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Generac Portable Products 2,400 PSIHigh PressureWasher
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain the high pressure washer as instructed in this
manual.
• Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your high pressure washer.
• All maintenance in this manualand the engine owner's
manual should be madeat least once eachseason.
• Once a year you should clean or replace the spark plug,
clean or replacethe air filter and check the spray gun
and adjustable nozzle extension assemblyfor wear. A
new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air
mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.
Pleaserefer to your engine owner's manualfor more
details.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engineoil level.
Check water inlet screen for damage.
Check in-line filter for damage.
Check high pressure hose for leaks.
Check detergent siphoning tube and filter for damage.
Check spraygun and adjustable nozzle extension
assemblyfor leaks.
• Rinseout garden hoseto flush out debris before
connecting to pressure washer.
PRESSURE WASH ER
MAINTENANCE
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examinethe screen on the water inlet.Clean it if the
screen is clogged or replace it if screen is damaged.
Check High Pressure Hose
The high pressure hose can develop leaksfrom wear,
kinking, or abuse.Inspect the hose eachtime before using
it. Check for cuts, leaks,abrasions or bulging of cover,
damageor movement of couplings. If anyof these
conditions exist, replacethe hose immediately.
_i WARNING! Water sprayingfrom a leak is
capableof injectingmaterial intoskin. Inspect hose
each time before using it. Never repair a high
pressure hose. Replace it with another hose that
exceeds the maximum pressure rating of your
pressure washer.
Check Detergent Siphoning Tube
Examine the filter on the detergent tube and clean if
clogged. The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting.
Examine the tube for leaks or tears. Replacethe filter or
tube if either is damaged.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you usedthe detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
• Placethe chemical injection slphon/filter in a bucket full
of dean water.
• Attach the black low pressure nozzle.
• Flushfor I-2 minutes.
• Shut off the engine.
IMPORTANT: Simply shutting OFF engine will not
release pressure in the system.When the engine has
shut down, squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to
relieve the pressure in the hose.
Check Gun and Adjustable Nozzle
Extension
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it issecure. Testthe trigger by pressing it and making
sure it "springs back" into place when you releaseit. Put
the safety latch in the ON position and test the trigger. You
should not be able to press the trigger.
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