Troy-Bilt 2500 PSI, 20296, 2500 Operator's Manual

Manual No. 203779GS Revision A (08/13/2007)

BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC

JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.

2500 PSI Pressure Washer

Operator’s Manual

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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC
900 North Parkway
Jefferson, WI 53549

Copyright © 2007 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.

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

Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Troy-Bilt pressure washer. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in
the Troy-Bilt brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Troy-Bilt pressure
washer will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with pressure washers and
how to avoid them. Because Troy-Bilt does not necessarily know all the applications this pressure washer could be used for, it
is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This pressure washer requires final assembly before use. Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for instructions on

final assembly procedures. Follow the instructions completely.

Where to Find Us

You never have to look far to find Briggs & Stratton support and service for your pressure washer. Consult your Yellow Pages.
There are over 30,000 Briggs & Stratton authorized service dealers worldwide who provide quality service. You can also contact
Troy-Bilt Customer Service by phone at [phone], or on the Internet at www.troybilt.com. For engine related questions,
call American Honda Motor Company, Inc. at [phone] or visit www.honda-engines.com for a dealer locator.

Pressure Washer

Model Number
Revision
Serial Number

Date Purchased

Table of Contents

Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unpack Pressure Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Attach Handle and Accessory Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Add Engine Oil and Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pressure Washer Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

How to Start Your Pressure Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How to Use Accessory Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How to Use Spray Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning and Applying Detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pressure Washer Rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Pressure Washer Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Engine Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

After Each Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Winter Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Pressure Washer Owner Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Common Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Operator Safety

Equipment Description

Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your pressure washer. Know its applications,
its limitations, and any hazards involved.

This pressure washer operates at a max of 2,500 PSI and a
flow rate of up to 2.3 gallons per minute. This high quality
residential system features 10” wheels, axial cam pump with
stainless steel pistons, automatic cool down system,
detergent siphoning system, quick connect spray tips, 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.

The Emission Control System for this pressure washer is
warranted for standards set by the Environmental Protection
Agency and the California Air Resources Board.

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 ( ) 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. NOTICE, 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

A - Explosion G - Flying Objects
B - Fire H - Slippery Surface
C - Electric Shock I - Fall
D - Toxic Fumes J - Fluid Injection
E - Kickback K - Moving Parts
F - Hot Surface L - Read Manual

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WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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WARNING

Risk of electrocution.
Contact with power source can cause electric

shock or burn.

• NEVER spray near power source.

WARNING

Use of pressure washer can create puddles and
slippery surfaces.

Kickback from spray gun can cause you to fall.

• Operate pressure washer from 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 similar location.

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

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.

WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL

• Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure
in tank.

• Fill or drain 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.

WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT

• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place.

• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.

WHEN 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
OFF.

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

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.

WARNING

Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.

Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if
inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,
fainting, or poisoning.

• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.

• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.

• DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area, even
if windows and doors 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.

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WARNING

Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let go.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.

• NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun
pressure.

• 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 spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger
to release high pressure. Engage spray gun trigger lock.

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

WARNING

Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.

Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.

• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

• Allow equipment to cool before touching.

• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of 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

The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.

Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.

• 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.

• NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.

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

• ALWAYS point spray 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.

• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.

• 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.

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NOTICE

High pressure spray may damage fragile items including
glass.

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

• NEVER aim spray gun at plants.

WARNING

Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.

• 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.

• NEVER substitute safety glasses for safety goggles.

WARNING

Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.

• NEVER operate pressure washer without protective housing or
covers.

• 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.

NOTICE

Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
shorten its life.

• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact
qualified service center.

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

• DO NOT by-pass any safety device on this machine.

• DO NOT tamper with governed speed.

• DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.

• DO NOT modify pressure washer in any way.

• 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 hoses. 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.

Assembly

Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt
to assemble or operate your new pressure washer.

Your pressure washer requires some assembly and is ready
for use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.

If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
[phone]. If calling for assistance, please have the
model, revision, and serial number from the data tag
available.

Unpack Pressure Washer

1. Remove the parts bag, accessories, and inserts
included with pressure washer.

2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from
top to bottom.

3. Ensure you have all included items prior to assembly.

Items in the carton include:

• Main Unit

• Handle

• High Pressure Hose

• Spray Gun

• Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect Fitting

• Plastic Accessory Tray

• Oil Bottle

• Parts Bag (which includes the following):

• Safety Goggles

• Operator’s Manual

• Engine Operator’s Manual

• Owner’s Registration Card

• Bag containing 3 Multi–Colored Spray Tips

• Spray Gun Holder Wireform

• Handle Fastening Hardware Kit (which includes):

• Carriage Bolts (2)

• Plastic Knobs (3)

• Tree Clips (4)

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.

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 (A) onto handle supports (B) connected to
main unit. Make sure holes (C) in handle align with
holes (C) on handle supports.

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.

2. Insert carriage bolts (A) through holes from back of
unit and attach a plastic knob (B) from front of unit.
Tighten by hand.

3. Place accessory tray (A) over holes (C) on handle
(viewing from front of unit). Push the tree clips (B) into
the holes until they sit flat against the accessory tray.

4. Insert spray gun holder wireform (A) through hole on
left side of handle (viewing from front of unit). Hold
wireform in place and attach a plastic knob (B) from
inside of unit. Tighten by hand.

5. Insert multi–colored spray tips and other supplied
accessories in spaces provided in accessory tray. See
How to Use Accessory Tray.

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C

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Add Engine Oil and Fuel

• Place pressure washer on a level surface.

NOTE: Verify provided oil bottle is the correct viscosity for
current ambient temperature.

• 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.

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump

NOTE: Remove and discard the shipping caps from the

pump’s high pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching
hoses.

1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose
to base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.

2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.

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

IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).

4. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (A). Clean screen if it contains debris or
have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run pressure
washer if inlet screen is damaged.

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

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

Checklist Before Starting Engine

Review the unit’s assembly to ensure you have performed all
of the following.

1. Be sure to read the Operator Safety section and How to
Use Your Pressure Washer in Operation section before
using pressure washer.

2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.

3. Check that oil has been added to proper level in the
engine crankcase.

4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.

5. Check for properly tightened hose connections.

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

7. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.

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NOTICE

Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly filled with the recommended oil will result in
equipment failure.

• Refer to engine manual for oil and fuel fill information.

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

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NOTICE

DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.

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

WARNING

The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.

• NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.

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

• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.

WARNING

Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.

• 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.

• NEVER substitute safety glasses for safety goggles.

NOTICE

Damage to pump or water inlet connector will occur if a
One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check valve) is
connected to pump.

• There MUST be at least ten feet (3M) of unrestricted garden
hose between the pressure washer inlet and any device, such as
a One Way Valve.

• Damage to equipment caused by attaching a One Way Valve to
pump will void warranty.

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Features and Controls

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.

A - Spray Gun — Controls the application of water onto

cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes trigger lock.

B - Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect — Allows you to

switch between three different spray tips.

C - High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water pump

and the other end to spray gun.

D - Oil Fill/Dipstick — Check and fill with oil here.
E - Pump — Develops high pressure.
F - Automatic Cool Down System — Cycles water through

pump when water reaches 125°-155°F. Warm water will
discharge from pump onto ground. This system prevents
internal pump damage.

G - Air Filter — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris

out of intake air.

H - Detergent Siphoning Tube/Filter — Use to siphon

pressure washer safe detergents into the low pressure
stream.

J - High Pressure Outlet — Connection for high pressure

hose.

K - Water Inlet — Connection for garden hose.
L - Engine Controls — See engine manual for details on

engine controls.

M - Recoil Starter — Used for starting the engine manually.
N - Fuel Tank — Fill tank with regular unleaded fuel. Always

leave room for fuel expansion.

P - Warning/Operating Instructions Tag — Identifies

hazards and proper procedure to start/stop pressure
washer.

R - Accessory Tray — Provides convenient storage for

standard and optional accessories, such as brushes,
turbo wands, etc.

S - Spray Tips — Detergent, 0°, and 25°: for various high

pressure cleaning applications.

Items Not Shown:
Data Tag (near rear of base plate) — Provides model and

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

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Operation

If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at [phone].

Pressure Washer Location

Clearances and Air Movement

Place pressure washer outdoors in an area that will not
accumulate deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place pressure
washer where exhaust gas (A) 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. Prevailing winds and air
currents should be taken into consideration when positioning
pressure washer.

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WARNING

Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.

• Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.

WARNING

Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.

• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.

• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.

• DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area, even
if windows and doors are open.

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How to Start Your 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

3.3 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose. DO NOT siphon
supply water.

2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See Assembly section.

3. Make sure unit is in a level position.

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

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

6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.

7. Engage trigger lock (A) on spray gun trigger.

8. When starting engine, position yourself as
recommended and start engine according to
instructions given in engine operator’s manual. Also
see operating instructions tag located on the pressure
washer.

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NOTICE

DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.

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

WARNING

Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let go.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.

• NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun
pressure.

• 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 spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger
to release high pressure. Engage spray gun trigger lock.

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

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How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

1. Release spray gun trigger and let engine idle for two
minutes.

2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
engine operator’s manual.

3. ALWAYS point spray 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.

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

How to Use Accessory Tray

The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to
store your spray gun, nozzle extension and quick connect
spray tips. There is also a hook at the front of the accessory
tray to hold your high pressure hose.

NOTE: The extra hole in the tray is for storing a utility brush.
The extra clip in the tray is for storing a turbo nozzle. The
brush and turbo nozzle are NOT included with your pressure
washer. You can buy these items as optional accessories.

1. Place nozzle extension through hole on accessory tray,
as shown.

WARNING

The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.

Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.

• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.

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

• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.

• 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.

WARNING

Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.

Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.

• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

• Allow equipment to cool before touching.

• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of 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

The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.

Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.

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

• ALWAYS point spray 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.

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2. Place spray gun through hole on accessory tray on
right side of unit.

NOTE: You may also use the spray gun holder wireform
attached to the handle to store your spray gun and nozzle
extension, as shown in Features and Controls section.

3. Insert multi–colored spray tips in spaces provided in
accessory tray.

4. Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to
accessory tray on front of tray, as shown.

How to Use Spray Tips

The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to
switch between three different quick connect spray tips.
Spray tips can be changed while pressure washer is running
once spray gun trigger lock is engaged. The spray tips vary
the spray pattern as shown below.

Follow these instructions to change spray tips:

1. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.

2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current
spray tip off. Store spray tips in holder provided on the
accessory tray.

3. Select desired spray tip:

• For gentle rinse, select green 25° spray tip.

• To scour surface, select red 0° spray tip.

• To apply detergent, 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.

Usage Tips

• For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches away from cleaning surface.

• If you get spray tip too close, especially using a high
pressure spray tip, you may damage surface being
cleaned.

• DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.

Cleaning and Applying Detergent

To apply detergent, follow these steps:

1. Review use of spray tips.

2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.

3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.

NOTE: Make sure the filter is fully submerged in detergent
while applying detergent.

4. Make sure black spray tip is installed.

NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (Green or Red).

Black

Use to apply

detergent

25° Green

1750 PSI

2.3 GPM

0° Red

2500 PSI

2.0 GPM

Low Pressure

High Pressure

WARNING

The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.

• NEVER exchange spray tips without locking the trigger lock on
the spray gun.

• DO NOT twist spray tips while spraying.

NOTICE

Contact with the hot muffler can damage detergent
siphoning tube.

• When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.

CAUTION

Chemicals can cause bodily injury, and/or property
damage.

• NEVER use caustic liquid with pressure washer.

• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps. Follow all
manufacturers instructions.