Troy-Bilt 020676 Operator's Manual page 9

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow
•
this instruction will void warranty.
NOTICE Remove and discard the shipping caps from
the pump's high pressure outlet and water inlet before
attaching hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of
hose to base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.
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.
NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle
•
extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and
spray gun while system is pressurized.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and
accessories are correctly attached.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet,
inspect inlet screen (A). Clean screen if it contains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT
run pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged.
4. Run water through your garden hose for
NOTICE DO NOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F (38°C)).
NOTICE Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or
check valve) at pump inlet could cause pump or inlet
connector damage.
• There MUST be at least 10 ft. (3 m) of unrestricted
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow
5. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50 ft. (15 m)
•
• NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition
6. Turn ON the water, press red button (B) on the
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assembly to ensure you have
performed all of the following.
1. Be sure to read Operator Safety and Operation
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
3. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
A
6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate
30 seconds to clean out any debris.
garden hose between the pressure washer inlet and
any device, such as a vacuum breaker or check valve.
this instruction will void warranty.
in length) to the water inlet. Tighten by hand.
WARNING Risk of eye injury.
Spray could splash back or propel objects
resulting in serious injury.
Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash)
safety goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
when using or in vicinity of this equipment.
goggles for indirect vented safety goggles.
gun and squeeze the trigger to purge the pump
system of air and impurities.
B
before using pressure washer.
the engine crankcase.
Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to high pressure hose.
flow.
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