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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 1-800-743-4115.
Pressure Washer Location
Pressure Washer Clearance
The pressure washer must be at least 5 ft. (152 cm) from
structures having combustible walls and/or other
combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm) all around
pressure washer including overhead, for adequate cooling,
maintenance and servicing.
Place pressure washer in a well ventilated area, which will
allow for removal of deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place
pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and
enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied
building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings that
can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area
(Figure 5). Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken
into consideration when positioning pressure washer.
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
5.0 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 6).
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 trigger lock to spray gun trigger (Figure 7).
9. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner’s manual.Also see operating instructions tag
located on the pressure washer.
Trigger Lock
Figure 7 — Spray Gun with Trigger Lock Engaged
Figure 6 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
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.
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
• DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure.
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death.
DANGER
Figure 5 — Pressure Washer Clearance
Exhaust Port
Typical Pressure Washer Shown