Operation; Starting Engine; How To Use Pressure Washer; How To Stop Your Pressure Washer - Briggs & Stratton SPEED CLEAN 020211-0 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 the
engine crankcase.
3. Add proper gasoline to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
5. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to 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 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 Your 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
3.0 gallons per minute 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 a 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.
SpeedClean™ 2000 PSI Pressure Washer
5. Attach adjustable 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 (see "How to
Use the Adjustable Nozzle") and squeeze trigger on
spray gun to relieve air pressure caused by turning ON
water.Water will flow out of spray gun in a thin
stream. Continue to hold trigger until there is a steady
stream of water and no air remains in system.This will
make it easier to pull start engine. 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.
Avoid injury from kickback.
• Squeeze trigger on spray gun each time recoil starter is
pulled and engine fails to start.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
position when operating the pressure washer.

How to Stop Your 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 the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you
release the pressure.
8
Safety Latch
CAUTION