Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump - Briggs & Stratton Victa Operator's Manual

Connect Hose and Water Supply to 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.
NOTICE Remove and discard the shipping caps from the
pump's high pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching
hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose
to base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (A). Clean screen if it contains debris or
have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run pressure
washer if inlet screen is damaged.
4. Attach garden hose adapter (B) to water inlet. Tighten
by hand.
5. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris.
NOTICE DO NOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 38°C (100°F)).
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A
B
NOTICE Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check
valve) at pump inlet could cause pump or inlet connector
damage.
• There MUST be at least 3 m (10 ft) of unrestricted garden hose
between the pressure washer inlet and any device, such as a
vacuum breaker or check valve.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
6. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 15.24 m (50 ft) in
length) to water inlet. Pull back on collar of quick
connect, slide fitting onto water inlet and let go of
collar. Pull on garden hose to be sure of a tight
connection.
WARNING Risk of eye injury.
Spray could splash back or propel objects
resulting in serious injury.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles
marked to comply with AS/NZS 1337 (ANSI Z87.1 equivalent)
when using or in vicinity of this equipment.
• NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for
indirect vented safety goggles.
7. Turn ON the water, press red button (C) on the gun and
squeeze the trigger to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
C
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assembly to ensure you have performed all
of the following.
1. Be sure to read the Operator Safety and Operation
sections before using pressure washer.
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
3. Check that oil has been added to proper level in the
engine crankcase.
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
6. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or damage
to high pressure hose.
7. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
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