Briggs & Stratton 020261-0 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
SpeedClean™ 2200 PSI Pressure Washer
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4. Attach floor brush to brush extension (Figure 17).
Tighten by hand.
NOTE: You must use the adapter to attach the brush
extension to the spray gun.
Applying Detergent with the
Adjustable Nozzle
IMPORTANT: Use detergents designed specifically
for pressure washers. Household detergents could
damage the pump.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Review use of adjustable nozzle.
2. Prepare detergent as required by manufacturer.
3. Pour detergent into cleaning tank.
NOTE: Cleaning tank holds one gallon of detergent.
4. Slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure mode.
Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle in high
pressure position.
5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. Start engine.
6. Rotate detergent shut-off valve on cleaning tank to
On” position (Figure 18).
7. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
8. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent
surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry
on (prevents streaking).
Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing:
1. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
2. Make sure detergent shut-off valve is in “Off” position.
3. Slide the nozzle backward to high pressure, press the
trigger and wait for the detergent to clear.
4. Keep the spray gun a safe distance from the area you
plan to spray.
5. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area, then check
the surface for damage. If no damage is found, it is okay
to continue cleaning.
6. Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working
down with same overlapping strokes as you used for
washing and applying detergent.
Automatic Cool Down System
(Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures
above 125°F.The system engages to cool the pump by
discharging the warm water onto the ground.
CAUTION
Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and
without the water turned ON will damage the pump.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
Figure 17 - Attaching Floor Brush to Spray Gun
Figure 18 — Detergent Shut-Off Valve
On” Position
Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
Operate this unit on a stable surface.
Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when gun kicks back.
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if
you are too close to the cleaning surface.
WARNING