14- ENG
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STARTING
Prior to starting, refer to your engine
manual for proper starting procedure.
1. In a well ventilated outdoor
area add fresh, high quality,
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher. Do
not overfi ll. Wipe up spilled fuel
before starting the engine. Refer to
Engine Owners Manual for correct
procedure.
2. Check engine oil level. See
Engine Owners Manual for correct
procedure.
3. Connect the water hose to the
water source. Turn the water source
on to remove all air from the hose.
When a steady stream of water is
present, turn the water source off.
4. Verify the
filter screen
is in water
inlet of pump.
NOTE: Cone
side faces
out.
5. Connect water source to pump
inlet. NOTE: Water source must
provide a minimum of 5 gallons
per minute at 20 PSI.
6. Connect high pressure hose to
pump outlet.
7. If applying a chemical or
cleaning solution, see How
To Apply Chemicals/Cleaning
Solvents instructions in this
section.
8. Turn water source on.
Risk of property
damage. Failure to
do so could cause damage to the
pump.
9. Remove all air from the pump
and high pressure hose by
depressing trigger until a steady
stream of water is present.
10. Start engine. See Engine Owners
Manual for correct procedure.
Risk of unsafe
operation. If engine
does not start after two pulls,
squeeze trigger of gun to relieve
pump pressure. Pull starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt. Then
pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback
and prevent hand or arm injury.
11. Depress trigger on gun to start
water fl ow.
Risk of unsafe
operation. Stand on
a stable surface and grip gun/spray
wand fi rmly with both hands. Expect
the gun to kick when triggered.
12. Release trigger to stop water
fl ow.
Risk of injury from
spray. Always
engage the trigger lock when gun
is not in use. Failure to do so could
cause accidental spraying.
13. Adjust nozzle spray for the task
being performed. See How To Use
Wand instructions in this section.
Trigger Lock Engaged
Filter Screen
Water
Source
High Pressure
Hose Hook-up