Troybilt 020208 Owner’s Manual
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Pressure Washer / Lavadora de Presi6n
Modem/ Modemo 020208
iMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY
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Manual No. 194615GS Revision 2 (09/28/2004)
Safety Rules
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety RuHes.................................... 2-4
Know Your Pressure _¢Vasher ........................ 5
AssembHy ...................................... 6-8
Operation .................................... 9- H2
Maintenance ................................. [3o[ 5
Storage ........................................ [6
TroubHeshoodng ................................. H7
Notes ......................................... H8
'Warranty ...................................... [9
EQUmPNENT
DESCRIPTmON
-] Read this manual carefully and become familiar
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with
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appmications, its [imitations and any hazards
involved.
This manua[ contains information for a high pressure
washer that operates at 2,600 PSIat a flow rate of
2.5 gallons per minute.This powerful high quaHity system
features large [0" wheels, a pump equipped with an
automatic coo[ down system, chemica[ injection system,
nozzHe extension with quick connect nozzHes, safety goggHes,
heavy duty 25' hose, and more.
Every effort has been made to ensure that information in
this manua[ is accurate and current. However, we reserve
the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the
product and this document at any time without prior
notice.
pressure washers Know its
SAFETY RULES
This is the safety alert symbol, it is used to
alert you to potential persona[ injury
hazards. Obey a[[ safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible iniury or death.
The safety alert symbol (_) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION,VVARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to hazards. DANG_:R indicates
a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate injury. CAUTmON, when used
without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could
result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to
avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Toxic Fumes Electrical Shock
Slipper7 Surface
Fire Explosion
Moving Parts Hying Objects
Fall
FluidInjection
Hot Surface
Kickback
Section 1: Safety Rules
DANGER
Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors,
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
endosure.
* Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that
vapors may be inhaled.
Read alI instructions with mask so you are cer_in the mask wilI
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
WARNING
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.AIIow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
_fHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with furl tank EMPTY or with furl shutoff
valve OFE
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WiTH FUEL
iN TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or" other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
SUrface,
Operate this unit on a stable surface.
The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fail due to slippery surfaces_
Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladders scaffolding or any other reladvdy unstable location.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid iniury if gun kicks back
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is fek
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting puil attempts, squeeze uigger
on spray gun.
WARNING
NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants.
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washen
NEVER repair high pressure hose, Replace it.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized,
Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure,
ever}, time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
WARNING
Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
* DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to coo[ before touching.
The pressure washer must be at [east 5 feet from structures
having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
. Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure
washer for" adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
. In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. [f you equip the muffler with a spark arresten it must be
maintained in effective working order:
WARNING
* DO NOT wear loose clothing, iewelry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or" other rotating parts.
. Tie up long hair and remove jeweJr):
CAUTION
DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.
CAUTION
DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
DO NOT leave spray 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 spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
DO NOT point spray gun at glass when in jet spray mode.
NEVER aim spray gun at plants_
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAiRSTOYOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire
where it cannot contact spark phJg.
If 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 leaks or"signs of deterioration, such as
chafed or" spongy hose, loose or missing clamps, or damaged
tank or cap. Correct all defects before operating pressure
washerL
This equipment is designed to be used with Briggs & Stratton
Power Products authorized parts ONLY. ff equipment is used
with parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications,
user assumes all risks and liabilities.
Features and Controls
KNOWYOUR PRESSURE WASHER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer,
Compare the ilhstrations with your pressure washer to familiarize
adjustments. Save ths manual for future reference.
Pump eqopped with
Automatic Cool Down System
AccessoryTray
SprayGun
_ourself with the locations of various controls and
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Air Filter
Throttle Lever
Choke Rod
Recoil Starter
(on front of engine)
FuelTank
Nozzle Extension
with Quick
Connect
V_/ate r Inlet
Chemical Injection
Data Tag
AccessoryTray -- Provides convenient storage for
standard and optional accessories, such as brushes, turbo
wands, etc.
Air Filter -- Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out
of intake ain
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/Fiiter -- Use to siphon
detergent or other pressure washer chemicals into the low
pressure stream.
Choke Rod -- 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 -- Fill tank with regular unleaded fuel.Always leave
room for fuel expansion.
SprayTips
Oil Fill Cap
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j High Pressure Outlet
High Pressure Hose (not shown) -- Connect one end to
the water pump and the other end to the spray gun.
High Pressure Outlet --To connect high pressure hose.
Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect -- Allows you to
switch between four different spray nozzles.
Oil Fill Cap -- FH[ engine with oil here.
Pump -- Develops high pressure.
Recoil Starter -- Use for starting the engine manually.
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. [nchdes safety latch.
SprayTips -- Chemical in}ection, 0 +, 15 +,and 40°: for various
high pressure cleaning applications+
Throttle Lever--Sets engine in starting mode for recoil
starter and stops a running engine.
Water Inlet -- Connect garden hose here.
ASSEMBLY
PREPARING PRESSURE
[MPORTANT: Read entire owner's manuaH before you
attempt to assembHeor operate your new pressure washer,
Remove Pressure Washer from
Carton
" Remove the parts bag packed with pressure washer.
° SHicetwo corners at the end of carton from top to
bottom so the panel can be folded down flaL then
remove aHHpacHdngmaterial
, RoHHpressure washer out of carton,
Carton Contents
Items in the carton include:
° HaHn Unit
Safety Goggles
HandHe
PHasticAccessory Tray
High Pressure Hose
Spray Gun
NozzHe Extension with Qock Connect Fitting
OiH Bottle
Parts Bag (whch incHudesthe following):
Owner's HanuaH
Engine HanuaH
Engine 'Warranty Card
Emissions ControH Warranty Card
Owner's Registration Card
Bag containing 4 muHti-coHored Quick Connect NozzHes
HandHe Fastening Hardware Kit (which incHudes):
Carriage BoHt
"L" Bolt
PHasticKnobs (2)
"J" Hook
ChemicaH Hose CHip
SelfTapping Screws (4)
WASHER FOR USE
If you have any probHems with the assembHy of your
pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, caHHthe
pressure washer heHpHineat i -888-6 i i -6708_
To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you
wii[ need to perform these tasks:
H. Firthout and send in registration card.
2. Attach accessory tray to handle, then attach handle to
main unit.
3. Add oiHto engine crankcase.
4. Add fueHto fueHtank.
S. Connect high pressure hose to spray gun and pump,
6. Connect water supply to pump.
7. Attach nozzHe extension to spray gun.
8. SeHect/attach quick connect spray tip to nozzHe
extension.
Attach Handle and Accessory Tray
NOTE; AHHassembHy operations given in this section wiHHbe
described from the perspective of assembHing the pressure
washer from the rear.
H. SHide pHastic accessory tray onto handHe and aHignholies
in accessory tray with holies on handHe (Figure H).
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Section 3: Assembly
Z Secure tray to handle with serf tapping screws using a
#2 phillips screwdriver. Ensure screws are tight but not
crushing plastic accessory tray.
3. Place handle assembly onto handle supports connected
to main unit. Hake sure holes in handle align with holes
on handle supports (Figure 2).
HandHe
Supports
NOTE: It may be necessary to move the handHe supports
from side to side in order to aHignthe handHeso it wHHsHide
over the handle supports.
4. [nsert"U' boHtthrough hoHe on right side of handle
(viewing from rear of unit) and attach plastic [<nob.
Tighten the knob by hand (Figure 3).
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7. Pinch chemical hose and slide it into metal clip as
shown in Figure 5.
8.
Tilt unit up by handle and attach metal clip to rib on
center underside of accessory tray (Figure 6). Slide
chemical hose through metal dip so that it is tight but
not kinked.
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5. Insert carriage bolt through left side hole from outside
of unit and attach a plastic knob from inside of unit
(viewing unit from rear).Tighten by hand (Figure 3).
6. Insert the "J" hook into the second from the [eft slot in
the accessory tray (Figure 4).
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Add Ens[ne Oil and Fuel
° Place pressure washer on a [eve[ surface.
, Refer to engine owner's manual and follow oil and fuel
recommendations and instructions.
• Refer to engine manual for oil and fuel fill information,
, Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void w,arranty;
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break-in. Refer to
engine owner's manual for recommendations,
Section 3: Assembly
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
[HPORTANT:To avoid pump damage,you must assemble
the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.
I. Attach one end of hgh pressure hose to high pressure
outlet on pump (Figure 7).Tighten by hand.
2,
Attach other end of hose to base of spray gun
(Figure 8).Tighten by hand.
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4. Runwater through garden hose for 30 secondsto
clean out any debris.Turn off water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standingwater for the
water supply.Use ONLY cold water (less than IO0°F).
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length)
to water inlet.Tighten by hand(Figure 9).
Damage to equipment resulting from f_iJureto follow this
instruction will void warrantT;
6. Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on spray gun to
purge pump system of air and impurities.
WANNING
Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate eye protection,
Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (Figure 9). Clean screen if it contains
debris, replace if damaged. DO NOT RUN PRESSURE
WASHER IF SCREEN IS DAHAGED.
Checklist Before Stardn ine
Review the unit's assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
I. klake sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly attached hose connections.
5. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to high pressure hose.
6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
7. Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "HowTo UseYour
Pressure _A/asher" before using pressure washer.
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. Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors,
. Keep exhaust gasfi_omentering aconfined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
. DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure.
The pressure washer must be at least 5 ft. (I 52 cm) from
structures having combustible walls and/or other
combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm) all around
pressure washer including overhead, for adequate cooling,
maintenance and servicing.
Place pressure washer in a well ventilated area, which will
allow for removal of deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place
pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and
enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied
building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any
windows, doors, ventihtion intakes or other openings that
can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area
(Figure 10). Prevailing winds and air currents should be
taken into consideration when positioning pressure washer.
Operation
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 have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
I. Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.5 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. See "Preparing Pressure 'Washer 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.
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.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure II).
Tighten by hand.
7. Place colored quick connect spray tips in slots on
holder that's attached to nozzle extension (Figure 12).
Typical P_essu_e Washer Shown
Exhaust Port
8. Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into
nozzle extension. See "How to Use SprayTips'.
Section 4: Opecat[on
9. Engage [rigger Hock[o spray gun [rigger (Figure H3).
HO. Sgar[ engine according [o instructions given in engine
owner's manuaLAHso see operating instructions gag
located on the pressure washer.
WANNING
. When starring engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is fek
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
Hfengine s_arts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger
on spray gun_
NOTE: Always keep the throttHe lever in the "Fast"
_osition when operating the pressure washer.
How to $topYour Pressure Washer
[. Le[ engine idle for _:wo minutes.
2. Turn engine off according [o ins[ruc[ions given in
engine owner's manual
3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped
pressure in hose to avoid iniuryo
NOTE: A smaHHamount of wafer wiHHsquirt out when
)ressure is released.
WANNING
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure,
every time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock on spray gun:
4. Engage trigger loci< on spray gun when not in use.
WANNING
. DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to cool before touching
. The pressure washer must be at least 5 feet from structures
having combustible wails and/or other combustible materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure
washer for" adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
Hnthe State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section ,I,142 of the California PuNic Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. Hfyou equip the muffler with a spark arrester, it must be
maintained in effective working order:
How to Use Accessory Tray
The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with phces to
store your nozzHe extension and shots to hoHdthe cleaning
soHution bottle and the detergent siphoning fiker.There are
aHsotwo hooks at the ends of the handHeto hoHdyour
spray gun and high pressure hose.
NOTE: The extra holies in the tray are for storing a brush
and a turbo wand.The brush and turbo wand are NOT
included with your pressure washer.Youcan buy these
items as optional accessories.
I. Place nozzle extension through hole on accessory tray,
as shown in Figure 14.
Section 4: Operation
Low Pressure
Black
Use to apply
chemical
2. Hang your chemical solution bottle on "J" hook and
place detergent siphoning filter in last slot on left
(Figure 14).
3. Place spray gun on hook attached to accessory tray on
right side of unit (Figure 14).
4. Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to
accessorytray on left side of unit.
How to Use Spray Tips
The quick-connect on the nozzle extension allows you to
switch between four different quick connect spray tips.The
spray tips vary the spray pattern as shown (Figure 15).
1 cAuTlo.
40 ° White I S° Yellow 0 ° Red
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
I. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
2. Pull back collar on quick-connect and pull current
spray tip off. Store spray tips n slots on holder that's
attached to nozzle extension.
3. Select desired spray tip:
For gentle rinse, select white 40 ° spray tip.
To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray
tip.
To apply chemical, select black spray tip.
4. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release
collar.Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in
place.
5. For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches away from cleaning surface. If you get spray
tip too close, you may damage cleaning surface.
6. DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.
" NEVER exchange spray tips without locking the trigger loci<
on the triggen
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