Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump - Briggs & Stratton 020598 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.
NOTICE 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. 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 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.
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 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.
A
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 (not to exceed 50 ft.
(15 m) in length) to the water inlet. 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 (B) on the
gun and squeeze the trigger to purge the pump
system of air and impurities.
B
Checklist Before Starting Engine
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 pressure washer.
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
3. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
the engine crankcase.
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 to high pressure hose.
7. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate
flow.
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