HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
How to Start Your Engine
The best way to start your engine-powered pressure
washer for the first time is to follow these instructions
step-by-step.
This pressure washer requires a water source
that flows at least 3.2 gallons per minute. Do not
attempt to siphon water from a non-
pressurized container. Place the pressure
washer close enough to an outside water source
so that no more than 50' of garden hose is
needed.
Check that the high pressure hose is tightly
connected to the spray gun and to the pump.
See ASSEMBLY section for illustrations.
Connect the garden hose to water inlet on the
pressure washer pump and turn the water on
all the way.
IMPORTANT: Do not run pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
Set choke lever to Choke position. Note: This
is a multi-position choke.
Move the throttle control lever to the Fast
position.
Note: For a warm engine, be sure the throttle control
is in the Fast position and the choke lever is in the
Run position.
Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the On position.
Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve
air pressure caused by turning ON the water.
Water will spew out the gun in a thin stream.
Continue to hold trigger until you have a steady
stream of water and no air remains.This will
make it easier to pull start the engine. Release
the trigger.
Apply the safety latch to the spray gun trigger
(Figure 11).
Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until you feel
some resistance. Then pull cord rapidly to
overcome compression, prevent kickback and
start the engine. Let rope return to starter slowly.
Note: Always keep the throttle control in the Fast
position when operating the pressure washer.
When the engine starts, gradually move the
choke control from one position to the next until it
is in the Run position.
If after 3 pulls the engine fails to start, disengage the
spray gun safety latch, squeeze the trigger to relive
water pressure, re-engage the spray gun safety latch,
move the choke control to the Run position and pull
the recoil starter handle rapidly (Max. 3 pulls).
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
Important: Do Not move the choke control to
Choke position to stop the engine. Backfire or
engine damage may occur.
Move the throttle control to the Idle or Slow
position.
Wait for the engine to idle down.
Move the throttle control to the Off position.
Close the fuel shutoff valve.
Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose. Simply shutting off the
engine will not release pressure in the system.
Note: A small amount of water will squirt out when
you release the pressure.
10
Figure 11 Safety Latch.
Safety Latch
Generac Portable Products 2300PSI High Pressure Washer
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
