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16.  Press the ON/STOP button 
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 for 2 seconds. The green 
READY light will illuminate. The yellow WATER FLOW light 
should also illuminate to verify the water is connected 
properly and turnedon.
Fig. R
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17.  When the green system ready light illuminates, squeeze the 
spray gun trigger to start the engine. After squeezing the 
spray gun trigger it will take approximately 3 seconds for 
engine to start. After the engine has started, the water flow 
will begin and the yellow water flow light will illuminate. 
See the PRESSUREADY® Fault Codes Table in the 
Troubleshooting section for moreinformation.
NOTE: The spray gun is equipped with a spring loaded trigger 
lock
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. Manually release trigger lock as shown in Fig.S.
Fig. S
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WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Stand on a stable 
surface and grip spray gun/wand firmly with both hands. 
Expect the spray gun/wand to kickback whentriggered.
18.  When spray gun trigger is released, water flow will stop 
immediately and the engine will shut off in approximately 
10 seconds. Ensure spring loaded trigger lock is moved 
forward into the lockedposition.
19.  To restart pressure washer, manually release trigger lock  and 
squeeze the spray gun trigger and the engine will restart. 
Note that it will take approximately 3 seconds for engine to 
start after squeezing spray gun trigger. After the engine has 
started, the water flow willbegin.
 
DANGER: Risk of injury from spray. Ensure the spring 
loaded trigger lock
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 is moved forward to the locked 
position, when the spray gun is not in use to prevent 
accidentalspraying.
Alternate Manual Mode Start-up Procedure 
(Without Battery) (Fig.B,T–Z)
1.  In a well-ventilated outdoor area, add fresh, high-quality, 
unleaded petrol with a pump octane rating of 86 or 
higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting 
the engine. Refer to engine instruction manual for 
correctprocedure.
IMPORTANT: Ethanol Shield™ (sold separately) is a fuel 
stabilizer that helps eliminate and prevent ethanol related 
problems in power equipment. Follow the instructions on 
the container and add to thepetrol.
NOTICE: Use of fuels with greater than 10% ethanol are 
not approved for use in this product per EPA regulations 
and will damage the unit and void thewarranty.
2.  Check engine oil level. Refer to the engine instruction 
manual for correctprocedure.
NOTICE: The engine is shipped without oil. Before starting 
engine, add the oil provided. Damage to the engine will 
occur if the engine is run without oil, this damage will not 
be covered underwarranty.
3.  Place the engine ON/OFF switch 
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 in the ONposition.
OFF
ON
Fig. T
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ENGINE
4.  Place the fuel valve lever in the ONposition.
Fig. U
5.  Move the choke to the CLOSEDPosition.
Fig. V
6.  Connect the water hose to the cold water source. Turn the 
cold water source on to remove all air from the hose and 
flush any debris. When a steady stream of water is present, 
turn the cold water sourceoff.