
MODEL: CD
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
AND PARTS MANUAL
■ CD-2323 ■ CD-2324
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97-726

Important Safety Information................................................................4-5
Component Identification ........................................................................ 6
Assembly Instructions.............................................................................7
Operating Instructions..........................................................................8-9
Applying Detergent and General Operating Techniques........................ 10
Shut Down and Clean-Up ..................................................................... 11
Storage ................................................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 12-13
Prev entative Maintenance.....................................................................14
Oil Change Record ...............................................................................14
Exploded View ......................................................................................15
Exploded View Parts List ...................................................................... 16
Hose and Spray Gun Assembl y............................................................ 17
Warranty
CONTENTS
Model Number ______________________________
Serial Number ______________________________
Date of Purchase ___________________________
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to
the pressure washer. You should record both serial number and
date of purchase and keep in a safe place f or future reference.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time with-
out incurring any obligation.
This model was designed for light use
of 1 hour per day, 5 days per week.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must hav e an understanding of
PRESSURE W ASHER
the manufacturer’ s operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer . W arning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings shall be read to and discussed with the
operator in the operator’s native language by the purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ instructions.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
The operator must know how to stop the machine quickly
and understand the operation of all controls. Nev er permit anyone to operate the engine without proper instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number .
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
CAUTION
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHL Y
PRIOR TO USE.
2. All installations must comply with local codes. Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instructions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thoroughly. Failure to follow instructions could cause malfunction of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation
— Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
3. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas;
exposure may cause loss of
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consciousness and may lead to death. It also contains detergents known, in certain quantities, to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
WARNING: Flammable liquids can create fumes which
can ignite causing property damage or severe injury.
WARNING
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
add fuel when the product is
operating.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Do not spray flammable liquids.
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
4. Do not place machine near
flammable objects as the engine is hot.
5. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. If any fuel is spilled, make
sure the area is dry before testing the spark plug or
starting the engine. (Fire and/or explosion ma y occur if this is not done.)
When refueling gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment, make sure to refuel:
a. outdoors;
b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of the
dispensing point; and
d. with an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled in
a safe manner .
WARNING
WARNING: High pressure
stream of water that this equipment produces can pierce skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds. To av oid personal injury , e ye
safety devices must be worn.
WARNING
6. Eye safety devices and foot
protection must be worn when
using this equipment.
7. High pressure dev eloped by
these machines will cause personal injury or equipment
PROTECTIVE
EYE WEAR AND
CLOTHING MUST BE
WORN.
damage. Use caution when
operating. Do not direct discharge stream at people, or
severe injury or death will result.

8. Never make adjustments on machine while in operation.
9. Do not operate with spray gun in the off position f or
extensive periods of time as this may cause damage to the pump.
10. The best insurance against an accident is precaution and knowledge of the machine.
11. Manufacturer will not be liable f or any changes made
to our standard machines, or any components not
purchased from us.
12. Read engine safety instructions provided.
WARNING
WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electrical wiring or fatal electric shock may result.
13. Never run pump dry or leave
spray gun closed longer than
5 minutes.
KEEP WA TER SPRA Y
AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
14. Do not allow children to operate the pressure washer at any
time.
15. Inlet water supply must be cold and clean fresh
water.
PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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PRESSURE W ASHER
Detergent Bucket
(Not Included)
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
Engine
Unloader
Pump
Inlet Water
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Quick
Coupler
Wand
High Pressure Nozzle
Soap Nozzle
Detergent Injector - Allows you to siphon and mix de-
tergents.
High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water
pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun.
Nozzle Quick Coupler Pump — Dev elops high pressure.
Starter Grip — Used for starting the engine manually.
Spray Gun — Controls the application of water and
detergent onto cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety latch.
Inlet
Connection
Trigger
Detergent
Hose
Spray Gun
Water Supply
(Not Included)
High Pressure
Swivel
Connector
Straight Through Wand — Must be connected to the
spray gun.
Swivel Connector - Allows free range of movement to
avoid coiling hoses.
Note: If trigger on spray gun is released for more
than 2 minutes, water will leak from valve. Warm
water will discharge from pump protector onto floor .
This system prevents internal pump damage.
Hose
Hose
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