Briggs & Stratton 020251 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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9. Rotate fuel shut-off valve to “On” position (A) (fully
counter-clockwise).
10. Move throttle control lever (A) to “High” position,
shown on engine as a rabbit .
11. Move choke lever to “Choke” position.
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in the
Run” position.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the pressure washer, be sure
you are wearing adequate safety goggles.
12. When starting engine, position yourself as
recommended and grasp starter grip handle and pull
slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull rapidly
to start engine.
13. Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope
“snap back” against starter.
14. When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to “Run
position, as engine warms. If engine falters, move choke
lever to “Choke position, then to “Run” position.
15. After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run,
always point gun in safe direction and press red button
and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure.
Move choke lever to “Choke position, and repeat
steps 12 through 14.
16. If engine fails to start after six pulls, move choke lever
to “Run position, and repeat steps 12 through 14.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast
position when operating the pressure washer.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.
DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running.
NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order.
Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
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WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.
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.
NEVER substitute safety glasses for safety goggles.
WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun
pressure.
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always
point spray gun in safe direction, press red button and squeeze
spray gun trigger to release high pressure.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.