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Generac Portable Products 1900 PSI Pressure Washer
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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
1-800-270-1408.
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
3.0 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 to 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 the water.
5. Attach adjustable nozzle extension to spray gun
(Figure 4).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 thin stream.
Continue to hold trigger until steady stream of water
occurs and no air remains in system.This will make it
easier to pull start the engine. Release trigger.
7. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 5).
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.
How To Stop Pressure Washer
• Turn engine off according to instructions given in the
engine owner’s manual.
• Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
Figure 4 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Safety Latch
Figure 5 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
CAUTION
• Always use handle to lift equipment.
• NEVER pull on hoses to move equipment.
Avoid fire from equipment tip over.
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.