Operation; Pressure Washer Location; How To Start Your Pressure Washer - Troy-Bilt PW101-2010 Operator's Manual

Operation

If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at (888) 611-6708.

Pressure Washer Location

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous
gas that could kill you in inutes. You CANNOT
smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not
smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed
to carbon monoxide gas.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from
windows,doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon
monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being drawn
towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-
incarbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to
the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect
carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements,crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-enclosed
spaces even if using fans or opening doors and windows for
ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these
spaces and can linger for hours, even after this product has
shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine
exhaust away from occupied spaces.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this
product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See
a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Exhaust Port
Pointed away from
occupied spaces
Risk of Fire Clearances
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
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How to Start Your 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
3.3 gallons per minute (12.5 liters per minute) and no
less than 20 PSI (1.38 BARS) at pressure washer end
of garden hose. DO NOT siphon supply water.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See Assembly section.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer
pump.
NOTICE 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.
5. Turn ON water, point spray gun in a safe direction,
press red button and squeeze trigger to purge pump
system of air and impurities.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
7. Choose spray tip you want to use, pull back on collar of
nozzle extension, insert spray tip and release collar. Tug
on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place. See
How to Use Spray Tips.
8. Push engine rocker switch (A) to on position (I or ON).
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