Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump - Briggs & Stratton F020377 Operator's Manual

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump

NOTICE
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 caps from the
pump's high pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching
hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose
to base of spray gun. Pull back on collar of quick
connect, slide fitting onto spray gun and let go of
collar. Pull on hose to be sure of a tight connection.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
• NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
3. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F (38°C)).
4. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (A). Clean screen if it contains debris or
have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run pressure
washer if inlet screen is damaged.
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5. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet (15 m)
Damage to pump or water inlet connector will occur if a
One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check valve) is
connected to pump.
• There MUST be at least ten feet (3M) of unrestricted garden
• Damage to equipment caused by attaching a One Way Valve to
• Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
• NEVER substitute safety glasses for safety goggles.
6. Turn ON the water, press red button (B) on the gun and
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assembly to ensure you have performed all
of the following.
1. Be sure to read the Operator Safety section and
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
3. Check that oil has been added to proper level in the
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
6. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or damage
7. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
A
in length) to the water inlet. Tighten by hand.
NOTICE
hose between the pressure washer inlet and any device, such as
a One Way Valve.
pump will void warranty.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
adequate safety goggles.
squeeze the trigger to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
B
Operation section before using pressure washer.
engine crankcase.
to high pressure hose.
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