Generac 1418-0 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer
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EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a
GENERAC high pressure washer. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependability and performance.
This manual contains information for a high pressure
washer that operates at 3,000 PSI at a flow rate of
3.0 gallons per minute. This powerful, high quality
residential system features large 10” wheels, a pump
equipped with an automatic cool down system, chemical
injection system, adjustable unloader, nozzle extension with
quick connect nozzles, safety goggles, heavy duty 50’ hose,
and more.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble your unit and maintain your high
pressure washer properly.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
in this manual is both accurate and current. However,
Generac reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise
improve the product and its documentation at any time
without prior notice.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily fix,
call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and observe the safety rules.
Follow regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your high pressure washer.
For off-season storage, review “Storage” on page 13.
SAFETY RULES
CAUTION! When setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs to your high pressure
washer, always disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot
contact spark plug.
DANGER! Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas. This dangerous gas, if
breathed in sufficient concentrations, can cause
unconsciousness or even death. Operate this
equipment only in the open air where adequate
ventilation is available.
DANGER! Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its
vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Do Not permit smoking,
open flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while
handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot
engine. Allow unit to cool for 2 minutes before
refueling. Comply with all laws regulating storage
and handling of gasoline.
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your pressure washer. Know its applications,
its limitations, and any hazards involved.
Locate this pressure washer in areas away from
combustible materials, combustible fumes or dust.
The high pressure equipment is designed to be used with
Generac authorized parts ONLY. If you use this
equipment with parts that do not comply with minimum
specifications, the user assumes all risks and liabilities.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled
or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.
The harmful elements may cause property damage or
severe injury.
Do Not allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure
washer at any time.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: