Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump; Checklist Before Starting Pump Motor - Briggs & Stratton 020681 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.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose (A) and attach black end of
hose to base of spray gun (B). Tighten by hand.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER connect high pressure hose to spray wand.
• 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 red end of high pressure hose (C) to high
pressure outlet (D) on pump. Tighten by hand.
D
3. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds
to clean out any debris.
NOTICE DO NOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F (38°C)).
4. Before connecting garden hose (E) to water inlet (F),
inspect inlet screen (G). Clean screen if it contains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run
pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged.
F
B
A
C
E
G
NOTICE Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or
check valve) at pump inlet could cause pump or inlet
connector damage.
• There MUST be at least 10 ft. (3 m) of unrestricted
garden hose between the pressure 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.
5. Connect the garden hose (E) (not to exceed 50 ft. (15
m) in length) to the water inlet (F). Tighten by hand.
WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash
back or propel objects resulting in serious injury.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety
goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using
or in vicinity of this equipment.
• NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition
goggles for indirect vented safety goggles.
6. Turn ON the water, press red button (H) on the gun
and squeeze the trigger to purge the pump system of
air and impurities.
H

Checklist Before Starting Pump Motor

Review the unit's assembly to ensure you have performed
all of the following.
1. Be sure to read Operator Safety and Operation before
using the electric pressure washer.
2. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
3. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to hoses.
4. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
5. Plug electrical power cord into a dedicated electrical
circuit rated for 120 Volts AC at 15 Amps that is
properly installed in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. Check that circuit is not used to supply any
other electrical needs.
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