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- Page 1 Pressure Washer Operator’s Manual This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers Association (PWMA) standard PW101-2010 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).
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Page 2: Where To Find Us
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton® pressure washer. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton pressure washer will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with pressure washers and how to avoid them. -
Page 3: Operator Safety
Operator Safety The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol Equipment Description to designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness. A Read this manual carefully and become safety symbol may be used to represent the type of familiar with your pressure washer. - Page 4 WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely WARNING This product can expose you to flammable and explosive which chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust, which could cause burns, fire or explosion is known to the State of California to cause cancer, resulting in death or serious injury.
- Page 5 WARNING The high pressure stream of water WARNING Risk of eye or bodily injury. that this equipment produces could cut Spray could splash back or propel through skin and its underlying tissues, objects resulting in serious injury. resulting in serious injury and possible •...
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Page 6: Unpack Pressure Washer
Assembly Remove Pump Oil Shipping Cap A shipping cap has been installed on the pump to Read entire operator’s manual before you prevent oil from leaking. attempt to assemble or operate your new NOTICE Failure to install vented plug/dipstick will pressure washer. -
Page 7: Add Engine Oil
Add Engine Oil WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely 1. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. flammable and explosive which could cause burns, fire or explosion 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill resulting in death or serious injury. -
Page 8: Lubricate O-Rings
Lubricate O-Rings Lubricate all connections shown below, following these instructions: Lubrication of o-rings is extremely important for 1. Inspect and clean connecting surfaces prior to installation and operation. The use of a lubricant lubrication and assembly. (petroleum or synthetic grease) during assembly helps seat o-rings properly and provides an improved seal. -
Page 9: Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump
Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump 4. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any debris. NOTICE DO NOT siphon standing water for the water NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water supply. -
Page 10: Features And Controls
Features and Controls Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. A - Spray Gun — Controls the application of water N - Automatic Cool Down System —... -
Page 11: Operation
Operation How to Start Your Pressure Washer To start your pressure washer for the first time, If you have any problems operating your pressure follow these instructions step-by-step. This starting washer, please call the pressure washer helpline. information also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day. - Page 12 9. Move throttle control lever (A) to FAST ( WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid position, shown on engine as a rabbit. retraction) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go which could cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
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Page 13: How To Stop Your Pressure Washer
How to Use Spray Tips WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you combustibles, structures or damage to switch between five different quick connect spray fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in tips. Spray tips can be changed while pressure washer death or serious injury. -
Page 14: Cleaning And Applying Detergent
Usage Tips 5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected • For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from to spray gun and pump. Turn on water. 8 to 24 inches (20 to 61 cm) away from cleaning surface. -
Page 15: Pressure Washer Rinsing
Pressure Washer Rinsing Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must For Rinsing: flush it with clean water before stopping the engine. 1. Remove black detergent spray tip from nozzle 1. Place detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket extension. -
Page 16: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Emissions Control Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may Maintenance Schedule be performed by any non-road engine repair Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever establishment or individual. However, to obtain occurs first. More frequent service is required when ”no charge”... - Page 17 Check High Pressure Hose 4. Using a firm, blunt object 7/64” in diameter or smaller, by at least 1” long, such as an Allen The high pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, wrench, slowly insert the object into the barbed kinking, or abuse.
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Page 18: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance 6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension. WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds. fire or electric shock resulting in death or serious injury. WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR PRESSURE WASHER •... - Page 19 Adding Engine Oil Service Air Cleaner 1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface. Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often 2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil if operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
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Page 20: After Each Use
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other could result in minor injury. damage. Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. inspect for damage or carbon blockage. If replacement •... -
Page 21: Winter Storage
Winter Storage Storing the Engine See the engine operator’s manual for instructions on how to properly prepare the engine for storage. NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. Protecting the Pump • Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral render your unit inoperable. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. Low pressure spray tip installed. 1. Replace with high pressure spray tip. 2. Water inlet is blocked. 2. Clear inlet. 3. Inadequate water supply. 3. Provide adequate water flow. 4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. 4. -
Page 23: Pressure Washer
Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this engine. * This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers Association (PWMA) standard PW101-2010 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers). Discover other pressure washers on our website.