Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump; Features And Controls; Operation; Pressure Washer Location - Briggs & Stratton BPW2900 Operator's Manual

connect Hose and water supply to Pump Figure
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 (7).
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
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 (8).
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 38°C (100°F)).
4. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect inlet screen (9,a).
Clean screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run
pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged.
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 ten feet 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 15 m (50 ft.) in length) to the water
inlet (9). 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 (10,a) on the gun and squeeze the trigger
to purge the pump system of air and impurities.
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 sections 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.

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 onto cleaning surface with trigger
device. Includes trigger lock.
B - accessory tray — Provides convenient storage for standard and optional
accessories, such as brushes, turbo wands, etc.
c - High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water pump and the other end to spray
gun.
d - nozzle extension with Quick connect — Allows you to switch between four
different nozzles.
e - spray tips — Detergent, 0°, 15°, and 40°: for various high pressure cleaning
applications.
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F - choke Lever — Prepares a cold engine for starting.
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g - Fuel valve — Used to turn fuel on and off to engine.
H - throttle Lever — Sets engine in starting mode for recoil starter and stops a
running engine.
J - air Filter — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.
k - recoil starter — Used for starting the engine manually.
L - detergent siphoning tube — Use to siphon pressure washer safe detergent into the low
pressure stream.
M - water inlet — Connection for garden hose.
n - High Pressure outlet — Connection for high pressure hose.
P - automatic cool down system — Cycles water through pump when water reaches
51°C-68°C (125°-155°F). Warm water will discharge from pump onto ground. This
system prevents internal pump damage.
r - Pump — Develops high pressure.
s - Fuel tank — Fill tank with regular unleaded fuel. Always leave room for fuel
expansion.
items not shown:
engine identification — Provides model, type and code of engine. Please have these
readily available if calling for assistance.
oil drain — Drain engine oil here.
oil Fill — Check and add engine oil here.
identification Label (near rear of base plate) — Provides model and serial number of
pressure washer. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.

operation

Pressure washer Location Figure
clearances and air Movement
warning Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or
damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
• Keep at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) clearance on all sides of pressure washer including
overhead.
Place pressure washer outdoors in an area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust
gas. DO NOT place pressure washer where exhaust gas (a) could accumulate and enter
inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept
away from any windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings that can allow
exhaust gas to collect in a confined area. Prevailing winds and air currents should be
taken into consideration when positioning pressure washer.
warning Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide could result in death, serious injury, headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea or fainting.
• Operate this product ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors,
ventilation intakes, or other openings.
• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport, porch, mobile
equipment, marine applications, or enclosure, even if windows and doors are open.

How to start your Pressure washer

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To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions step-by-step.
This starting information also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at
least a day.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water
at a flow rate greater than 13.25 l (3.5 gallons) per minute and no less than
1.38 BARS (20 PSI) at pressure washer end of garden hose. DO NOT siphon
supply water.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to spray gun and pump. See
Assembly section.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer 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.
5. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction, press red button and squeeze
trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.
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