Applying Detergent; Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube; Pressure Washer Rinsing - Briggs & Stratton 853212 Operator's Manual

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 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
tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
4. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (Green 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 end of tube into a
bucket of clean water, then run the pressure washer in
low pressure for 1-2 minutes.

Pressure Washer Rinsing

For Rinsing:
1. Remove black spray tip from nozzle extension.
2. Select and install desired high pressure spray tip
following instructions How to Use Spray Tips.
3. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you
plan to spray.
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WARNING Kickback from spray gun could
cause you to fall resulting in death or
serious injury.
• Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer
from a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks
back.
4. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and
then check surface for damage. If no damage
is found, you can assume it is okay to continue
rinsing.
5. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.

Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube

If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must
flush it with clean water before stopping the engine.
1. Place detergent siphoning tube in a bucket full of
clean water.
2. Remove high pressure spray tip from nozzle
extension.
3. Select and install black detergent spray tip
following instructions How to Use Spray Tips.
4. Flush for 1-2 minutes.
5. Shut OFF engine following instructions How to
Stop Pressure Washer and turn off water supply.
6. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction and
squeeze spray gun trigger to release retained high
water pressure.
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.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected, which
could result in serious injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, press red
button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high
pressure, every time you stop engine.
Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal
Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the
spray gun, circulating water in the pump can reach
temperatures above 125°-155°F. (52°-68°C). The
system engages to cool the pump by discharging the
warm water onto the ground.
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