Generac Power Systems 2700PSI 1676-0 Owner's Manual page 8

Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
• Make sure the handle is in place and secure.
• Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the
engine crankcase.
• Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Check for properly attached hose connections.
• Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damageto the high pressure hose.
• Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
• Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "HowTo UseYour
PressureWasher" before using the pressure washer.
HOW TO USEYOUR
PRESSURE WASH ER
If you haveany problems operating your pressure washer,
pleasecall the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
To StartYour Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructions step-by-step.Thls starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
• Placethe pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.5 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSIat the
pressure washer end of the garden hose.
• Check that the high pressure hose is connected to the
spray gun and to the pump. See"Preparing Pressure
Washer for Use" for illustrations.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water.
CAUTION! DO NOT run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on.You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Squeezethe trigger on the gun until you have a steady
stream of water.This purges the pump of air and
impurities.
• Attach the nozzle extension to the spray gun (Figure I I).
Tighten by hand.
Choose the spray tip you want to use and insert it into
the nozzle extension. See "How to Use the SprayTips"
on page 10.
• Engage the safety latch to the spray gun trigger (Figure 12).
Safety Latch
• Rotate the fuel shut-off valve to the "On" position (fully
counter-clockwise) (Figure 13).
• Move the variable pressure control lever to "High"
position, shown on engine as a rabbit (Figure 14).
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