Troybilt 020240 Owner’s Manual

Pressure Washer / Lavadora de Presi6n

Modem/ Modemo 020240

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section H o Safety RuHes .......................... 2-4

Section 2 - Features and ControHs ................... 5

Section 3 o AssembHy ............................ 6-8

Section 4 o Operation .......................... 9- H3

Section 5 ° Product Specifications ................... H4

Section 5 o Maintenance ........................ H4oH6

Section 6 o Storage .............................. H7

Section 7 oTroubleshooting ........................ H8

Warranty ...................................... H9

EQUmPNENT

-] Read this manuamcarefummyand become famimiar

with

...... your

appmications,its mimitations _d any hazards

invomved.

This manuaH contains information for a pressure washer that operates at a maximum of 2,550 PSi and a flow rate up to 2.3 gaHHons per minute.This high quality residentiaH system features H4" wheeHs, axiaH cam pump with stainHess steel pistons, automatic cooH down system, chemicaH iniection system, variety of nozzHes. IncHudes safety goggHes, heavy duty 25' hose, and more.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in

this manuaH 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 washer. Know its

SAFETY RULES

This is the safety amert symbol it is used to amert you to potentiam personam iniury hazards_ Obey atomsafety messages that fommow this symbom to avoid possibme iniury or death.

The safety aHert symboH (_) is used with a signaH word

(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictoriaHand/or a

safety message to aHert you to hazards. DANGER indicates

a hazard which_ if not avoided_ will resuHt in death or serious

iniury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could resuHt in death or serious iniury. CAUTION

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might resuHt in minor or moderate iniury. CAUTION, when used

without the aHert symbol indicates a situation that couHd

resuHt in equipment damage. FoHHow safety messages to

avoid or reduce the risk of iniury or death.

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Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Toxic Fumes

Electrical Shock

Slippery Surface

Fire

Moving Parts Hying Obiects

Fail Fluid Hniection

Explosion Hot Surface

Kickback

Section 1: Safety Rules

WARNING

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

enclosure.

Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that

vapors may be inhaled,

Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask wilI provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors,

WARNING

WHEN ADDING FUEL

Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes

before removing fuel cap. Fill fiJeI tank outdoors.

DO NOT over{ill tank.AIIow space for fuel expansion. Keep fueI away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and

other ignition sources. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

VHEN OPERATmNG EQUmPMENT

• Transport/repair with fuel tank EPIPTY or with fuel 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

SUY{ace,

Operate this unit on a stable surface. The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to

reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces. Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from

a ladder; scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location. Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high

pressure spray to avoid iniury if gun kicks back,

WARNING

When starting engine, pull cord slow,Jy until resistance is felt

and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased

resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger on spray gun,

WARNING

NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants, DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washem NEVER repair" high pressure hose, Replace it.

Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun

while system is pressurized,

Squeezetrigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure, every time you stop engine. Engagetrigger 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 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.

In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 of the California PuNic Resources Code). Other states may have similar Jaws. Federal laws apply on federal

lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester; it must be maintained in effective working orden

WARNING

. DO NOT wear loose clothing, ieweiry or anything that may

be caught in the starter or" other rotating parts.

. Tie up long hair and remove ]ewelD:

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 using MAX (pin point) nozzle,

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 plug.

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 damps, 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 specificadons,

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 illustrations with your pressure washer to familiarize yourseff with the Hocations of various controHs and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

SprayGun Utility Brush

AccessoryTray Turbo Nozzle

Nozzle Extension Recoil Starter

with Quick

FuelTank

Choke Lever

Throttle Lever

Air Filter

AccessoryTray -- Provides convenient storage for standard and optional accessories, such as brushes, turbo

wands, etc. Air Fimter -- Protects engine by filtering dust and debris

out of intake air.

Automatic Coo[ Down System -- Cycles water

through pump when water reaches 125 °. 155°E'er'arm water will discharge from pump onto ground.This system prevents internal pump damage.

Chernicam [niection Siphon/Fimter -- Use to siphon detergent or other pressure washer chemicals into the low

pressurestream, Choke Lever -- Preparesa coldenginefor starting,

DataTag (not shown, near rear of base pmate) - Provides model and serial number of pressure washer. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.

Fue[ Tank -- Fill tank with regular unleaded fuel.Always

leave room for fuel expansion.

High Pressure Hose -- Connect one end to water

pump and the other end to spray gun.

Proj ectProTM Nozzles

High Pressure Hose

Oil Fill/Dipstick

High Pressure Outlet

& VVater Inlet

Chemical Injection

Pump equipped with

Automatic Cool Down System

High Pressure Outmet -- Connection for high pressure hose.

Nozzme Extension with Quick Connect --Allows you

to switch between four different nozzles.

Oil Fill/Dipstick -- Check and fill with oil here.

ProjectPro TMNozzles -- Chemical injection, 0°_ (5°_ and 40°: for various high pressure cleaning applications.

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

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

Throttme Lever -- Sets engine in starting mode for recoil starter and stops a running engine.

Turbo Nozzme -- Rotates a high pressure stream in a rapid circular pattern.

Utility Brush --AUows you to scrub surfaces with water filtering through the bristles

Water inlet -- Connection for garden hose.

ASSEMBLY

mNPORTANT: Read entireowner'smanual beforeyou

attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer.

Remove Pressure Washer From

I, Remove the parts bag, accessoNes, and inserts inchded

with pressure washer,

2, Slice two corners at the end of carton from top to

bottom so the panel can be folded down flat.

3. Remove pressure washer from carton.

Carton Contents

totems in the carton include:

Hain Unit Handle

High Pressure Hose Spray Gun

Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect Fitting Plastic Accessory Tray

Safety Goggles Oil Bottle

Turbo Nozzle with Quick Connect

Rotating Brush

Utility Brush

Parts Bag (which includes the following):

Owner's Manual Engine Planual

Owner's Registration Card

PREPARING PRESSURE

WASHER FOR USE

If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, ca[[ the pressure washer helpline at 1=888=6 [ 1=6708. If calling for

assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial

number from the data tag available.

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

I. Fillout and send in registration card.

2. Attach handle to main unit, then attach accessory tray to handle.

3. Add oil to engine crankcase.

4. Add fuel to fuel tank. S. Connect high pressure hose to spray gun and pump.

6. Connect water supplyto pump.

7. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun.

8. Select/attach quick connect ProjectPro TMnozzle to

nozzle extension.

Attach Handle and Accessory Tray

I. Place handle onto handle supports connected to main

unit. Make sure holes in handle align with holes on handle supports (Figure I).

Bag containing 4 multi-colored ProjectPro TM

Nozzles

Handle/Tray Fastening Hardware Kit (which

includes):

Carriage Bolts (2) "L" Bolt

Plastic Knobs (3)

Tree Clips (4)

NOTE: It may be necessary to move the handle supports

from side to side in order to align the handle so it will slide over the handle supports.

Section 3: Assembly

2, Insert carriage boks through holes from outside of unit

and attach a phstic knob from inside of unit (Figure 2). Tighten by hand.

3, Placeaccessorytray over holes on handle (viewing

from front of unit). Pushthe tree clips into the holes until they sit fiat againstthe accessory tray (Figure 3).

4, Insert"L" bolt through hole just above billboard on left

side of handle (viewing from front of unit). Hold bolt in place and attach a plastic knob from inside of unit (Figure 4).Tighten by hand.

SprayGun Hook

5, Insert muki-colored ProjectPro TMnozzles and other

supplied accessories in spaces provided in accessory

tray, See "How to Use AccessoryTray',

Add [_rig[ne Oil and Fuel

° Place pressure washer on a [eve[ surface,

Refer to engine manual for oil and fuel fill information.

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

" Refer to engine owner's manual and follow oil and fuel

recommendations and instructions,

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

engine owner's manual for recommendations,

Section 3: Assemb(y

Connect Hose and Water Supp)y to

iMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemb(e the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses before you start the engine.

NOTE: Remove and discard the shipping caps from the pumps high pressure outlet and water inlet before

attaching hoses.

I. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose

to base of spray gun (Figure S).Tighten by hand.

hose here

2. Attach other endof high pressure hose to high pressure outlet on pump (Figure 6).Tighten by hand.

4. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any debris.

mMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the

water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than [O0°F).

5. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length) to the water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 7).

Damage to equipment resulting from failure to fol)ow this instruction will void warranty.

Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.

WANNING

Always wear eTe protection when using this equipment or in

vicinit 7 of where equipment is in use.

Before scarring she pressure washer,be sure you are wearing

adequate eye protection.

Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect inlet screen (Figure 7). Clean screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT RUN

PRESSURE_CCASHERIF INLET SCREEN IS DAMAGED.

Inspect inlet

screen, DO NOT

use if damaged;

clean if dirty.

Cheddist Before Startin E_L_Sine

Review the unit's assembly to ensure you have performed

all of the following.

I. Hake sure handle is in place and secure.

2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in the

engine crankcase.

3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.

4. Check for properly tightened 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 PressureVVasher" before using pressure washer.

Operation

HOWTO USEYOUR

PRESSURE WASHER

If you have any problems operating your pressure washen please call the pressure washer heIpline at 1-888-611-6708.

Pressure Washer Location

Pressure Washer Cmearance

WANNING

Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors. Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through

windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.

DO NC)T operate pressure washer inside any holding or

endosure_

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 overhea& 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, ventilation intakes or other openings that

can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area (Figure 8). Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken

into consideration when positioning pressure washer.

How to StartYour 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

3.3 gallons per minute and no less than 2.0 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose.

2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to

spray gun and pump. See "Preparing Pressure VVasher

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 water.

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

5. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 9). Tighten by hand.

6. Choose desired ProjectPro TMnozzle, pull back nozzle extension collar, insert nozzle and release collar.Tug on

nozzle to make sure it is securely in place (Figure I 0).

See "How to Use ProjectPro TMNozzle System".

Typical Pressu_ e Washe_ Shown

Exhaust Port

7. Engage trigger loci< on spray gun trigger (Figure I I).

Section 4: Opecation

Start engine according to instructions given in engine

owner's manuaH.AHso see operating instructions tag Hocated on the pressure washer.

WARNING

When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt

and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. Hfengine starts 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 throttle lever in the "Fast"

)osition when operating the pressure washer.

WARNING

Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun

while system is pressurized.

Squeeze trigger on spray gun to rdieve trapped pressure, every time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.

4. Engage trigger Hockon spray gun when not in use.

The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with pHaces to

store your spray gun, nozzHe extension, utility brush, turbo nozzle, and ProjectPro TM nozzHes.There is aHso a hook at

the front of the accessory tray to hoHd your high pressure

hose.

H. PHace nozzHe extension through hoHe on accessory tray,

as shown in Figure H2.

DO NOT touch hot surfaces, Allow equipment to coot before touching.

The pressure washer must be at least 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 coding, maintenance and servicing.

Hnthe 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 arrester_ it must be maintained in effective working orden

How to Sto Your Pressure Washer

H. Let engine idHe for two minutes.

2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in

engine owner's manual

3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped

pressure in hose to avoid iniury.

NOTE: A smaHH amount of water wiHHsquirt out when pressure is reHeased.

2. PHacespray gun through hoHeon accessory tray on

right side of unit (Figure H2).

NOTE:You may aHsouse the hooks attached to the base

and handHeto store your gun and nozzHe extension, as

shown on page 5.

3. PHace utilitybrush through hoHe on accessory tray, as

shown in Figure H2.

3. Push turbo nozzHe up and into chip on accessory tray

untiHit snaps in, as shown in Figure H2.

4. Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to accessory tray on front of tray, asshown in Figure H2.

Section 4: Operation

How to Use ProiectPro TM Nozzle

System

The quick-connect on the nozzHeextension allows you to switch between four different ProiectPro TMsystem nozzHes. The ProiectPro TM nozzHesvary the spray pattern as shown

(FigureH3).

Low Pressure

Bhck

Use to appHy

chemicaH

High Pressure

40 ° Yellow I5 ° Orange 0° Red

1770 PSI 2200 PSI 2550 PSI

2.3 GPM 2.2 GPM 2.0 GPM

Follow these instrucdons to change ProiectPro *M nozzles:

I. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.

2. Pull back collar on quick-connect and pull current ProiectPro TMnozzle off. Store ProiectPro TMnozzles in holder provided on the accessory tray.

3. Select desired ProiectPro TM nozzle:

For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher

flow), for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV's,

patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select yellow

40 ° ProiectPro TMnozzle (Figure 14).

For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium

flow), ideal for most all purpose cleaning such as

home siding, brick patios, wood decks, driveways

and sidewalks, garage floors, etc., select orange I5°

ProiectPro TMnozzle (Figure 15).

I cAuTlo. 1

NEVERexchange ProiectPro nozzles withou_ lockingthe trigger lock on the trigger.

DO NOT twist ProiectPro TMnozzles while spraying.

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