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HOW TO USE PRESSURE
WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115.
How to Start 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
3.5 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer
for Use” for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON water.
CAUTION! DO NOT run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on.You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
5. Attach adjustable nozzle extension to spray gun
(Figure 7).Tighten by hand.
6. Position nozzle in low pressure mode (see “How to
Use Adjustable Nozzle”) and squeeze trigger on spray
gun to relieve air pressure caused by turning ON
water.Water will flow out of spray gun in a thin
stream. Continue to hold trigger until there is a steady
stream of water and no air remains in system.This will
make it easier to pull start engine. Release trigger.
7. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 8).
8. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner’s manual.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast”
position when operating the pressure washer.
NOTE: If the recoil starter is hard to pull, squeeze the
spray gun trigger to relieve internal pump pressure.
How to Stop Pressure Washer
1. Let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
engine owner’s manual.
3. Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you
release the pressure.
Figure 7 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Safety Latch
Figure 8 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged