Generac 6602 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
Set-up
OneWASH™ Power Washer 17
4.5.1 — Cleaning and Applying Detergent
Chemicals can cause bodily injury, and/or
property damage.
NEVER use caustic liquid with power washer.
Use ONLY power washer safe detergents/soaps. Fol-
low all manufacturer's instructions.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Review use of nozzles.
2. Remove chemical tank cap (Figure 4-22).
3. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
Figure 4-22. Chemical Tank & Cover
4. Insert filter on end of siphoning tube through the hole
in the chemical tank cap (Figure 4-23).
5. Make sure siphoning tube remains fully submerged
into detergent.
Figure 4-23. Install Siphoning Tube
NOTE:
Make sure the filter remains fully submerged in
detergent while applying detergent.
NOTE:
Contact with the hot muffler can damage detergent
siphoning tube.
When inserting the siphon into a detergent solution
bottle, route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently
contacting the hot muffler.
6. Make sure black detergent nozzle is installed.
NOTE:
Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
nozzle (Green or Red). Only use the Black nozzle with
detergent.
7. Confirm set-up instructions have been followed.
NOTE:
You must attach all hoses before you start the
engine.
Starting the engine without all the hoses connected
and without the water turned ON will damage the
pump.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow
this instruction will void warranty.
8. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Power Washer.
9. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
10. Allow detergent to “soak in” for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent
surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry
on surface being cleaned (prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT: You must flush the detergent siphoning
system after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of
clean water, then run the power washer in low pressure
for 1-2 minutes.
4.5.2 — Power Washer Rinsing
1. Remove black detergent nozzle from lance.
2. Select and install desired high pressure nozzle fol-
lowing instructions How to Use Nozzles.
3. Point spray gun in safe direction and away from peo-
ple, animals and plants. Squeeze trigger to flush any
remaining chemical from system.
4. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan
to spray.