Cleaning And Applying Detergent; Low Pressure; High Pressure - Briggs & Stratton 020498 Operator's Manual

2. Select desired spray tip:

High Pressure

40° White 15° Yellow
2600 PSI 2950 PSI
2.8 GPM 2.6 GPM
• For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher
flow), for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats,
RV's, patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc.,
select white 40° spray tip.
• For general rinsing (medium pressure and
medium flow), ideal for most all purpose
cleaning such as home siding, brick patios,
wood decks, driveways and sidewalks, garage
floors, etc., select yellow 15° spray tip.
• For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and
lower flow), for stubborn or hard to reach
surface such as second story surfaces, paint
removal, oil stains, rust removal or other
stubborn substances (tar, gum, grease, wax,
etc.), select red 0° spray tip.
• To apply detergent, applies project specific
cleaners to help break down stubborn dirt and
grime on a variety of surfaces, select black
detergent spray tip.
3. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and
release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is
securely in place.
Usage Tips
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from
8 to 24 inches (20 to 61 cm) away from cleaning
surface.
• If you get spray tip too close, especially using a
high pressure spray tip, you may damage surface
being cleaned.
• DO NOT get closer than 6 inches (15 cm) when
cleaning tires.
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Low Pressure

Black
Use to apply
detergent
0° Red
3000 PSI
2.4 GPM

Cleaning and Applying Detergent

WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard.
Chemicals could cause burns resulting in
death or serious injury.
• DO NOT use caustic liquid with pressure washer.
• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps.
Follow all manufacturers instructions.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Review use of spray tips.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
3. Place end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
NOTICE Make sure the end of tube is fully
submerged in detergent while applying detergent.
NOTICE Contact with hot muffler could damage
detergent siphoning tube.
• When inserting tube into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the
hot muffler.
4. Make sure black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (White, Yellow or Red).
5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water
inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected
to spray gun and pump. Turn on water.
NOTICE You must attach all hoses before you start
the engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and
without the water turned ON could damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
6. Start engine following instructions How to Start
Your Pressure Washer.
7. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward,
using long, even, overlapping strokes.
8. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes
before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed
to prevent surface from drying. DO NOT allow
detergent to dry on (prevents streaking).
NOTICE You must flush the detergent siphoning
system after each use by placing the tube into a bucket
of clean water, then run the pressure washer in low
pressure for 1-2 minutes.
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