Applying Detergent; Pressure Washer Rinsing - Briggs & Stratton 020598 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 7-in-1 nozzle shown in How to Use
7-in-1 Nozzle.
2. Prepare your detergent solution as required by job
to be performed.
3. Remove cap from each detergent tank.
4. Fill each tank with detergent solution.
5. Place cap back onto detergent tank.
6. Turn detergent selector switch (A) to select
desired detergent tank.
7. Make sure one of the soap spray pattern nozzles
is selected on 7-in-1 nozzle.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with non soap
nozzle setting (maximum, general, gentle, fan spray or
extended reach).
8. Make sure garden hose is connected to water
inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected
to spray gun. Turn on water.
9. Start the pressure washer as instructed in How to
Start Your Pressure Washer.
10. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward
using long, even, overlapping strokes.
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11. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to
prevent surface from drying. To prevent streaking,
DO NOT allow detergent to dry on surface.

Pressure Washer Rinsing

For Rinsing:
1. Select desired non soap nozzle setting following
instructions How to Use 7-in-1 Nozzle.
2. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you
plan to spray.
WARNING Risk of Kickback.
• Operate the 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 power
spray modes to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
3. 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.
4. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down
with same overlapping strokes as you used for
cleaning.
Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal
Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
A
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.
Spray gun could kickback causing you to
fall resulting in death or serious injury.
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