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Water
CAUTION
Before connecting the water supply to the
pump,
check
your local plumbing
regarding cross-connection to thewater supply.
A backflow preventor. Part No. 801-133, is
available
to
prevent
contaminated water intothefreshwatersupply.
Install upstream from the pump.
DO
NOT exceed 160°F (7OOC) inlet water
temperature.
Higher' temperatures will damage the pump
packings.
START-UP
Use this procedure each time you start the pressure
washer to help ensure the pressure washer
to operate and that you start
1. Check pump oil level. Look at oil level indicator
window through inspection hole
hood.' Pump also has a dipstick located under
hood on top of pump. Oil level should be
on oil level indicator window and
notch on dipstick. Add
detergent oil as necessary. (SAE 30-weight non-
detergent oil is preferred.)
2.
Connect pressure washer to water supply and to
proper electrical service as described
3.
Turn water supply on and trigger the gun until
water sprays from the tip and all air is
from the system.
4. Turn switch on control panel
5. Always engage the gun's trigger safety latch
whenever you stop spraying. even for a moment,
to reduce the risk of fluid injection or splashing
the eyes or on the skin if the
triggered accidentally.
6. Most pressure washer spraying is done at full
pressure. If a reduced pressure
special application, there are two methods to
reduce the maximum output from the
washer.
a. Turn the pressure control knob on the
unloader counterclockwise, as needed. This
method is best if
consistently at a reduced pressure.
code
the
back
flow
of
is ready
safely.
it
in side of the
up to dot
within
the
SAE 20 or 30-weight non-
in set-up.
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to "ON"
in
gun
is bumped or
is
desired for a
pressure
you are operating
A. Check flow rate of the water supply.
4
be a t least
gpm or the pressure washer will
not develop full pressure.
6. To check flow rate, time how long
fill a standard five gallon pail;
no longer than 1 minute and 15 seconds.
Electrical Supply
7. Connect electrical cord to the proper power
supply. The electrical service required is single
230V. 60 Hz
phase,
service must include a ground wire. If an
extension cord is used,
No.
wire and be at least
cord must not be over
b. Turn chemical selector valve to the
position, then open the adjustable nozzle on
the end of the spray wand, as needed. This
method is best to quickly
special application.
a
DO
NOT attempt to adjust the adjustable nozzle
in use. Be sure that the
when the ,spray gun is
safety latch on the gun is in the
before adjusting to avoid seriousbodilyinjuryor
7. Always observe the following cautions to help
avoid costly damage to your pressure washer.
CAUTION
DO
NOT allow the pressure washer to idle for
more than 10 minutes. The unit is equipped
with a thermal relief valve to help avoid the
recirculating water from becoming too hot and
seriously damaging the pump, but it is a good
idea to turn the pressure washer off if you are
not spraying or cleaning at least every 10
minutes.
DO NOT
run the pump dry, which will quickly
damage the pump. Be sure the water supply is
fully turned on before starting the
DO NOT operate the pressure washer with the
inlet screen removed. This screen helps keep
abrasive sediment out of the pump, which could
clog or scratch the pump.
DO NOTpumpcaustic materials; such materials
may corrode and damage the pump components.
must
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takes to
it
should take
it
AC, 20 Amp. Electrical
must have a ground
it
12 gage wire. Extension
100
feet long.
"OFF"
reduce pressure for
"ON" position
pump.
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