TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety 6 Safety Rules 7 Safety Warnings Features 13 HS Features Installation & Preparation 15 Attire 15 Set-Up 16 Engine/Burner Fuel Tank 17 Dual Lance Assembly With Adjustable Pressure 17 Nozzle Review 18 Nozzle Connection 18 Water Supply 19 Unloader 20 Pre-Start Inspection Procedures Operation 21 Flushing The System 21 Start-Up/Cold Water Operation 23 Hot Water Operation 23 Shutdown 24 ...
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Record Identification Numbers manual prior to the initial use of your Pressure Washer Compressor If you need to contact an Authorized Dealer or Customer Service line (1- 866-850-6662) for information on servicing, always provide the product model and identification numbers. Using the Operator’s manual You will need to locate the model and serial number for the pump and The operating manual is an important part of your pressure washer. It record the information in the places provided below. should be read thoroughly before initial use, and referred to often to make sure adequate safety and service concerns are being addressed. Date of Purchase: Reading the owner’s manual thoroughly will help avoid any personal injury Dealer Name: or damage to your pump. By knowing how best to operate this machine Dealer Phone: you will be better positioned to show others who may also operate the unit. You can refer back to the manual at any time to help troubleshoot any specific operating functions, so store it with the machine at all times. Product Identification Numbers...
• Do not refuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death. • Engine Fuel Tank: If using a Gasoline Engine, refuel with gasoline only. Do not use diesel or fuel oil. Hazard Symbols and Meanings • Diesel Fuel Tank: If using a Diesel Engine, refuel with diesel only. Do not use gasoline. • Burner Fuel Tank (Black): When refueling the Burner Fuel Tank, use No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oil/diesel or kerosene. Do not use gasoline. • Do not operate the unit if gasoline or diesel fuel is spilled. Wipe the pressure washer clean and move it away from the spill. Avoid creating explosion fire hot surface moving parts any ignition until the gasoline or diesel fuel has evaporated. • When the battery is being activated, hydrogen and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely explosive. Keep open sparks and flames away from the battery at all times, especially when charging the battery. • Be certain to disconnect the battery ground terminal before servicing. electric flying objects toxic fumes injection When disconnecting the cable from the battery, start with the shock negative terminal, and when connecting them, start with the positive cable. • When charging the battery, remove the battery vent plugs. • Use only a voltmeter or hydrometer to check a battery charge. • DO NOT jump start the battery unless both batteries are of equal voltage and amperage.
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SAFETY SAFETY WARNING WARNING Serious injury or death may occur from a ground fire caused by a muffler spark. Serious injury or death could occur from high pressure spray penetrating the skin. Serious injury or death may occur if system safety’s are not properly maintained. • Keep clear of nozzle and spray! Never put your hand, fingers or body directly over the spray nozzle. • A spark arrester must be added to the muffler of this engine when • Do not direct discharge stream at persons or self. using on land covered with any flammable agricultural crop (hay and • This product is to be used only by trained operators. grain), and if they are used in or near brush or forested areas. The • Always keep operating area clear of all persons. arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. • DO NOT allow children to operate this unit! In the state of California, the above is required by law. (Section 4442 • SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE if the spray appears to have and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code.) Other states may penetrated the skin! DO NOT TREAT AS A SIMPLE CUT!! have similar laws. Federal laws apply on Federal lands. • High pressure hoses and fuel lines should be inspected daily for signs • This pressure washer has a Safety Relief Valve which should never of wear. If evidence of failure exists, promptly replace all suspect be altered, modified, removed or made inoperative. If the device fails, hoses and fuel lines to prevent the possibility of injury from the high replace immediately with genuine manufacturer replacement part. pressure spray. If a hose or fitting is leaking, NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND DIRECTLY ON THE LEAK. WARNING • NEVER operate the gun with the trigger wired in the open position. Serious injury or death may occur from inhaling engine/ To prevent accidental discharge, the trigger gun should be securely burner exhaust or dangerous vapors. The engine locked when not in use. exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to ...
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Serious injury or death may occur from detergents con- engine, muffler or heat exchanger. These areas can tacting the skin. remain hot for some time after the pressure washer is shutdown. Serious injury can occur from loose debris being pro- pelled at a high speed from the spray gun. • Never allow any part of your body to contact the gasoline engine, muffler or heat exchanger. Injury may occur if the operator loses his balance caused by the thrust of water traveling through the spray nozzle. WARNING Serious injury may occur from a pressure washer Injury may occur from the pressure washer. malfunction or exploding accessories if incorrect • SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE if you are using cleaning system components, attachments or accessories are agents and the spray appears to have penetrated the skin! DO NOT used. TREAT AS A SIMPLE CUT! Be prepared to tell a physician exactly what kind of detergents you were using by reading the Material Safety Serious injury or death may occur if attempting to start Data Sheet (MSDS) provided with your detergent. the pressure washer when the pumping system is • Never use any solvents or highly corrosive detergents or acid type frozen. cleaners with this pressure washer. • Never make adjustments to the factory set pressures. • Protective equipment such as rubber suits, gloves and respirators are • Never exceed manufacturers maximum allowable pressure rating of advisable, especially when using cleaning detergents. attachments. • Keep all detergents out of the reach of children! • Do not allow any hoses to make contact with heat exchanger to • ALWAYS wear protective goggles when operating the unit to shield prevent the possibility of bursting. Avoid dragging the hoses over the eyes from flying debris and detergents. abrasive surfaces such as cement. • DO NOT direct spray toward fragile materials such as glass for shat- • Use only manufacturer recommended repair parts for your pressure ...
SAFETY HS FEATURES HS FEATURES HS Features • Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual. • NEVER run the engine with the governor disconnected or operate at excessive speeds. • Place unit in a clean, dry, flat area for servicing. Before servicing the unit: turn the unit off, relieve the water pressure from the trigger gun, and allow the unit to cool down. Service in clean, dry, flat area. If ap- plicable, block wheels to prevent unit from moving. • Do not move the unit by pulling on the hose. HS-SERIES Operator's Manual...
HS FEATURES INSTALLATION & PREPARATION HS Features Installation & Preparation ATTIRE 1. High Pressure Nozzle 2. Adjustable Pressure Dual Lance Proper attire is essential to your safety. It is advised to utilize whatever 3. Insulated Lance means necessary to protect eyes, ears, and skin. Additional safety 4. Trigger Gun attire (such as respiratory mask) may be required when using detergent 5. Trigger Safety Lock cleaning agents with this washer. 6. High Pressure Hose 7. Decal- Warning/Caution/Operation SET-UP 8. Decal- Nozzles 1. This unit should only be placed on a level surface to ensure proper 9. Decal- Control Panel lubrication for the water pump while operating. NEVER spray water 10. Water Outlet directly on the unit. 11. Decal - Do Not Operate without Beltguard 2. Do not use unit in an area: 12. Stack Adapter Kit- AW-9400-0000 a. with insufficient ventilation. Stack Adapter- 50-0177 b. where there is evidence of oil or fuel leaks. Insulation Gasket- 850-0324 c. where flammable gas vapors may be present. 13. Engine This unit has multiple ignition sources that could cause an explosion or 14. Engine Oil Drain fire.
2. The 15° nozzle (YELLOW): This is a chiseling nozzle. The spray should 5. Refer to the Engine Manual supplied with this unit for proper engine stream. It is not recommended for use on painted or wood surfaces, be directed at a 45° angle to the surface and used like a scraper to remove adjustment procedures. or items attached with adhesive backings. Uses: Removing weeds paint, grease and dirt. Uses: Surface preparation (removing mildew stains 6. Review the Engine Manual accompanying this pressure washer for ...
To determine spray fan, refer to the actual number stamped on the nozzle. The b. Connect the other end of the hose to your pressurized water supply. be directed at a 45° angle to the surface and used like a scraper to remove stream of water. Be cautious when using the straight narrow stream. It is first two digits indicate the spray fan in degrees, i.e.;...
INSTALLATION & PREPARATION OPERATION Operating Instructions PRE-START INSPECTION PROCEDURES Before starting the unit, perform the following procedures: FLUSHING THE SYSTEM 1. Check the oil level in the pump and engine. This unit has a steel coil which, after setting, will cause the water remain- 2. Inspect the water inlet strainer. Clean or replace if necessary. See ing in the coil from the previous usage to turn brown or black. This water “Water Supply”, #2, pg 18. must be flushed from the system before start-up. This procedure should 3. Check all hose connections to ensure they are securely tightened. See be performed WITHOUT the high pressure hose, gun and lance assem- “Water Supply”, #3, pg. 18. bly installed. 4. Inspect for system water leaks, oil leaks and fuel leaks. If a fuel leak is found, DO NOT START UNIT! See “Risk of Explosion or Fire”, pg. 7. 1. Turn on the water supply. Be sure that all damaged parts are replaced and that the mechanical 2. Start engine on unit. Low pressure water will begin flowing from the problems are corrected prior to operation of the unit. If you require water outlet. This allows the unit to flush any particles from the system. service, contact Customer Service. The unit is flushed when the water is clear. 5. Inspect high pressure hoses for kinking, cuts and leaks. If a cut or leak 3. Once the system is flushed, turn off engine and connect the high pres- is found, DO NOT USE HOSE! Replace hose before starting unit. See sure hose to the water outlet of the unit. “Risk of Injection” pg. 8. Be sure that all damaged parts are replaced 4. Connect the trigger gun and dual lance assembly to the high pressure and that the mechanical problems are corrected prior to operation of hose.
This unit has a steel coil which, after setting, will cause the water remaining in RISK OF UNIT DAMAGE. 4. Perform the following engine start-up procedures. the coil from the previous usage to turn brown or black. This water must be THE WATER TEMPERATURE COULD BECOME VERY HOT DURING BE CERTAIN THE HOSE, GUN a. Point the trigger gun in a safe direction, disengage the safety lock ...
OPERATION MAINTENANCE Storage & Maintenance Instructions OPTIONS: HIGH PRESSURE DETERGENT NOTICE SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE ENGINE: The engine instructions that accompany your unit detail specific This feature is designed for use with mild detergents only. Since the cleaning solution travels through the heat exchanger coil, DO NOT procedures for maintenance of the engine. Following the engine manufacturer’s recommendations will extend engine work life. use corrosives as they will cause extensive damage as well as pose a considerable safety hazard. PUMP: Change the pump oil after the first 50 hours of operation. After initial change, every 3 months or 250 hour intervals are recommended. If oil appears dirty or milky, changes may be required in greater 1. Refer to “Risk of Bodily Injury / Detergents” pg. 11-12. Be certain to frequency. Use SAE20 or 30 non-detergent pump oil and fill only to wear protective safety attire as stated on pg. 15. 2. Prepare detergent solution according to label directions. (Never pump the center of the oil sight glass. DO NOT overfill. acids, alkalines, abrasive fluids or solvents through the unit. Due to NOZZLE: Water flow through the spray nozzle will erode the orifice, the unknown and often corrosive characteristics of many detergents making it larger, resulting in a pressure loss. Nozzles should be commonly used in the pressure washer cleaning industry, it is replaced whenever pressure is less than 85% of the maximum. The recommended to use only mild detergents with this unit.) frequency of replacement will depend upon such variables as mineral 3. Fully immerse the detergent strainer into the detergent solution. content in the water and number of hours the nozzle is used. 4. To apply solution; unlock the trigger gun and squeeze the trigger. In a few moments a detergent/water mixture will exit the nozzle. Start ...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT: To maintain peak performance of your TEST WATER & FUEL PRESSURE: These procedures should be pressure washer, it may be necessary to adjust the belt tension on performed by an authorized service technician. occasion. Follow the procedure outlined below. TEST WATER TEMPERATURE: This procedure should be performed by 1. Remove the belt guard and loosen the two nuts on each side of the an authorized service technician. pump (Reference A). There are a total of 4 nuts. 2. Turn the cap screw (Reference B) clockwise until a 1/4 inch belt MAINTENANCE - EVERY 6 MONTHS deflection is noticed between the pulleys. 3. Tighten the side nuts (Reference A). REPLACE FUEL FILTER – Follow the instructions specified on the fuel 4. Put a straight edge across both pulleys. Pulley alignment is critical for filter for correct procedure. proper performance and service life. If necessary, loosen one set of pulley screws and adjust in or out to properly align. Tighten the pulley MAINTENANCE - EVERY 12 MONTHS screws and check the tension again. 5. Replace the beltguard and tighten the fasteners securely. DELIME COIL – A loss in pressure may signify that the coil needs to be delimed. Do this procedure on a periodic basis. BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT: The air shutter has been factory preset 1. Mix non-caustic deliming powder/solution in float tank (optional) for proper operation between sea level and 2000 feet elevation at according to package directions. standard conditions (60°F ambient water and air temperatures). 2. Remove the nozzle from the wand. Place a nylon stocking over the In colder temperatures or higher altitudes, it may be necessary to ...
Inspect belts tem. Replace high pressure ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION: nozzle*** 1. Pour a mixture of antifreeze and water into the float tank. Inspect fuel pump filter* 2. Place the detergent strainer into 100% antifreeze solution Replace fuel nozzle* 3. Turn the switch to the “Pump” position. Allow antifreeze to siphon throughout the system until antifreeze solution exits the outlet. (To en- Check burner air adjustment sure the coil is winterized, antifreeze solution must exit the outlet. Add more antifreeze solution mixture to the float tank if necessary.) Check burner electrodes* 4. Store antifreeze solution for future use or dispose of according to state Test water pressure* EPA laws. Test fuel pressure* Test water temperature* NOTICE Descale coil**** Proper winterizing is based on the recommended manufacturer’s instructions listed on the “Protection Chart” shown on the back label of * Must be performed by an authorized service technician. most antifreeze containers. ** The pump oil must be changed after the first 50 hours of operation and every 250 hours or 3 months, whichever comes first. *** High pressure nozzle should be replaced whenever pressure is less WARNING than 85%. DO NOT STORE/OPERATE UNIT IN A FREEZING ENVIRONMENT! **** Scale build-up will vary with mineral content in the water and amount of usage. Descaling can range from weekly to yearly maintenance. ***** The engine oil must be changed after the first 8 hours of operation and every 50 hours or 3 months, whichever comes first.
Detergent valve is open, but Close valve, or completely Pump packings worn. Replace packings. detergent hose is not submerge clear vinyl hose into completely submerged detergent solution. Unloader/Bypass valve not Repair or replace. in solution. (This causes operating correctly. safety devices to shut down Water is leaking at Unloader malfunction. Detect and correct unloader burner.) safety relief valve. problem. Pressure switch override. Pressure should be over 375 Pressure switch Detect and correct pressure malfunction. switch problem. No voltage. Consult Service Department. Safety Relief Valve is Replace safety relief valve. Fuel pump sucking air. Tighten all fuel intake defective. NEVER run unit without safety connections. Eliminate leaks in relief valve. Doing so can cause intake line. an explosion! Poor or improper fuel Check fuel to ensure it is Oil appears milky or ...
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Blower runs, but Dirty or clogged fuel filter or Drain or replace as necessary. Blower runs, burner Improper burner air Adjust burner will not ignite. fuel water separator. ignites but will not adjustment setting. heat. Low fuel pump pressure. Check fuel pump pressure, Scale build up in heat Consult your Customer Service. adjust or replace as necessary. exchanger coil. Fuel pump inoperative. Check pressure, replace if Burner discharges Low on fuel. Refuel. If white smoke persists, necessary. white smoke. consult Customer Service. Flexible coupler broken. Replace. Excessive air supply. Adjust Fuel solenoid valve failure. Replace. Burner discharges Insufficient air supply.
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