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Owner's Manual / Manual del Propietario

Pressure Washer / Lavadora de Presi6n

Model / Modelo 01905

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

IMPORTANTE: LEYO LA SEGURIDAD LAS ORDENESY LAS INSTRUCCIONES DETENIDAMENTE

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Safety Rules

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SafetyRules.................................. 2-4

Know Your PressureWasher ...................... 5

Assembly.................................... 6-8

Operation .................................. 9-II

Maintenance ............................... 12-14

Storage...................................... 15

Troubleshooting ............................... 16

Replacement Parts........................... 17-21

Warranty ............................... Last Page

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION

_Read this manual carefully and become familiar

with your pressure washer.Know its

applications, its limitations and any hazards
involved.

Every effort has been madeto ensure that information in

this manualisaccurate and current. However, we reserve
the right to change,alter or otherwise improvethe

product and this document at anytime without prior

notice.

In the State of California a spark arrester is required by lawI

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). I

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. If you equip the mumer with a spark arrester,

it must be maint2,ined in effective working order.

SAFETY RULES

_ his 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.

The safety alert symbol (_.) isusedwith a signal word

(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a

safety messageto alert you to hazards.DANGER indicates
a hazardwhich, if not avoided,will result in death or serious

injury.WARNING indicatesa hazard which,if not

avoided,could result in death or serious injury.CAUTION

indicatesa hazardwhich, ifnot avoided,might result in
minor or moderate injury.CAUTION, when used

without the alert symbol, indicatesa situation that could

result in equipment damage.Follow safety messagesto

avoid or reduce the risk of injuryor death.

WARNING I

The engine exhaust from this product contains I
chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, b rth defects, or other reproduct ve harm.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Toxic Fumes Electrical Shock

Slippery Surface

Fire Explosion Hot Surface

Moving Parts FlyingObjects Kickback

Fall Fluid Injection

Section 1: Safety Rules

DANGER

Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.

Use a respirator or mask whenever there isa chance that

vapors may be inhaled.

Readall instructions with mask so youare certain the maskwi[[
provide the necessaryprotection againstinhalingharmful vapors.

WARNING

Keepwater spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric

shock may result.

WARNING

WARNING

WHEN ADDING FUEL

Turnpressure washer OFF and let it cool at least2 minutes

before removing gascap.
Fill fuel tank outdoors.

DO NOT overfill tank.Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
Keep fuel awayfrom sparks,open flames, pilot lights, heat, and

other ignitionsources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

eVHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel
to spill.

DO NOT sprayflammable liquids.
'HEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY orwith fuel shutoff
valve OFE

eVHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL

IN TANK

Store awayfrom furnaces,stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other
ignition source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.

Keepspray nozzle between 8 to 24 inchesawayfrom cleaning

surface.
Operate this unit on a stable surface.
The cleaning area should haveadequateslopes and drainage to

reduce the possibility of afall due to slippery surfaces.
Beextremely careful if you must usethe pressure washer from

a [adder,scaffoldingor any other relatively unstable [oca'don.

Firmly graspspray gun with both handswhen usinghigh
pressure spray to avoid iniury if gun kicks back.

WARNING

NEVER aim spray gunat people, animalsor plants.
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.

Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.

Section 1: Safety Rules

WARNING

DO NOT touch hot surfaces.

Stay dear of exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.

WARNING

DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

WARNING

CAUTION

DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.

CAUTION

DO NOT secure spraygun in open position.
DO NOT leavespray gun unattended while machine is
running.

NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order.

Always be certain spraygun,nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.

CAUTION

DO NOT point spraygun at glass when in jet spray mode.
NEVER aim spray gun at plants.

CAUTION

Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.

WARNING

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire

where it cannot contact spark plug.

tf you have questions about intended use,ask dealer or
contact Briggs & Stratton Power Products.

NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or
without protective housing or covers.

DO NOT by-pass any safety device on this machine.
Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all

parts of the equipment to be sure ice has not formed there.
NEVER move machine by pulling on high pressure hose.Use

handle provided on unit.
Check fuel system for leaksor signsof deterioration, such as

chafed or spongy hose,loose or missingclamps, or damaged
tank or cap.Correct all defects before operating pressure
washe_

This equipment is designedto be used with Briggs & Stratton
Power Products authorized parts ONLY. If equipment isused

with parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications,
user assumesall risks and liabilities.

Features and Controls

KNOWYOUR PRESSURE WASHER

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer.

Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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controls and

Nozzle Extension with

Quick Connect

SprayGun

Spray Tips

High Pressure Hose

Chemical Injection

SiphonlFilter

Air Filter -- Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out
of intake air.

Automatic Cool Down System -- Cycles water through
pump when water reaches 125°-155°EWarm water will
discharge from pump onto ground.This system prevents
internal pump damage.

Chemical Injection Siphon/Filter -- Use to siphon
detergent or other pressure washer chemicals into the low

pressure stream.

Choke Lever -- Prepares a cold engine for starting.
DataTag -- Provides model, revision and serial number of

pressure washer. Please have these readily available if calling
for assistance.

Fuel Tank -- Filltank with regular unleaded fuel.Always leave
room for fuel expansion.

Fuel Valve -- Used to turn fuel on and off to engine.
High Pressure Hose -- Connect one end to the water

pump and the other end to the spray gun.

FuelTank

Throttle Lever

Choke Lever

FuelValve

Recoil Starter

Rocker Switch

(on front of engine)

-Air Filter

Oil Fill Cap

Pump equipped
with Automatic

Cool Down
System

DataTag

Water Inlet High Pressure Outlet

High Pressure Outlet --To connect high pressure hose.
Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect --Allows you to

switch between five different spray tips.
Oil Fill Cap -- Fillengine with oil here.

Pump -- Develops high pressure.
Recoil Starter -- Use for starting the engine manually.

Rocker Switch -- Set this switch to "On" before using

recoil starter. Set switch to "Off' to switch off engine.
Safety Goggles (not shown) --Always use the enclosed

goggles or other eye protection when running your
pressure washer.

Spray Gun -- Controls the application of water onto
cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety latch.

Spray Tips -- Chemical injection, 0°, 15°, 25°, and 40°: for
various high pressure cleaning applications.

Throttle Lever--Sets engine in starting mode for recoil
starter.

Water Inlet -- Connect garden hose here.

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: Readentire owner's manual before you

attempt to assembleor operate your new pressure washer.

Remove Pressure Washer From

Carton

• Remove the parts bag packedwith pressure washer.

• Slice two corners at the end of carton from top to
bottom so the panel can be folded down fiat, then

remove all packing material.

• Roll pressure washer out of carton.

To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you
will need to perform these tasks:

I. Fill out and sendin registration card.

2. Attach handleto main unit.

3. Remove shippingcap and install dipstick in pump.

4. Add oil to engine crankcase.

5. Add fuel to fuel tank.

6. Connect high pressure hoseto spraygun and pump.

7. Connect water supply to pump.

8. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun.

9. Select/attachquick connect spraytip to nozzleextension.

Carton Contents

Items in the carton include:

• Main Unit
SafetyGoggles

Handle
High Pressure Hose

SprayGun

Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect Fitting

Oil Bottles (2)

Parts Bag(which includesthe following):

Owner's Manual

EngineManual

Owner's Registration Card

Bagcontaining5 mult_olored Quick Connect Spray

Tips

MaintenanceKit
Handle FasteningHardware Kit (which includes):

Carriage Bolts (2)

PlasticKnobs (2)

Attach Handle

I. Placehandleassemblyonto handle supports connected

to main unit. Make sure holes in handle alignwith holes
on handle supports (Figure I).

Align Holes_,_

NOTE: It maybe necessaryto move the handlesupports
from side to side in order to alignthe handleso it will slide
over the handle supports.

2. Insert carriage bolts through holes from outside of unit
and attach plastic knob from insideof unit (Figure 2).
Tighten by hand.

PREPARING PRESSURE

WASHER FOR USE

Ifyou have any problems with the assemblyof your

pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged,callthe
pressure washer helpline at 1-888-611-6708.

3. Insert multi-colored nozzles in spacesprovided in
handle.

Section 3: Assembly

Install Oil Dipstick on Pump

To install the oil dipstick:

I. Make sure unit is on a levelsurface.

CAUTION

• Failure to do so will void the warranty and damage the

pump.

2. Removeand discard shipping cap located on pump
(Figure 3).

Remove shippingcap and

instaltoil dipstick here.

ShippingCap

Add Engine Oil and Fuel

• Place pressure washer on a levelsurface.

• Refer to engine owner's manualand follow oil and fuel
recommendations and instructions.

CAUTION

• Refer to engine manualfor oil andfuel fill information.

• Damageto equipment resulting from failure to follow this

instructionwill void warranty.

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break-in. Refer to

engine owner's manualfor recommendations.

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Pump Oit

Dipstick

3. Install oil dipstick.

Section 3: Assembly

Connect Hose and Water Supply to

Pump

IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage,you must assemble

the nozzleextensionto the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.

I. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect

end of hoseto baseof spray gun (Figure 4). Pull down
on collar of quick connect, slide onto spray gun andlet

go of collar.Tug on hose to be sure of tight connection.

NOTE: Remove and discard alt pump shippingcapsbefore

attaching hoses.

2. Similarly,attach other end of high pressure hose to
high pressure outlet on pump.Pull down on collar of

quick connect, slide onto pump and let go of collar. Pull
on hose to be sure of tight connection.

3. Before you connect your garden hose to water inlet,
inspectinlet screen (Figure 5). Clean screen if it
contains debris, replace if damaged.DO NOT RUN

PRESSUREWASHERIF SCREEN IS DAMAGED.

Inspectinlet

screen.DO NOT
use if damaged;

cleanif dirty.

4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
cleanout any debris.Turnoff water.

INPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply.Use ONLY cold water (lessthan IO0°F).

5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length)
to water inlet.Tightenby hand (Figure 5).

CAUTION

• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this

instructionwill voidwarranty.

6. Turn ON water and squeezetrigger on spray gun to
purge pump system of air and impurities.

WARNING

Always wear eye protection when usingthis equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.

Before starting the pressure washer,be sure you are wearing
adequate eye protection.

Checklist Before Starting Engine

Review the unit'sassemblyto confirmyou haveperformed
atlof the following:

I. Make sure handle isin placeand secure.

2. Make sure shippingcapwas removed and oil distick
was installedin pump.

3. Check that oil hasbeen added to the proper levelin

engine crankcase.

4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.

5. Check for properly attached hose connections.

6. Check to make sure that there are no kinks,cuts, or
damageto high pressure hose.

7. Provide a proper water supply at an adequateflow.

8. Be sure to read"Safety Rules" and"HowTo Use
PressureWasher" before usingthe pressure washer.

Operation

HOW TO USE PRESSURE

WASHER

If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,

please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-888-611-6708.

To Start Pressure Washer

To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructions step-by-step.This starting information

also applies if you havelet the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.

I. Placepressure washer near an outside water source

capableof supplying water at a flow rate greater than

4.2gallons per minute and no lessthan 20 PSIat
pressure washer end of garden hose.

2. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. See"PreparingPressureWasher for

Use" for illustrations.

3. Make sure unit is in a level position.

4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON the water.

CAUTION

6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 6).
Tighten by hand.

7. Choose the spray tip you want to useand insert it into
the nozzle extension.See"How to Use SprayTips".

8. Engagesafetylatch to spraygun trigger (Figure7).

SafetyLatch

9. Start engine according to instructionsgiven in engine
owner's manual.

• Squeezetriggeron sprayguneachtime recoilstarter is
pulledandenginefailsto start.

• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.

5. Squeeze trigger on gun until you have a steady stream
of water.This purges the pump of air and impurities.

How to Stop Pressure Washer

• Turn engine off according to instructionsgiven in engine

owner's manual.

• Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve

pressure in the hose.

NOTE: A smalt amount of water witl squirt out when you

release the pressure.

Section 4: Operation

How tO Use SprayTips

The quick-connect on the nozzle extension allows you to
switch between five different spraytips.The spray tips vary
the spraypattern as shown below (Figure8).

CAUTION

NEVERexchangespraytipswithout lockingthe safetylatch

on the trigger.

Follow these instructions to change spray tips:

I. Engagesafety latch on spray gun.

2. Putlback collar on quick-connect and putl current
spray tip off. Store spray tips in spaceprovided on

handlesstorage panel.

3. Select desired spray tip:

For gentle rinse, select white 40° or green 25°

spray tip.
To scour surface,select yellow 15° or red 0° spray

tip.
To apply chemical,select blackspray tip.

3. Putlback on collar, insertnew spraytip and release
collar.Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in

place.

4. For most effective cleaning,keep spraytip from 8 to
24 inchesawayfrom cleaning surface.If you get spray
tip too close, you maydamage cleaning surface.DO

NOT get closer than 6 incheswhen cleaningtires.

Cleaning and Applying Chemical

IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage

the pump.

CAUTION

Startingthe engine without all the hoses connectedand

without the water turned ON will damagethe pump.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this

instructionwill void warranty.
apply detergent follow these steps:

Review spray tip use.
Prepare detergent solution as required by

manufacturer.

Placesmallfilter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.

CAUTION

• When insertingthe filter into a detergent solution bottle,
route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertentlycontacting

the hot muffler.

4. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high

pressure spray tips (White, Green,Yellow, or Red).

Low Pressure

Black

High Pressure

White Green Yellow Red

40° 25° 15° 0°

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Section 4: Operation

5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump and start engine.

6. Apply detergent to a dry surface,starting at lower
portion of areato be washed and work upward,using
long, even,overlapping strokes.

7. Allow detergent to soak in between 3-5 minutes
before washingand rinsing. Reapplyasneeded to

prevent surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent
to dry on (prevents streaking).

IMPORTANT:You must flush the chemical injection
system after each useby placingthe filter into a bucket of
clean water,then run the pressure washer in low pressure

for I-2 minutes.

Pressure Washer Rinsing

After you have applied detergent, scour the surface
and rinse it clean as follows:

I.

Apply safetylatch to spray gun.

2.

Removeblack chemical spray tip from nozzle

extension.

.

Select and installdesired high pressure spray tip
following the instructions"How to Use SprayTips".

WARNING

Keepspray nozzle between 8 to 24 inchesawayfrom cleaning

surface.
Operate this unit on astable surface.

Beextremely careful if you must usethe pressure washer from

a ladder,scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.

Firmly grasp spray gun with both handswhen usinghigh
pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back.

4.

Increaseor decrease spray pressure by turning
pressure control knob counterclockwise or clockwise
respectively (Figure 9). Use lower pressure to wash
items such a asa car or boat. Use higher pressure to

strip paint and degreasedriveways.

Pressure

--- Control
Knob

5. Apply a highpressure spray to a small areaand check
surface for damage.If no damageisfound, assumeit is
okay to continue rinsing.

6. Start at the top of the areato be rinsed, working
down with sameoverlapping strokes asyou used for

cleaning.

Automatic Cool Down System

(Thermal Relief)

If you run the engine on your pressure washer for

3-5 minutes without pressingthe trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures
above 125°F.Thesystem engagesto cool the pump by
discharging the warm water onto the ground.

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Maintenance

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDATIONS

The pressurewasher warranty doesnot cover itemsthat have

beensubjectedto operator abuseor negligence.Toreceivefurl

valuefrom the warranty,the operator must maintainthe

pressurewasher as instructedinthis manual.

• Someadjustmentswill needto be madeperiodlcailyto
properly maintainyour pressurewasher.Checkthe spray

gun andadjustablenozzleextensionassemblyfor wear.

•Alt maintenancein this manual and the engine owner's
manualshould be madeat least once each season.

• Once ayear you should cleanor replacethe spark plug,

cleanor replacethe air fiiter.A new spark plugand clean
air filter assureproper fuel-alr mixture andhelp your
engine run better and last longer.Pleaserefer to your
engine owner's manualfor more details.

• If equipped with inflatable tires, keep the air pressure at

the valuemarked on the tire or within 15and 40 psi.

Before Each Use

I. Check engine oil level.

2. Check water inlet screenfor damage.

3. Check in-linefilter for damage.

4. Check highpressure hose for leaks.

5. Check detergent siphoning tube and filter for damage.

6. Check spraygun and nozzleextension assemblyfor leaks.

7. Rinseout garden hose to flushout debris before
connecting to pressure washer.

PRESSURE WASHER

MAINTENANCE

Check and Clean Inlet Screen

Examine the screen on the water inlet.Clean it if the

screen isclogged or replace it if screen is damaged.

Check High Pressure Hose

The highpressure hose can develop leaksfrom wear,

kinking,or abuse.Inspect the hose each time before using

it.Check for cuts, leaks, abrasionsor bulging of cover,
damageor movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replacethe hose immediately.

_IL WARNING

NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace Ft.
Replacement hose rating MUST exceed maximum pressure

rating of unit.

Check Detergent Siphoning Tube

Examinethe filter on the detergent tube andclean if

clogged.The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting.

Examinethe tube for leaks or tears. Replacethe filter or

tube if either isdamaged.

Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube

If you usedthe detergent siphoning tube,you must flushit

with clean water before stopping the engine.

I. Placechemical injection slphon/filter in a bucket full of

dean water.

2. Attach black low pressure spray tip.

3. Flushfor I-2 minutes.

4. Shut off engine.
IMPORTANT: Simply shutting OFF engine will not

releasepressure in the system.When the engine has

shut down, squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to

relieve the pressure in the hose.

Check Gun and Nozzle Extension

Examinethe hose connection to the spray gun and make

sure it issecure.Test the trigger by pressing it and making
sure it"springs back" into placewhen you releaseit. Put
the safety latch in the ON position and test the trigger.You
should not be able to press the trigger.

Check In-Line Filter

Refer to Figure 10and service the in-linefilter if it
becomes clogged,asfollows:

Filter Screen

Nozzle Extension

O-rir

I. Detach spraygun and nozzle extension from high

pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray

gun and remove o-ring and screenfrom nozzle

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