Simpson PS60841 Instruction Manual

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided,

may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using an engine indoors can kill you in
minutes. Engine exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a
poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You may be breathing CO even if you
do not smell engine exhaust.

• NEVER use an engine inside homes, garages, crawlspaces or other partly

enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas.

Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.

• ONLY use outdoors and far away from open windows, doors and vents. These

openings can pull in engine exhaust.

• Even when the engine is used correctly, CO may leak into your home. ALWAYS use

a battery-powered or battery backup CO alarm in your house. Read and follow all

directions for CO alarm before using. If you feel sick, dizzy or weak at anytime,

move to fresh air immediately. See a doctor. You could have carbon monoxide

poisoning.

WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction manual and
the engine instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions. If

you have any questions regarding the product, please contact our customer
service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com.

DANGER: Risk of injection or severe injury. Keep clear of nozzle. Do not
direct discharge stream at persons or live animals. This product is to be used
only by trained operators.

WARNING: This product and its exhaust contain chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
some cleaning products and dust contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

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3. Screw bottle valve back onto bottle.

4. Attach bottle to water inlet of pump.

5. Squeeze bottle to inject contents into pump.

6. With ignition switch off, simultaneously pull starter rope and squeeze bottle.

Repeat until protector fluid exits pump outlet. NOTE: This step may require
two people.

ACCESSORIES

DANGER: Risk of fluid injection. When using replacement spray wands or
guns with this pressure washer, DO NOT use a spray wand and/or spray gun/
wand combination that is shorter in length than what was provided with this
pressure washer as measured from the nozzle end of the wand to the gun
trigger.

NOTICE: The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this tool

could be hazardous. Use only accessories rated equal to or greater than the rating
of the pressure washer.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL PS60841

PSI Max* 3300 PSI
GPM Max* 2.5 gpm
High Pressure Hose 35 ft. (10.7 m)
Presure of Inlet Water 20–100 PSI
Inlet Water cold tap (100 °F max)
Soap Consumption Rate 10% max

* Rated Pressure and Rated Water Flow is within manufacturing tolerance of

(+/- 10%).

In a continued commitment to improve quality, the manufacturer reserves the right
to make component changes, design changes, or specification changes when
necessary and without notice.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Do not return this product to your retailer. Please contact our customer service
department at www.simpsoncleaning.com

LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer of this product agrees to repair or replace designated parts that
prove defective within the warranty period listed below at the manufacturer’s sole
discretion. Specific limitations/extensions and exclusions apply.

This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship and not parts failure
due to normal wear, depreciation, abuse, accidental damage, negligence, improper
use, maintenance, water quality or storage. To make a claim under the terms of
the warranty, all parts said to be defective must be retained and available for return
upon request to a designated Warranty Service Center for warranty inspection. The
judgments and decisions of the manufacturer concerning the validity of warranty
claims are final.

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These warranties pass through to the end user and are non-transferable. As a
factory authorized and trained Warranty Service Center, the factory will honor the
terms of all component warranties and satisfy claims of the appropriate warranty
provisions.

Normal wear items include, but are not limited to, valves and seals, which are not
covered by this warranty.

This warranty replaces all other warranties, express or implied, including without
limitation any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and
all such warranties are hereby disclaimed and excluded by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer’s warranty obligation is limited to repair and replacement of defec­tive products as provided herein and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any
further loss, damages, or expenses – including damages from shipping, accident,
abuse, acts of God, misuse, or neglect. Neither is damage from repairs using parts
not purchased from the manufacturer or alterations performed by non-factory
authorized personnel. Failure to install and operate equipment according to the
guidelines put forth in the instruction manual shall void warranty.

This warranty does not cover the following: machines used for rental purposes,
damage resulting from shipping (claims must be filed with freighter), accident,
abuse, act of God, misuse, or neglect. Neither is damage from repairs or altera­tions performed by non-factory authorized personnel or failure to install and oper­ate equipment according to the guidelines put forth in the instruction manual.

The manufacturer will not be liable to any persons for consequential damage, for
personal injury, or for commercial loss.

RESPONSIBILITY OF ORIGINAL PURCHASER (INITIAL USER):

• To process a warranty claim on your SIMPSON® pressure washer, report the

concern to 1-877-362-4271 or [e-mail] for authorization
and direction to the nearest authorized service centre in your area.

• Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty
work.

• Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as
described in the Owners Manual(s).

WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO FAILURES DUE TO:

• Freight damage

• Damage due to chemical deterioration, scale build up, rust, corrosion or
thermal expansion

• Freeze damage

• Damage caused by parts or accessories not obtained from an authorized
dealer or not approved by the manufacturer.

• Normal wear of moving parts or components affected by moving parts.

ENGINE AND EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM

Covered by engine manufacturer warranty. See engine manual.

HIGH PRESSURE PUMP (DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP)

Five (5) years from date of purchase.

FRAME (DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP)

Ten (10) years from date of purchase.

ACCESSORIES (DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP)

Includes nozzles, hoses, spray guns, wands, tires, feet
Ninety (90) days from date of purchase.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

OPERATIONAL
ISSUE

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Engine will
not start
(see Engine

Owner's
Manual for

further engine
troubleshooting)

No fuel Add fresh fuel
Pressure builds up after
two pulls on the recoil
starter or after initial use

Squeeze gun trigger to relieve
pres sure

Choke lever in the "No
Choke" position

Move choke to the "Choke"

po si tion
Spark plug wire
not attached

Attach spark plug wire

No or low
pressure
(initial use)

Spray wand not in
high pressure

See How to Use Spray

Wand instructions in the

Operation Section
Low water supply Water supply must be at

least 5 gpm @ 20 PSI
Leak at high pressure
hose fitting

Repair leak. Apply sealant

tape if necessary
Nozzle obstructed See Nozzle Cleaning instructions

in the Maintenance section
Water filter screen
clogged

Remove and clean filter. See

Cleaning Water Inlet Filter

paragraph in the Maintenance

section for the correct procedure
Air in hose Turn off the engine, then the water

source. Disconnect the water

source from the pump inlet and

turn the water source on to remove

all air from the hose. When there is

a steady stream of water present,

turn water source off. Re- con nect

water source to pump inlet and

turn on wa ter source. Squeeze

trigger to re move re main ing air
Choke in the
“Choke” position

Move choke to the “No Choke”

po si tion
High pressure hose
is too long

Use high pressure hose under

100 feet (30m)

Will not draw
chemicals

Spray wand not in
low pressure

See How to Use Spray

Wand paragraph in the

Operation Section
Chemical filter clogged Clean filter

Chemical screen not
in cleaning solution

Make sure end of detergent

siphon hose is fully submerged

into cleaning solution
Chemical too thick Dilute chemical. Chemical should

be the same consistency as water
Pressure hose is too long Lengthen water supply hose

instead of high pressure hose

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OPERATIONAL
ISSUE

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Will not draw
chemicals

Chemical build up in
chemical injector

Please contact our customer
service department at

www.simpsoncleaning.com
No or low
pressure
(after period of
normal use)

Worn seal or packing Please contact our customer

service department at

www.simpsoncleaning.com

Worn or obstructed valves Please contact our customer

service department at

www.simpsoncleaning.com

Worn unloader piston Please contact our customer

service department at

www.simpsoncleaning.com
Water leaking at
gun/spray wand
connection

Worn or torn o-ring Check and replace
Loose hose connection Tighten

Water leaking
at pump

Loose connections Tighten
Piston packings worn Please contact our customer

service department at

www.simpsoncleaning.com

Worn or torn o-ring Please contact our customer

service department at

www.simpsoncleaning.com

Pump head or tubes
damaged from freezing

Please contact our customer

service department at

www.simpsoncleaning.com
Pump pulsates Nozzle obstructed See Nozzle Cleaning paragraph

in the Maintenance section

for the correct procedure

Oil leaking
at pump

Oil seals worn Please contact our customer

service department at

www.simpsoncleaning.com

Loose drain plug Tighten
Worn drain plug o-ring Check and replace
Worn fill plug o-ring Check and replace
Pump overfilled Check for correct amount
Incorrect oil used Drain and fill with correct

amount and type of oil

Vent plug is clogged Clean vent plug; blow air through

it to remove any blockage. If

prob lem persists, replace plug

Air filter filled with oil Clean and/or replace filter

element. Refer to Engine Owner's

Manual for correct procedure.