Black Max BM80917 Operator's Manual page 12

 Read the gauge and add air using a hand pump if needed.
The maximum tire inflation for this product is 30 psi.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, do not over-inflate the tires
of this unit. During inflation regularly check the pressure
using a reliable tire pressure gauge, and never exceed
30 psi. Always ensure the bolts in the wheel hubs are
securely tight before adding pressure to the tire.
NOTE: The tires should be inflated using a hand pump only.
Do not use an air compressor.
SECURING THE HANDLE
See Figure 4.
 Pull out the handle lock pin.
 Lift the transport handle and release the handle lock pin
to secure.
 To lower: lift transport handle slightly and pull out the
handle lock pin to release.
INSTALLING SPRAy WAND STORAGE
BRACKETS
See Figure 5.
 Place the threaded shaft of the storage bracket through
the holes in the pressure washer frame.
 Install two flange nuts and tighten to secure.
 Repeat the process to install the second bracket.
ATTACHING INJECTION HOSE
See Figure 6.
Before detergent can be used with this machine, the injection
hose must be attached.
 Push the open end of the clear injection hose securely
over the fitting as shown.
 Place the filtered end of the injection hose in the bottle
of detergent.
ASSEMBLING THE TRIGGER HANDLE
See Figure 7.
 Place the threaded end of the spray wand in the connector
on the end of the trigger handle.
 Turn the connector clockwise until it stops. This secures
the spray wand in place.
CONNECTING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO
TRIGGER HANDLE
See Figure 8.
 Screw the collar on the high pressure hose into the
trigger handle inlet coupler by turning the hose collar
clockwise.
 Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
ASSEMBLy
CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
TO THE PUMP
See Figure 9.
 Align the collar on the high pressure hose with the
threaded nipple on the pump.
 Insert the end of the high pressure hose collar into the
threaded nipple.
 Turn the collar clockwise to tighten the hose securely to
the pump.
 Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE
PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 10.
The water supply must come from a clean water source
(e.g. public water main or well) with the following specifica-
tions:
8 GPM flow rate (minimum)

30 PSI (minimum)

NEVER use hot water or standing water from pools, lakes,
etc. Use only a reinforced, high-quality garden hose with the
following requirements:
5/8 in. diameter hose (minimum), 3/4 in. diameter hose

(recommended)
 Run water through the hose for 30 seconds to clean any
debris from the hose.
 Inspect the screen in the water intake.
 If the screen is damaged, do not use the machine until
the screen has been replaced.
 If the screen is dirty, clean it before connecting the garden
hose to the machine.
To connect the garden hose to the machine:
 Uncoil the garden hose.
NOTE: There must be a minimum of 10 feet of unre-
stricted hose between the pressure washer intake and
the hose faucet or shut off valve (such as a "Y" shut off
connector).
 With the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the
end of the garden hose to the water intake. Tighten by
hand.
INSTALL PUMP OIL CAP/DIPSTICK
See Figures 11 and 23
When shipped from the factory, the pump has a non- vented
cap that must be replaced before using the pressure washer.
See figure 23 for the location of the cap.
 Remove the red non-vented pump oil cap installed on
the pressure washer and discard.
 Install the yellow vented pump oil cap/dipstick and tighten
securely.
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