RIDGID RD80763 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER
RD80763/RD80964
Your pressure washer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID® product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................5-6
Features ........................................................................................................................................................................7-8
Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................8-13
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................13-17
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 18-20
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................23-27
Parts Ordering / Service ...................................................................................................................................Back Page
INTRODUCTION
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have
been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Know your tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully.
Learn the machine’s applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Keep guards in place and in working order. Never oper-
ate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure
all guards are operating properly before each use.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors
away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept
a safe distance from work area.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
da ngerous carbon monoxi de fumes c an collect.
Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and extremely
dangerous gas, can cause unconsciousness or death.
Use right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a
job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not
intended.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties,
or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into moving
parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are
NOT safety glasses.
Don’t overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times.
Use only recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this
manual.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
tool, a
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or grease to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe
lo ading , unlo ading , transport, and s torag e o f
machine.
Be thoroughly familiar with controls. Know how to stop
the product and bleed pressure quickly.
Keep tool dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any
solvents to clean tool.
Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are
doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when
you are tired. Do not rush.
Do not operate the product while under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string
which can be thrown or become entangled in the
machine.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it off. Have
defective switches replaced by an authorized service
center.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use in damp or
wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well
lit.
Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
Do not operate while smoking or near an open
flame.
Do not operate around dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or
other flammable materials.
WARNING: Risk of injection or injury – Do not direct
discharge stream at persons.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Never direct a water stream toward people or pets,
or any electrical device.
Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors
and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris,
toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create
a hazard.
Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is
running.
Never start the machine if ice has formed in any part
of the equipment.
Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, flammable
material, bleaches, or industrial grade solutions
in this product. These products can cause physical
injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the
machine.
Always operate the machine on a level surface. If the
engine is on an incline, it could seize due to improper
lubrication (even at the maximum oil level).
WARNING: High pressure jets can be dangerous if
subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at
persons, animals, electrical devices, or the machine
itself.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except where specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
Protective covers must always cover rotating parts
when the engine is running.
Keep cooling air intake (recoil starter area) and muffler
side of the engine at least 3 feet away from buildings,
obstructions, and other combustible objects.
Keep the engine away from flammables and other
hazardous materials.
Keep away from hot parts. The muffler and other engine
parts become very hot; use caution.
Do not touch the spark plug and ignition cable when
starting and operating the engine.
Check fuel hoses and joints for looseness and fuel
leakage before each use.
Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use.
A loose bolt or nut may cause serious engine problems.
Always refuel outdoors. Never refuel indoors or in a
poorly ventilated area.
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are present,
such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
and the like.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel
with care. It is highly flammable.
Do not smoke while handling fuel.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running
or when the engine is hot.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from
refueling site before starting engine.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
circumstances.
Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from spark and/or flame-producing equipment.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving
before transporting in a vehicle.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
ONLY use cold water.
Make sure minimum clearance of 3 feet is maintained
from combustible materials.
Never spray close to the surface to be cleaned as you
can damage the surface.
Do not use the spring clip (provided with nozzle holder)
for support of human weight, playground equipment, or
athletic or overhead lifting of a load. Holds up to 5 lbs.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Wet Conditions Alert
Read The Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
Safety Alert
Hot Surface
Risk of Injections
Risk of Explosion
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and,
as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any
hot surface.
To reduce the risk of injection or injury, never direct a water stream
towards people or pets or place any body part in the stream.
Leaking hoses and fittings are also capable of causing injection
injury. Do not hold hoses or fittings.
Fuel and its vapors are explosive and can cause severe burns
or death.
Risk of Fire
Toxic Fumes
Kickback
Electric Shock
Chemical Burns
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire
can cause severe burns or death.
Gas products emit carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, hold the trigger handle
securely with both hands when the machine is on.
Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can
result in electric shock.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, DO NOT USE ACIDS,
ALKALINES, BLEACHES, SOLVENTS, FLAMMABLE MATERIAL,
OR INDUSTRIAL GRADE SOLUTIONS in this product.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to the nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt
to use this product until you read thoroughly and
understand completely the operator’s manual. Save
this operator’s manual and review frequently for
continuing safe operation and instructing others
who may use this product. Call RIDGID® customer
service for assistance.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Engine ............................................................................................................................................................................211cc
Fuel Tank Capacity .....................................................................................................................................................0.95 gal
Maximum Pounds Per Square Inch Pressure* ......................................................................................................... 3,300 psi
Maximum Gallons Per Minute* .................................................................................................................................. 2.8 gpm
Maximum Inlet Water Temperature ................................................................................................................................104˚F
*Max. rating determined by PWMA Standard 101
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
HANDLE
TRIGGER WITH
LOCK OUT
CHOKE
FUEL
VALVE
FUEL TANK
RECOIL
STARTER
HANDLE
NOZZLE
CLEANING
TOOL
NOZZLE HOLDER
WITH SPRING CLIP
DUAL POWER
SOAP NOZZLE
SPRAY
WAND
CRANE
LIFTING
HOOK
HIGH
PRESSURE
HOSE
INJECTION
HOSE
SUPPORT
FOOT
OIL CAP /
DIPSTICK
Fig. 1
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
CRANE LIFTING HOOK
The crane lifting hook in the center of the unit makes lifting
the machine for transportation and/or relocation easy.
ENGINE SWITCH
The engine switch is used in combination with the recoil
starter grip to start the engine. It is also used to turn the
engine off.
FUEL TANK
This fuel tank has a maximum capacity of 0.95 gal. Use
unleaded automotive gasoline in the engine.
HOSE STORAGE
Once the high pressure hose is rolled, hang it on the front of
the machine using the hook and loop strap for convenient
storage.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter is pulled to start the machine.
DUAL POWER SOAP NOZZLE
The Dual Power Soap Nozzle can be easily adjusted for long
range or short range detergent application.
SPARK ARRESTOR
This engine is not factory equipped with a spark arrestor.
In some areas it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark
arrestor. A spark arrestor is available by calling customer
service for assistance.
SUBARU® ENGINE
This EX21 Subaru engine enables the pressure washer to
achieve 3,300 psi.
THERMAL RELIEF VALVE
This pump feature will prevent water temperatures from
reaching harmful levels by releasing a small amount of water. Once the water has cooled, the thermal relief valve will
reset itself.
TRIGGER HANDLE
The trigger handle has a gripping surface that provides added
control of the spray wand and helps reduce fatigue.
TRIGGER WITH LOCK OUT
Pulling the trigger releases a stream of water for high
pressure cleaning. The lock out provides protection against
unauthorized use.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the
tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that
all items listed in the packing list are included.
NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with
your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Pressure Washer
Trigger Handle Rest (front and back)
Screw (2)
Lock Nut
30 ft. High Pressure Hose
Injection Hose
Auxiliary Handle
Trigger Handle
Spray Wand
Nozzle Holder (with Quick-Connect Nozzle (4) and Dual
Power Soap Nozzle)
Nozzle Cleaning Tool
Rear Panel
Support Foot (2)
Torx Screws (4)
Bolts (4)
Nuts (4)
Wheel (2)
Washer (2)
Axle (2)
Hitch Pin (2)
4-Cycle Engine Oil (SAE30 or SAE 10W30)
Torx Wrench
Flat Washer
Operator’s Manual
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ASSEMBLY
ON
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WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
HANDLE
TORX
SCREW
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always disconnect the
engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when
assembling parts.
ATTACHING THE REAR PANEL
See Figure 2.
Locate the rear panel and screws.
Using the Torx wrench provided, secure panel to handle
using the screws.
REAR
PANEL
Fig. 2
AXLE
WASHER
WHEEL
HITCH PIN
Fig. 3
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