Operation - Cub Cadet CC 3024H Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting
WARNING:
pressure washer instruction manual and the engine
instruction manual before starting pressure washer.
DANGER:
Risk of fluid injection and laceration.
When using the high pressure setting, DO NOT allow
the high pressure spray to come in contact with
unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals.
Serious injury will occur.
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Your washer operates at fluid pressures
and velocities high enough to penetrate
human and animal flesh, which could result
in amputation or other serious injury. Leaks
caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged
hoses can result in injection injuries. DO NOT
TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! See
a physician immediately!
DANGER:
Carbon Monoxide. Using an engine
indoors can kill you in minutes. Engine exhaust
contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a
poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You may be
breathing CO even if you do not smell
engine exhaust.
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Breathing ex haust fumes will cause se­
ri ous injury or death! En gine exhaust
contains carbon mon ox ide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
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Operate pressure washer in a well­ventilated
area. Avoid en closed areas such as ga rages,
base ments, etc.
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Never op er ate unit in or near a lo ca tion
occupied by humans or animals.
WARNING:
Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot.
Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
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Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to
1/2" (12.7 mm) below bottom of filler neck to
provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any
fuel spillage from engine and equipment
before starting engine.
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DO NOT let hoses come in contact with very
hot engine muffler during or immediately
after use of your pressure washer. Damage to
hoses from contact with hot engine surfaces
will NOT be covered by warranty.
NOTICE:
Risk of property damage. Never pull water supply
hose to move pres sure washer. This could damage hose and/or
pump inlet.
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To reduce the risk of injury, read the
Risk of Fire, Asphyxiation and Burn.
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DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only.
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Never turn water supply off while pressure washer
engine is running or damage to pump will result.
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DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes
at a time. Pump operates in bypass mode when spray
gun trigger is not pressed. If pump is left in bypass
mode for more than two minutes internal components
of the pump can be damaged.
If you do not understand these precautions, please contact our
customer service department.
Refer to engine manual for help with the engine.
1. In a well ventilated outdoor area add fresh, high quality,
unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or
higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting
the engine. Refer to the Engine Operator's manual packed
with your pressure washer for instructions.
NOTICE:
than 10% ethanol are not approved
for use in this product per EPA
regulations and will damage the
unit and void the warranty.
2. Check engine oil level. Refer to the Engine Operator's
manual packed with your pressure washer for instructions.
3. Connect the water hose to the water source. Turn the water
source on to remove all air from the hose. When a steady
stream of water is present, turn the water source off.
4. Verify the filter screen is in water inlet of pump.
NOTE: Convex side faces out. See Figure 5­1.
Figure 5-1
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Use of fuels with greater