Yard force YF3100ES-R User Manual

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GAS PRESSURE WASHER
Operator’s Manual
YF3100ES-R
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Yard force YF3100ES-R Specifications

General

Max Pressure (PSI)	3100
Rated Pressure (PSI)	2800
Flow Rate (GPM)	2.4
Pump Type	Axial Cam
Hose Length	30 ft
Engine	208cc
Nozzle Types	0°, 25°, 40°, Soap

Summary

Safety Rules and Warnings

Understanding Safety Symbols and Signal Words

Details safety alert symbols, signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION), and their meanings.

Carbon Monoxide and Chemical Hazards

Addresses risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from exhaust and chemical burn hazards.

Operational Safety Hazards

Kickback, Electrical, and Water Stream Hazards

Details hazards from starter cord kickback, electrocution, and high-pressure water streams.

Fuel Handling and Storage Safety

Assembly and Setup

Unpacking and Carton Contents Verification

Step-by-Step Assembly Guide

Detailed steps for assembling the upper handle and connecting hoses.

Initial Setup and Fluid Filling

Engine Oil and Fuel Filling Procedures

Details the correct procedures for filling the engine with oil and fuel.

Connecting External Components

Water Supply and Inlet Screen Connection

Instructions for connecting the garden hose to the water inlet and cleaning the screen.

High-Pressure Hose and Pump Connection

Guides on connecting the high-pressure hose to the pump outlet.

Final Preparations for Operation

Attaching Spray Wand and Nozzles

Instructions for connecting the spray wand and selecting quick-connect nozzles.

Battery Charging and Installation

Operating the Pressure Washer

Safe Operating Location and CO Awareness

Advises on proper pressure washer placement and awareness of carbon monoxide risks.

Fire Clearance and Starting Procedures

Specifies fire clearance requirements and step-by-step instructions for starting the engine.

Running and Stopping the Washer

Engine Start, Water Flow, and Trigger Lock

Details recoil starting, achieving steady water flow, and using the trigger lock.

Safe Engine Shutdown Procedures

Guides on safely stopping the engine, releasing pressure, and securing the spray gun.

Cleaning and Rinsing Procedures

Applying Detergent to Surfaces

Step-by-step instructions for applying detergent using the pressure washer.

Pressure Washer Rinsing Techniques

Maintenance Schedule and Guidelines

Owner's Responsibility and Maintenance Intervals

Defines owner responsibilities and required maintenance intervals (hourly, yearly).

Pre-Use Checks and General Maintenance

Specific Maintenance Tasks

Inlet Screen, Hose, and Detergent System Checks

Spray Gun, Pump Purging, and Nozzle Maintenance

Guides on checking the spray gun, purging the pump, and performing nozzle maintenance.

Engine Maintenance and Oil Management

General Engine Repair Safety Precautions

Engine Oil Recommendations and Level Checks

Provides oil recommendations based on temperature and outlines how to check and add oil.

Storage and Winterization

Winter Storage and Freezing Protection

Long-Term Storage and Fuel Stabilization

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Low Pressure and Detergent Intake Problems

Engine Start and Running Problems