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Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer
HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
How to Start Engine
The best way to start your pressure washer for the first
time is to follow these instructions step–by–step. This
starting information also applies if 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
4.0 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 level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON water.
5. Squeeze spray gun trigger until a steady stream of
water occurs.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 5).
Tighten by hand.
7. Select desired quick connect spray tip and insert it into
end of nozzle extension (see “How To Use Spray
Tips”).
8. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 6).
9. 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.
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 spray gun to relieve
pressure in hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
Safety Latch
Figure 6 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Figure 5 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
CAUTION
• Squeeze trigger on spray gun each time recoil starter is
pulled and engine fails to start.
Avoid injury from kickback.
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.