Harbor Freight Tools 67596 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
PRESSURE WASHER EASY START-UP GUIDE
Remove Pump Oil Cap, check Pump’s oil level and add SAE 30W oil if low. 1. Replace with Pump Breather Plug. (Figure 1)
Running without the pump breather plug can cause pump damage. (See oil ll instructions in manual or on product label.)
Check Dipstick for Engine oil level (Figure 2 A). Fill Engine with proper amount of oil if dipstick indicates 2.
low oil (Figure 2 B). Use SAE 10W-30 oil for air temperature of 32° F or above, SAE 5W-30 below 32° F.
Fill Fuel Tank with 89 or higher octane unleaded gas mixed with fuel stabilizer (not included).
Connect and turn on water supply. Turn the pressure regulator counterclockwise to lower the output pressure. 3.
Point Spray Nozzle in safe direction and squeeze trigger to release all pressure from the pump.
Turn the red ignition switch to ON position (Figure 4).4.
Turn the Fuel Valve Lever (Gas pump symbol) to its OPEN position (Figure 5).5.
Set Throttle to slow (turtle symbol) and turn the engine choke lever to its CHOKE position 6.
for cold start. Set the choke lever in the 1/2 CHOKE position when starting a warm engine (Figure 5).
Grasp the starter handle, and pull slowly until resistance is felt (Figure 6). While holding the handle, allow the starter rope to rewind 7.
slowly. Then, pull the starter handle with a rapid, full arm stroke. Once again while holding the handle, allow the rope to rewind slowly.
Repeat as needed until the engine starts.
After the Engine starts and warms up, slowly move the Choke Lever to its RUN position (Figure 5).8.
IMPORTANT: Allow the Engine to run at no load, low pressure for ve minutes after each start-up so Engine can stabilize.
Move the throttle up to operating speed (Fast) 9. EXCEPT DURING OPERATIONAL BREAK-IN PERIOD (Figure 5).
Turn the pressure regulator clockwise to raise the output pressure as needed.
Replace with
Vented Oil Cap
Figure 1
Check/Fill
Pump Oil
Fill
Engine
Oil
Figure 2 B
Figure 3
Spray Nozzle
Trigger
Figure 4
Throttle
Fast Slow
Choke Lever
Choke Run
Fuel Valve
Lever
Closed Open
Figure 5
Figure 6
Starter Handle
Figure 2 A
Check
Engine
Oil
Dipstick
Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment
and engine operation. The operational break-in period shall
last about 3 hours of use.
During this period: Do not apply a heavy load to the
equipment. Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed.
OPERATIONAL BREAK-IN PERIOD
Remove
Oil Cap
Opposite Side
of Figure 2A
Model
67596