Operation - Briggs & Stratton 020223 Owner's Manual

Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assembly to ensure you have performed
all of the following.
1. Make sure the handle is secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
3. Add proper gasoline to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly tightened hose connections (high
pressure and water supply) and there are no kinks,
cuts, or damage to high pressure hose.
5. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
6. Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "How To Use
Pressure Washer" before using pressure washer.
HOW TO USE PRESSURE
WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please contact the local Briggs & Stratton service center.
How To Start Pressure Washer
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
3.0 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and to pump. See "Preparing Pressure
Washer for Use" for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON the water.
CAUTION
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.
BSPP 2400 PSI Pressure Washer
5. Attach adjustable nozzle extension to spray gun
(Figure 9).Tighten by hand.
Figure 9 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
6. Position nozzle in low pressure mode (see "How To
Use Adjustable Nozzle") and squeeze trigger on spray
gun to relieve air pressure caused by turning ON
water.Water will flow out of spray gun in thin stream.
Continue to hold trigger until steady stream of water
occurs and no air remains in system.This will make it
easier to pull start the engine. Release trigger.
7. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 10).
Figure 10 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
8. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner's manual.
Avoid injury from kickback.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger
on spray gun.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
position when operating the pressure washer.
How To Stop Pressure Washer
• Let engine idle for two minutes.
• Turn engine off according to instructions given in the
engine owner's manual.
• Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
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Safety Latch
CAUTION