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STARTUP
Always use this start-up procedure to ensure that the
unit is started safely and properly.
1.
Check oil levels.
Engine:
Add
SA€
30
or
low-30
weigM detergent
oil
as necessary.
as necessary, or use genuine
CAT@
pump oil.
Pump: Add
SAE
20
or
30
weight non-detergent oil
NO=
All
units are equipped with a low-oil sensor
that shuts the engine
off
if
the oil level falls
below a certain level.
If
the unit stops
unexpectedly, check both the oil and the fuel
refueled.
levels. Check the
011
level each time the unit is
2.
Check fuel level.
WARNING
DO
NOT
refuel a hot engine. Refueling
a
hot
engine could
cause
afire. Use only fresh, clean
regular or unleaded gasoline. Close the fuel
shutoff valve during refueling.
3.
Rrn
on the water supply.
CAUTION
pump will result. Always be sure the water
Never run the unit dry. Costly damage to the
supply
Is
completely turned on before
4.
Trigger the gun until water sprays from the tip
indicating that the air is purged from the system.
5.
Open the fuel shutoff valve. Be sure the spark plug
ignition cable
is
pushedfirmly
onto
the spark plug.
On
those
units equipped with an ignition shutoff
switch, put the switch in the ”on” position and put
the throttle in the “run” position.
6.
Start the engine.
NOTE:
For easier starting, have one person start the
pressure washer while another person
triggers the spray gun.
If
the
engine is cold, completely close the engine
choke. Grasp the starter rope, brace one foot on the
firmly. Continue holding the rope as it returns.
Pull
pressure washer chassis and pull rope rapidly and
weather, the choke may have to be kept closed for
and return the rope until the engine Starts.
In
cool
engine running. Otherwise, open the choke as soon
10
to
30
seconds before opening
it
to keep the
as the engine starts.
partly close it. Start the engine as described in the
If
the engine is warm, leave the choke open, or just
preceding paragraph. When
it
starts, be sure to
open the choke completely.
CAUTION
On recoil start engines, never let the starter rope
retum by itself. It could jam the recoil system.
7.
ALWAYS
engage the gun’s trigger safety latch
whenever you stop spraying, even for a moment, to
reduce the risk of fluid injection
or
splashing in the
eyes or on
the
skin
if
the gun
is
bumped or triggered
accidentally.
8.
ALWAYS
observe the following CAUTIONS to avoid
costly damage to the pressure washer.
DO
NOT
allow the pressure washer to idle for
recirculating water
to
overheat and seriously
more than
10
minutes. Doing
so
may cause the
damage’the pump. Tum
off
the pressure washer
if it will not be spraying or cleaning at least every
10
minutes. If heated inlet water
is
used, reduce
this time further.
DO
NOT
run the pump dry, which
will
quickly
damage the pump.
Be
sure the water supply is
fully turned on before starting the pump.
DO
NOT
operate the pressure washer with the
keep abrasive sediment out
of
the pump, which
inlet water screen removed. Tnis screen helps
could clog
or
scratch the pump. Keep this
screen clean.
DO
NOT
pump caustic materials; such
materials mav corrode the
ourno
comoonents.
9.
See the chemical injector or sandblaster kit manual
for detailed cleaning infomation
if
these
accessories are used.
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