hands and feet away from 19.
moving parts.
Before use, check for misalignment 20.
or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the equipment’s
operation. If damaged, have the
equipment serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained equipment.
Use the correct equipment for the 21.
application. Do not modify the
equipment and do not use the
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equipment for a purpose for which it
is not intended.
Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et
seq.
Never operate the Pressure Washer 22.
using a pulsing action. Pulsing is
the repeated and rapid ON and
OFF operation of the Trigger. This
action could result in the failure of
components and connections that are
under pressure.
This is a clean, cold water Pressure 23.
Washer. The working temperature
range must be between 41°
Fahrenheit and 104° Fahrenheit.
The water supply pressure must not
exceed 58 PSI and must be clean
and free of any abrasive particles or
corrosive contaminates.
Do not direct the water jet at live 24.
electrical equipment or the Pressure
Washer itself.
Do not direct the water jet at 25.
yourself, others or pets.
Always ensure all water pressure is 31.
released and the Pressure Washer
is turned off before attempting to
disconnect any Hoses or Connectors.
This Pressure Washer is rated for 32.
domestic use only and should not be
used for professional or commercial
purposes.
Use caution when cleaning a vehicle 33.
to prevent damaging the nish with a
high pressure water stream.
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Before service, maintenance, or 1.
cleaning:
Turn the engine switch to its a.
“OFF” position.
Allow the engine to completely b.
cool.
Do not use the Pressure Washer to 26.
pump gasoline, kerosene, or any
other ammable or corrosive liquids.
Do not leave the Pressure Washer 27.
unattended while the machine is
running.
Never allow the Pressure Washer to 28.
run for more than two minutes with
the Spray Gun in its closed position.
Do not allow the Pressure Washer 29.
to run dry, as this will cause serious
damage to the Seals and Pump.
WARNING:30. The brass components
of this product contain lead, a
chemical know to the State of
California to cause birth defects (or
other reproductive harm). California
Then, remove the spark plug c.
wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
Keep all safety guards in place and in 2.
proper working order. Safety guards
include mufer, air cleaner, mechanical guards, and heat shields, among
other guards.
Do not alter or adjust any part of 3.
the equipment or its engine that is
sealed by the manufacturer or dis-
tributor. Only a qualied service
technician may adjust parts that
may increase or decrease governed engine speed.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, 4.
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during service.
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Maintain labels and nameplates on 5.
the equipment. These carry important information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
Have the equipment serviced by a 6.
qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the equipment is maintained. Do not attempt
any service or maintenance procedures not explained in this manual
or any procedures that you are uncertain about your ability to perform
safely or correctly.
Store equipment out of the reach of 7.
children.
Follow scheduled engine and equip-8.
ment maintenance.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel
Engine
Oil
Pump Oil
Note: Additional specications found in the
engine is warranted for standards set by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and by the California Air Resources Board
(also known as CARB-Phase II). For
warranty information, refer to the last
pages of this manual.
Type 89+ octane unleaded gasoline
Capacity 1.7 Gallons
Type
Capacity 37.2 Ounces (1.1L)
Type
Capacity 15.2 Ounces (0.45L)
TECHNICAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
chart in this manual.
SAE 25W (above 32° F)
SAE 15W-40 (at 32° F or below)
SAE 25W (above 32° F)
SAE 15W-40 (at 32° F or below)
The emission control system for this
Refueling:
Do not smoke, or allow sparks, 1.
ames, or other sources of ignition
around the equipment, especially
when refuelling.
Do not rell the fuel tank while the 2.
engine is running or hot.
Do not ll fuel tank to the top. Leave 3.
a little room for the fuel to expand as
needed.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area only.4.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
At high altitudes, the engine’s
carburetor, governor, and any other parts
that control the fuel-air ratio will need to be
adjusted by a qualied mechanic to allow
efcient high-altitude use and to prevent
damage to the engine and any other
devices used with this product.
REV 09b
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UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at
1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
WARNING
Risk of accidental
starting; resulting
in serious personal injury.
Turn the Power Switch of the
equipment to its “OFF”
position, wait for the engine to
cool, and unplug the spark
plug wire(s) before
assembling or making any
adjustments to the equipment.
HANDLE (10)
FIGURE A
BOLTS/NUTS
(11, 12)
FRAME (2)
2. To attach the Handle (10) to the
Frame (2), insert the lower portion
of the Handle into the Frame. Then
secure the Handle to the Frame,
using two Bolts and two Nuts.
(See Figure A.)
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
Assembly
This equipment may not have a 1.
spark arresting mufer included. A
spark arresting mufer is required
by law in California, on some US
Forest Service land, and possibly in
other areas or situations. Install an
approved spark arrestor before use
if legally required or if engine is to
be used near grass, brush, forests,
crops, or any other ammable
materials.
LOCK NUT (13)
WHEEL (1)
FIGURE B
3. To attach the Wheels (1), slide a
Wheel onto each end of the Axle
located at the front of the Frame (2).
Make sure air valve on wheel faces
outward. Then secure the Wheels to
the Axle, using one Lock Nut (13) for
each Wheel. (See Figure B.)
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INLET CONNECTOR
(59)
HOSE (8)
FIGURE E
OUTLET CONNECTOR
DETERGENT HOSE
SPRAY GUN (6)
HOSE (8)
(55)
FIGURE C
NOZZLE (9)
4. Attach the Hose (8) to the Spray Gun
(6). Connect the other end of the
Hose to the Outlet Connector (55).
Connect a garden hose to the Inlet
Connector (59). Insert the Detergent
Hose into an approved container of
detergent. Then attach the desired
Nozzle (9) to the Spray Gun.
(See Figure C.)
FIGURE F
CHOKE (41)
FUEL
VALVE
(104)
THROTTLE
(96)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Engine Controls
ENGINE
SWITCH
(3)
FIGURE D
FIGURE G
STARTER HANDLE (1)
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