Troy-Bilt 20241 Operator's Manual

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Operator's ual/ nual dei Operario

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Pressure Washer / Lavadora de Presi6n

Model / iVlodeio 020241

I:i: WARNING

Before using this product, read this manual and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

Questions? Preguntas? Helpline- 1-888-611-6708 M-F 8-5 CT

Troy-Bilt® is a registered trademark of Troy-Bilt, LLC and is used under license to Briggs & Stratton Power Products.

Troy-Bilt® es una marca registrada de Troy-Bilt, LLC y se usa abajo licencia a Briggs & Stratton Power Products.

BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC

Printed in USA

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Antes de utilizar el producto, lea este manual y siga

todas las Reglas de Seguridad e Instrucciones de Uso.

JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.

Manual No. 196019GS Revision C (07/21/2006)

ADVERTENCIA

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Safety Rules

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1
Section 2

Section 3
Section 4

Section 5
Section 6

Section 7 - Troubleshooting ................... 18

Warranty ................................. 19

- Safety Rules ..................... 2-5

- Features and Controls ............... 6

- Assembly ....................... 7-9

- Operation ..................... 10-13

- Maintenance ................... 14-16

- Storage ......................... 17

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

_ T_2-7Read this manual carefully and become

IL_:__/......... familiar with your pressure washer. Know its

applications, its limitations and any hazards
involved.

This manual contains information for a high pressure
washer that operates at 2,600 PSI at a flow rate of

2.5 gallons per minute. This powerful, high quality
system features large 10" wheels, a pump equipped
with an automatic cool down system, chemical
injection system, nozzle extension with quick connect
nozzles, safety goggles, heavy duty 25' hose, and

more.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information

in this manual 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.

SAFETY RULES

,_ This 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 (,A) is used with a signal
word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial

and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards.
DANGER 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.
CAUTION, 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.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

ToxicFumes

Operator's Manual Electrical Shock

Copyright © 2006 Briggs & Stratton Power Products
Group, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this
material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form
by any means without the express written permission
of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

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Slippery Surface

Fire

Moving Parts Flying Objects Kickback

Fall Fluid Injection

Explosion Hot Surface

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, even if doors or windows are open.
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 will 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. Allow space for fuel expansion.

If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.

Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.

DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

VHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

,, DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
,, fuel to spill.

DO NOT spray flammable liquids.

WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAiRiNG EQUIPMENT
,, Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff

valve OFR

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 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 injury when gun kicks back.

WARNING

Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal
electric shock may result.

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Section 1: Safety Rules

WARNING

ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray

gun trigger, to release pressure and avoid kickback each
time, before starting engine. Engage trigger lock when

not in use.
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is

felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run,

always point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun
trigger to release high pressure.

Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when gun kicks back.

WARNING

WARNING

NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants.
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any

kind. Replace o-ring or seal.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray

gun while system is pressurized.

ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray

gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.

WARNING

DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust
gases.

Allow equipment to cool before touching.

Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.

Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks,
Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered

by an internal combustion engine to have a spark
arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying

to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later
revision. In the State of California a spark arrester is

required under section 4442 of the California Public
resources code. Other states may have similar laws.

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.

Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment

or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are

wearing adequate safety goggles.

WARNING

WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR

PRESSURE WASHER

,, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place

wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK

Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

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Section 1: Safety Rules

i 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.

CAUTION

DO NOT point spray gun at glass when using red 0°
spray tip.

NEVER aim spray gun at plants.

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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 washer.

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

equipment is used with parts that DO NOT comply with
minimum specifications, user assumes all risks and

liabilities.

CAUTION

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Features and Controls

KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

_Read this Operator'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

controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Accessory Tray Pump equipped with

Automatic Cool Down System

Air Filter

on front of engine)

Throttle Lever

Choke Rod

Recoil Starter

Fuel Tank

Spray

High Pressure Hose

Data

Water inlet

Detergent Siphoning

Tube/Filter

Accessory Tray -- 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 air.

Automatic Cool Down System -- Cycles water through
pump when water reaches 125°-155°R Warm water will

discharge from pump onto ground. This system prevents
internal pump damage.

Detergent Siphoning Tube/Filter -- Use to siphon
pressure washer safe detergents into the low pressure
stream.

Choke Rod -- Prepares a cold engine for starting.

Data Tag -- 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.

Nozzle Extension

with Quick

Connect

Spray Tips

Oil Fill Cap

High Pressure Outlet

High Pressure Hose -- 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 tips.
Oil Fill Cap -- Fill 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. Includes trigger lock.

Spray Tips -- Detergent, 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.

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Assembly

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ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: Read entire operator's manual before
you attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure

washer.

Remove Pressure Washer from

Carton

1. Remove the parts bag, accessories, and inserts
included 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

Items in the carton include:

• Main Unit

• Handle

• Plastic Accessory Tray

• High Pressure Hose

• Spray Gun

,, Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect Fitting

• Oil Bottle

• Parts Bag (which includes the following):

• Operator's Manual

• Engine Manual

• Emissions Control Warranty Sheet

• Owner's Registration Card

• Safety Goggles

• Bag containing 4 multi-colored Quick Connect
Spray Tips

• Handle Fastening Hardware Kit (which includes):

• Carriage Bolt

• "1" Bolt (2)

• Plastic Knobs (3)

• Tree Clips (4)

PREPARING PRESSURE

WASHER FOR USE

If you have any problems with the assembly of your
pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged,

call the pressure washer helpline at 1-888-611-6708.
To prepare your pressure washer for operation,

you will need to perform these tasks:

1. Fill out 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.

5. Connect high pressure hose to spray gun and
pump.

6. Connect water supply to pump.

7. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun.

8. Select/attach quick connect spray tip to nozzle
extension.

Attach Handle and Accessory Tray

1. Place handle onto handle supports connected to
main unit. Make sure holes in handle align with
holes on handle supports (Figure 1).

Handle

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.

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Section 3: Assembly

2.

insert carriage bolt through left side hole from
outside of unit and attach a plastic knob from

inside of unit (viewing from rear of unit). Tighten by
hand (Figure 2).

3. insert "12'bolt through hole on right side of handle
(viewing from rear of unit) and attach plastic knob.
Tighten knob by hand (Figure 2).

4. Insert'1_" bolt through hole just above billboard on
right side of handle (viewing from rear of unit).
Hold hook in place and attach a plastic knob from
inside of unit (Figure 2). Tighten by hand.

5.

Place accessory tray over holes on handle
(viewing from front of unit). Push the tree clips into

the holes until they sit flat against the accessory
tray (Figure 3).

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Add Engine Oil and Fuel

,_ Place pressure washer on a level surface.

CAUTION

,, Refer to engine manual for oil andfuel fill information.
,, Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow

this instruction willvoid warranty.

Refer to engine operator's manual and follow oil and

fuel recommendations and instructions.

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

to engine operator's manual for recommendations.

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Section 3: Assembly

Connect Hose and Water Supply to

Pump

IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must
assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun and
attach all hoses before you start the engine.

1. Attach one end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump (Figure 4). Tighten by

hand.

2. Attach other end of hose to base of spray gun
(Figure 5). Tighten by hand.

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

IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water 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 6).

CAUTION

,, Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow

this instruction willvoid warranty.

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

WARNING

Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment

or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are

wearing adequate safety goggles.

3.

Before connecting garden hose to water inlet,
inspect inlet screen (Figure 6). Clean screen if it
contains debris, replace if damaged. DO NOT

RUN PRESSURE WASHER IF SCREEN IS
DAMAGED OR MISSING.

Checklist Before Starting Engine

Review the unit's assembly to confirm you have

performed all of the following:

1. Make 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 "How To Use
Your Pressure Washer" before using pressure

washer.

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Operation

HOW TO USE YOUR

PRESSURE WASHER

Ifyou have any problems operating your pressure

washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at

1-888-611-6708.

Pressure Washer Location

Pressure Washer CJearance

I A WARNING 1

Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.

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 7). Prevailing winds and air

currents should be taken into consideration when

_ositioning pressure washer.

WARNING

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.

1. 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.

CAUTION

,, Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow

this instruction willvoid warranty.

5. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and
squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and
impurities.

6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 8).
Tighten by hand.

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, even if doors or windows are open.

Exhaust Port

Typical Pressure
Washer Shown

7. Place colored quick connect spray tips in slots on

holder that's attached to nozzle extension (Figure 9).

8. Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into

nozzle extension. See "How to Use Spray Tips'.'

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Section 4: Operation

9. Engage trigger lock to spray gun trigger (Figure 10).

lO. When starting engine, position yourself as

recommended in Figure 11 and start engine

according to instructions given in engine operator's

manual. Also see operating instructions tag located

on the pressure washer.

,_ WARNING

,_ WARNING

DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.

Allow equipment to cool before touching.

Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.

Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks,
Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered
by an internal combustion engine to have a spark
arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying

to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later

revision. In the State of California a spark attester is
required under section 4442 of the California Public
resources code. Other states may have similar laws.

NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
position when operating the pressure washer.

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

1. Let engine idle for two minutes.

2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in

engine operator's manual.

3. ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction and squeeze

spray gun trigger to release retained high water
pressure.

IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even

when engine is stopped and water is disconnected.

_, WARNING

ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray

gun trigger, to release pressure and avoid kickback each
time, before starting engine.

When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run,

always point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun
trigger to release high pressure.

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

ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray

gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.

4. Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.

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