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3000
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Pressure Washer Owner's Manual
Generac Portable Products is a licensed trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Call: Generac Pressure Washer Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT
Web: www.generac-portables.com
Model No. 1418-2 (3,000 PSI Pressure Washer) Manual No. 191658GS Revision 1 (03/05/2003)
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- Page 1 Generac Portable Products is a licensed trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products. Questions? Help is just a moment away! Call: Generac Pressure Washer Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT Web: www.generac-portables.com Model No. 1418-2 (3,000 PSI Pressure Washer) Manual No. 191658GS Revision 1 (03/05/2003)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Rules........2-4 Know Your Pressure Washer ..... . 5 Assembly. - Page 3 Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL • Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. • Fill fuel tank outdoors. • DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
- Page 4 • DO NOT by–pass any safety device on this machine. • Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all parts of the equipment to be sure ice has not formed there. • NEVER move machine by pulling on high pressure hose. Use handle provided on unit.
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Page 5: Know Your Pressure Washer
KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. -
Page 6: Assembly
PREPARING PRESSURE WASHER FOR USE If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408. To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you will need to perform these tasks: Fill out and send in registration card. -
Page 7: Add Engine Oil And Fuel
Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer Secure handle to pressure washer using four provided flange nuts. Slowly tip pressure washer back in place and insert multi–colored spray tips in spaces provided in handle. Install Oil Dipstick on Pump To install oil dipstick: Make sure unit is on a level surface. -
Page 8: Assembly
• Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use. Inspect inlet • Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing screen. DO NOT adequate eye protection. use if damaged;... -
Page 9: Operation
1-800-270-1408. How to Start Engine The best way to start your pressure washer for the first time is to follow these instructions step–by–step. This starting information also applies if have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day. -
Page 10: How To Use Spray Tips
Follow these instructions to change spray tips: Engage safety latch on spray gun. CAUTION A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray which increases risk of injury and damage to unit. • NEVER exchange spray tips without locking the safety latch on the trigger. -
Page 11: Automatic Cool Down System
• Operate this unit on a stable surface. • Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location. • Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back. -
Page 12: Product Specifications
Shipping Weight ..145 lbs. GENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the high pressure washer as instructed in this manual. -
Page 13: Nozzle Maintenance
O-ring clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct the problem, immediately clean the nozzle using the tools included with your pressure washer and follow these instructions: Shut off engine and turn off water supply. Remove spray tip from end of nozzle extension. -
Page 14: O-Ring Maintenance
Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun. Reconnect water supply, turn on water, and start engine. Test pressure washer by operating with each Quick Connect spray tip. O–Ring Maintenance Through the normal operation of your pressure washer, o–rings, which keep the connections of the hoses and spray gun tight and leak–free, may become worn or damaged. -
Page 15: Preparing The Unit For Storage
Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and “freeze” pump action. If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than 30 days, follow this procedure: Flush chemical injection hose by placing filter into a pail of clean water while running pressure washer in low pressure mode. -
Page 16: Notes
Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer NOTES... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Pump has following problems: failure to produce pressure, erratic pressure, chattering, loss of pressure, low water volume. Detergent fails to mix with spray. Engine shuts down during operation. Cause Low pressure spray tip installed. -
Page 18: Exploded View - Unit
Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW — UNIT... -
Page 19: Parts List - Unit
Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer PARTS LIST — UNIT Item Part # Qty.Description B190548GS 1 BASE B2043GS 8 BOLT, Carriage B2126AGS 1 ASSY, Pump (see pages 20-23) CB3861CGS 1 HANDLE B4160GS 1 DECAL, Instructions 99583GS 9 NUT B2150GS... - Page 20 Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW — PUMP...
- Page 21 Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer PARTS LIST — PUMP Item Part # Qty Description 110B2126GS 10887628PGS Circlip 112B2126GS Snap Ring 113B2126GS Bearing 11287628PGS Oil Cap 11187822PGS 11187822PGS Piston Washer 123B2126GS Piston 11687628PGS Spacer Disc 11587628PGS O-Ring 115B2126GS Piston Pin...
- Page 22 Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW — UNLOADER...
- Page 23 Generac Portable Products 3000 PSI Pressure Washer PARTS LIST — UNLOADER Item Part # Qty Description 210B2327GS Hose Tail 231B2327GS O-Ring 211B2327GS Stainless Ball 212B2327GS Spring 213B2126GS Injector Body 215B2327GS Injector Nut 137B2327GS O-Ring 216B2327GS Spring 217B2327GS Plunger 218B2327GS O-Ring...
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Page 24: Warranty
Equipment ** Pressure Washer Portable Generator * The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period of time stated in the table above.
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