Briggs & Stratton 01802, 01804 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
Pressure Washer
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WARNING! DO NOT overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room for fuel expansion.
Place pressure washer on a level surface.
Refer to engine owners manual to add recommended
fuel to engine.
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. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose
to base of spray gun (Figure 4).Tighten by hand.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump (Figure 5).Tighten by hand.
3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (Figure 6). Clean screen if it contains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. Refer to the
section “O-Ring Maintenance” on page 11 if inlet
screen is damaged. DO NOT RUN PRESSURE
WASHER IF INLET SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
4. Run water through 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).
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length)
to water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 6).
CAUTION!There MUST be at least ten feet of
unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer
inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a ‘Y’ shut-off
connector or other convenience-type water shut-off valve.
Damage to pressure washer resulting from disregarding
this warning will not be covered by the warranty.
6. Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on gun to purge
pump system of air and impurities.
CAUTION! Before starting the pressure washer,
be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection.
CHECKLIST BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE
Review the unit’s assembly to ensure you have performed
all of the following.
1. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to the proper level in
the engine crankcase.
3. Add proper gasoline to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
5. Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the 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 the pressure washer.
Connect high
pressure hose
here
Figure 4 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Figure 5 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
Inspect inlet
screen, DO NOT
use if damaged;
clean if dirty.
Figure 6 — Connect the Garden Hose to Water Inlet