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• Return the starter grip handle slowly. Do Not let rope
"snap back" against starter.
NOTE: Always keep the governor control lever in the
"Fast" position when operating the pressure washer.
• If the engine fails to start, review instructions given in the
engine owner's manual.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
• Move the governor control lever to the "Slow" position
(indicated on the engine as a turtle).
• Let the engine idle for two minutes.
• Move the governor control lever to the "Stop" position
(fully to the right as you face the lever).
• Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you
release the pressure.
How to Use the Adjustable Nozzle
You now should know how to START your pressure
washer and how to STOP it.The information in this
section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern and to
apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals.
WARNING!
Never adjust spray pattern when
spraying. Never put hands in front of nozzle to
adjust spray pattern.
• Slide the nozzle forward when you wish to adjust the
spray to low pressure mode (Figure 11). Slide the nozzle
backward to achieve high pressure.
Figure 11 — Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure
Slide nozzle backward
for High Pressure
Mode
Generac Portable Products 1,700 PSI Pressure Washer
Slide nozzle forward for low
pressure mode and
detergent application
• Point the nozzle down towards a firm surface and press
the trigger to test the pattern (Figure 12).
Figure 12 — Testing the Spray Pattern
• Twisting the nozzle adjusts the spray pattern from a
narrow pattern to a fan pattern (Figure 13).
Figure 13 — Adjusting the Nozzle for Spray Pattern
Rotate nozzle
counterclockwise for fan
spray pattern
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle between 8
to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
• If you get the spray nozzle too close, especially using high
pressure mode, you may damage the surface being
cleaned.
• Do Not get closer than 8 inches when cleaning tires.
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Rotate nozzle clockwise
for narrow spray pattern
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