Generac 6596 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
7
Set-up
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause
severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn power washer OFF and let it cool at least two (2) minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not
to overfill. Fill to bottom of filter screen, this will allow for fuel
expansion (Figure 6).
3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.
Figure 6 – Adding Fuel
CONNECT HOSE AND WATER SUPPLY TO PUMP
NOTE:
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on. Damage to equipment resulting from failure to
follow this instruction will void warranty.
NOTE:
Remove and discard the shipping cap from the pump’s water
inlet before attaching hose.
1. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to clean
out any debris.
2. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect inlet
screen (A) (Figure 7). Clean screen if it contains debris or
have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run power washer if inlet
screen is damaged.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the water supply.
Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F). Water supply must be
adequate to handle greater than 3.8 gallons per minute and no
less than 30 psi.
NOTE:
Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check valve) at
pump inlet can cause pump or inlet connector damage.
• There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden hose
between the power washer inlet and any device, such as a
vacuum breaker or check valve.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
Figure 7 – Inspect Inlet Screen
A
3. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length) to
the water inlet (Figure 8). Tighten by hand.
Figure 8 – Connect Garden Hose
Risk of eye injury. Spray can splash back or propel
objects.
• Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in
vicinity of equipment in use.