Cleaning Andapplyingdetergent; Pressure Washer Rinsing - Troy-Bilt 2550 PSI Operator's Manual

Cleaning andApplyingDetergent
CAUTION
Chemicals can cause bodily injury,and/or property
damage.
, NEVER usecausticliquidwith pressure washer.
, UseONLYpressure washersafedetergents/soaps. Follow all
manufacturers instructions.
TOapply detergent,fellow these steps:
1. Review use of spray tips.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
NOTICE
Contact with the hot muffler can damage detergent
siphoning tube.
• Wheninserting the filter into a detergent s olutionbottle,route
thetubeso asto keepit from inadvertently c ontacting the hot
muffler.
NOTE:Make sure the filter is fully submerged in detergent
while applying detergent.
4. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE:Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (Green or Red).
5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. Turn on water.
NOTICE
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
• Startingtheenginewithoutall thehosesconnected andwithout
thewaterturnedONwill damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment r esultingfrom failureto follow this
instructionwill voidwarranty.
6. Engagetrigger lock on spray gun and start engine
following instructions How to Start Your Pressure
Washer.
7. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
8. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as neededto prevent
surface from drying. DO NOTallow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT:You must flush the detergent siphoning
system after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of
clean water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure
for 1-2 minutes.
Pressure Washer Rinsing
For Rinsing:
1. Engagetrigger lock on spray gun.
2. Remove black spray tip from nozzle extension.
3. Select and install desired high pressure spray tip
following instructions How to Use Spray Tips.
4. Keep spray gun a safe distance from areayou plan to
spray.
WARNING
_ iKickback spray gun can cause you to
from fall.
= Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
= Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
5. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then
check surfacefor damage. If no damageis found, you
can assumeit is okayto continue rinsing.
6. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with same
overlappingstrokes asyou used for cleaning.
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