Briggs & Stratton 20250 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
2550 PSI Pressure Washer
9
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.
NOTE: Remove and discard the shipping caps from the
pumps high pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching
hoses.
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 replace if damaged. Refer to “O-Ring
Maintenance” section on page 15 if inlet screen is
damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet screen
is damaged or missing.
4. Run water through your 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).
6. Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the gun
to purge the pump system of air and impurities.
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 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 there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to 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 pressure washer.
CAUTION
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
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.
Figure 5 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Water Outlet
Inspect inlet
screen. DO NOT
use if damaged;
clean if dirty.
Figure 6 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet
Connect high pressure
hose here
Figure 4 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate safety goggles.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.
WARNING