Ryobi RY80940 User Manual
ABRASIVE GENTLE
SOAP
RY80940 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
SOAP
WARNING:
This Quick Reference Guide is not a substitute for reading the operator’s manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. All page references refer to
the operator’s manual.
FIRST TIME ASSEMBLY
1
Raise the handle (see page 8).
Install the trigger handle holder, spray wand
2
holder, and hose storage (see page 8).
Connect the high pressure hose to the pump
6
(see page 9).
Completely uncoil and straighten high pressure
hose to prevent kinks.
Connect your garden hose to the pressure washer
7
(see page 9).
STARTING THE UNIT (COLD START) USING DETERGENT
1
Add fuel (see page 10).
DO NOT USE E15 OR E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT.
IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW AND WILL
DAMAGE THE UNIT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
5
Pull starter grip and rope to start (see page 11).
Pour pressure washer
1
detergent in detergent tank
(see page 13).
SOAP
DETERGENT
Install nozzle and rotate
2
selector to blue or blue
setting (see page 13).
Squeeze trigger and wait
3
approx. 5 seconds for soap
(see page 13).
5 S
3
Assemble the trigger handle (see page 8).
Completely uncoil garden hose or remove
completely from reel to prevent kinks.
Turn water faucet on fully.
Make sure there are no leaks.
With no nozzle installed, squeeze the trigger
to relieve air pressure. Hold the trigger until a
steady stream of water appears.
Add entire bottle of lubricant provided to the pres-
8
sure washer (see page 10).
This is a 4-cycle engine. Do not mix fuel and
lubricant together.
Add fuel stabilizer every time you fuel the
machine.
2
Turn the fuel valve to ON (see page 11).
FUEL
VALVE ON
SOAP
Allow engine to run for several seconds, then
6
move choke to RUN position (see page 11).
CHOKE LEVER
(RUN)
5 S
Use of soap nozzle will activate detergent injector at a
20:1 dilution ratio.
WARNING! Never use bleach or solvent-based detergent.
NOZZLE SELECTION GUIDE
Use the chart below to determine the correct nozzle for your job.
HIGH PRESSURE
(NO SOAP WHEN USING
THESE NOZZLES)
0º
• Will damage your pump
• Will void your warranty
• Will damage plants/shrubs
25º 40º
LOW PRESSURE
(FOR SOAP OR
GENTLE RINSE)
Long Range Short Range
Connect the high pressure hose to the trigger
4
handle (see page 9).
DO NOT OVERTILT THE UNIT!
Turn the fuel valve to OFF before adding
lubricant.
Set unit on flat surface so engine is level.
Remove dipstick, wipe clean, put back in hole
(but don’t screw in) and check lubricant level.
Put choke lever in START position (see page 11).
3
CHOKE LEVER (START)
4
Put on/off switch in ON position (see page 11).
ON/OFF
SWITCH
(ON)
RESTARTING THE UNIT
(HOT RESTART)
1
Pull starter grip and rope to start (see page 11).
SOAP
Concrete, Brick, Masonry
Siding, Gutters, House
Fencing, Deck, Patio
Lawn Equipment, Boat, RV
Recommended Nozzle Use With Caution for Certain Applications
BEFORE STORING THE UNIT
Add Pump Protector to the unit after each use and before storing. This will significantly improve pump
1
life (see page 15).
To order Pump Protector, call customer service at 1-800-860-4050.
To add, follow the instructions provided by the Pump Protector manufacturer.
PUMP
PROTECTOR
If the engine does not start:
• check for enough fuel;
• may need to adjust choke position;
• try starting again.
If you need more assistance, visit our website at
www.ryobitools.com or call us at 1-800-860-4050.
990000250
10-4-12 (REV:01)
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