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Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemble
the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.
NOTE: Remove and discard the shipping caps from the
pumps high pressure outlet and water inlet before
attaching hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose
to base of spray gun (Figure 4).Tighten by hand.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump (Figure 5).Tighten by hand.
3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (Figure 6). Clean screen if it contains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT RUN
PRESSURE WASHER IF INLET SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
4. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds
to clean out any debris.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
5. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in
length) to the water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 6).
6. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and
squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and
impurities.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit’s assembly to ensure you have performed
all of the following.
1. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in the
engine crankcase.
3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
5. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to high pressure hose.
6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
7. Be sure to read “Safety Rules” and “How To Use Your
Pressure Washer” before using pressure washer.
Connect high pressure
hose here
Figure 4 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Figure 5 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden
hose between the pressure washer inlet and any flow shut
off device, such as a ‘Y’ shut-off connector or other
convenience-type water shut-off valve.
Inspect inlet
screen, DO NOT
use if damaged;
clean if dirty.
Figure 6 — Connect the Garden Hose to Water Inlet
• 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.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.
WARNING
Section 3: Assembly