Briggs & Stratton 01804, 01802 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
Pressure Washer
7
How to Use Adjustable Nozzle
You should now know how to START and STOP your
pressure washer.The information in this section will tell
you how to adjust the spray pattern and to apply detergent
or other cleaning chemicals.
WARNING! NEVER adjust spray pattern when
spraying. NEVER put hands in front of nozzle to
adjust spray pattern.
1. Slide nozzle forward when you wish to adjust spray to
low pressure mode (Figure 9). Slide nozzle backward
to achieve high pressure.
2. Point nozzle down towards a firm surface and press
trigger to test spray pattern (Figure 10).
3. Twisting nozzle adjusts spray pattern from a narrow
pattern to a fan pattern (Figure 11).
4. For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle from
8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
5. If you get spray nozzle too close, especially using high
pressure mode, you may damage surface being cleaned.
6. DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.
Applying Detergent with Adjustable
Nozzle
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
the pump.
CAUTION!You must attach all hoses before you start
the engine. Starting the engine without all the hoses
connected and without the water turned ON will damage
the pump.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Review use of adjustable nozzles.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by the job.
3. Place filter end of chemical injection hose into
detergent container.
CAUTION! Keep the chemical injection hose from
coming in contact with the hot muffler.
Slide nozzle backward
for High Pressure
Mode
Slide nozzle forward for low
pressure mode and
detergent application
Figure 9 — Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure
Figure 10 — Testing the Spray Pattern
Figure 11 — Adjusting the Nozzle for Spray Pattern
Rotate nozzle
counterclockwise for fan
spray pattern
Rotate nozzle clockwise
for narrow spray pattern