Operation; Starting Engine; How To Start Pressure Washer - Briggs & Stratton 20216 Owner's Manual

CHECKLIST BEFORE

STARTING ENGINE

Review the unit's assembly to ensure you have performed
all of the following.
1. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
5. Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
7. Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "How To Use Your
Pressure Washer" before using the pressure washer.
HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115.

How to Start Pressure Washer

To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructions step-by-step.This starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.5 gallons per minute more than pressure washer is
rated for and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer
end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See "Preparing Pressure Washer
for Use" for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON water.
CAUTION
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.
2600 PSI Pressure Washer
5. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 7).
Tighten by hand.
Figure 7 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
6. Position nozzle in low pressure mode (slide nozzle
forward) and squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve
pressure caused by turning ON water.Water will flow
out of gun in a thin stream. Continue to hold trigger
until there is a steady stream of water and no air
remains in system. Release trigger.
7. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
8. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner's manual. Also see operating instructions tag
located on the pressure washer.
Avoid injury from kickback.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger
on spray gun.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
position when operating the pressure washer.
How to Stop Pressure Washer
1. Let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
engine owner's manual.
3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve
pressure in hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
8
Safety Latch
CAUTION