Section 3 Operation, Maintenance And Troubleshooting; Operation And Use Questions; Before Starting Engine; Prepare Power Washer For Use - Generac Power Systems PowerWasher Operator's Manual

Section 3 Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Operation and Use Questions

Call Generac customer service at 1-888-436-
3722 with questions or concerns about unit
operation and maintenance.

Before Starting Engine

1. Verify engine oil level is correct.
2. Verify fresh fuel level is correct.
3. Verify all fittings and couplers are
properly secured.
4. Verify sufficient water supply is prop-
erly connected.
5. Verify unit is secure on level ground,
with proper clearance and is in a well
ventilated area.

Prepare Power Washer for Use

1. Place unit on level ground, within the
specified clearance required.
2. Connect appropriate water supply.

Power Washer Placement for Use

It is a violation of California Public Resource
Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,
or grass-covered land unless the exhaust sys-
tem is equipped with a spark arrester, as
defined in Section 4442, maintained in effec-
tive working order. Other states or federal
jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Only operate power washer outdoors in a well
ventilated area. Never operate power washer
indoors, or in a confined space. Be aware of
building openings and ventilation systems
where exhaust may enter during use.
• Verify power washer is placed on level
ground to avoid tipping during opera-
tion.
• Only use the unit outdoors. Verify
exhaust gas does not enter a confined
area through windows, doors, ventila-
tion intakes.
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• See Figure 3-1. Keep at least 5 ft (1.5
m) of clearance on all sides of power
washer including
dwellings and combustibles, when in
use.
Figure 3-1. Five Feet of Minimum Clearance

Transporting/Tipping of the Unit

Do not operate, store or transport the unit at
an angle greater than 15 degrees.

Power Washer Start-Up

NOTE: DO NOT run power washer without a
sufficient water supply turned ON. Damage to
equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
1. Connect a sufficient water supply.
2. Move fuel valve (B) to ON.
3. Move choke lever (A) to CLOSE.
Figure 3-2. Fuel Valve and Choke
NOTE: For warm engine, verify choke lever is
in OPEN position.
4. See Figure 3-3. Turn engine switch
ON.
Figure 3-3. Engine Switch
Operator's Manual for Power Washer
overhead from
A
B