Technical Specifications: ENGINE Torini Industrial Engine Model TR420 Forced Air Cooling, OHV 4 Stroke Type Spark Plug BPR4ES SAE 30 (SAE 10W30 for cold climates) Lubrication Engine Oil Engine oil was drained at the factory for shipping Oil Quantity Engine Oil Capacity 1100ml Power Max Output power &...
SAFETY GUIDELINES-----DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
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HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Unsafe operation of your pressure Become familiar with the operation washer could lead to serious injury or and controls of the pressure washer. death to you or others. Keep children away from the pressure The spray gun/wand is a powerful washer at all times.
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HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Contact with hot surfaces, such as During operation, touch only the engine’s exhaust components, could control surfaces of the pressure washer. result in serious burns. Keep children away from the pressure washer at all times. They may not be able to recognize the hazards of this product.
Assembly: Unpacking Pressure Washer • Set carton on a rigid, flat surface. Remove all loose parts and packing. Leave pressure washer in carton. • Using a box cutter carefully open the carton completely by cutting the four corners, allowing the sides to lay flat.
Preparing Pressure Pump: The pressure pump has a shipping plug inserted into the opening for the pump breather plug. Failure to remove shipping plug and replace it with the breather plug will cause permanent damage and void warranty. 1. Remove the shipping plug, using a 17mm open-end spanner(Discard shipping plug) 2.
Adding Oil to the Engine: Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will damage the engine and are not recommended. Place the Pressure Washer on a level surface. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick into the filler neck without screwing it in.
Refueling Recommendations: 1. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Do not fill above the shoulder of the fuel strainer. 2. Avoid the generator stopping by running out of fuel, power variations will occur. • Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. •...
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Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) Gasoline containing methanol must contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems and may damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of your fuel system. MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.
BEFORE USE Attaching High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun • Pull slip ring on female quick-disconnect fitting of high pressure hose back. • Insert male quick-disconnect fitting on spray gun into female fitting on high pressure hose. • Release slip ring on female quick-disconnect and twist. Listen for “click”...
Getting Started: Risk of eye injury. Spray can splash back or propel objects. Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use. Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate safety goggles.
SHUT OFF PROCEDURE: 1. Release spray gun trigger and let engine idle for two minutes Move the engine stop switch to the “stop” position. The engine will stop immediately. Turn water supply off. 4. Turn Fuel Tap off. 5. Always point spray gun in safe direction, pull trigger to release retained high water pressure before undoing hose and trigger from pump.
(Red) (Yellow) (Green) (White) Explanation: 0° nozzle setting – A pinpoint stream. This nozzle stream is very powerful and covers a very small area of cleaning. Only to be used on surfaces that can withstand this high pressure (metal or concrete). 15°...
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Page--16 Rinsing Pressure: Pressure Washer Rinsing • Remove black spray tip from lance. • Select & install desired high pressure spray tip following instructions in High Pressure Operation section of this manual. • Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan to spray. •...
MAINTENANCE: WHEN DOING MAINTENANCE, YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO HOT SURFACES, WATER PRESSURE, MOVING PARTS, OR FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR, LET THE ENGINE COOL DOWN COMPLETELY AND RELEASE ALL WATER PRESSURE. THE ENGINE CONTAINS FLAMMABLE FUEL.
PUMP OIL MAINTENANCE: CHANGING PUMP OIL Change oil after first 50 hours of operation and then every 200 hours or 3 months, which ever occurs first. Note: When changing pump oil, use only high quality non-detergent SAE30 oil. Use no special additives. CHANGE PUMP OIL AS FOLLOWS: •...
ENGINE MAINTENANCE: WHEN DOING MAINTENANCE, YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO HOT SURFACES, WATER PRESSURE, MOVING PARTS, OR FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN DEATH. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR, LET THE ENGINE COOL DOWN COMPLETELY AND RELEASE ALL WATER PRESSURE. THE ENGINE CONTAINS FLAMMABLE FUEL.
ENGINE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE When the engine will not start: Refill the fuel tank Is there fuel in the tank? Is there oil in the Add the recommended engine? oil. Is there a spark Take the engine to Replace the from the spark authorised Still no spark...
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PUMP TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Low pressure Nozzle (Black) See Nozzle Selection. not fitted. Clean filter. 2. Chemical filter clogged. Ensure end of chemical hose is fully 3. Chemical filter submerged into chemicals. chemical. Dilute chemical. Chemical solutions Pump will not draw 4.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. * SP Jetwash and Torini are brand names of products distributed by Austech Industries Note...
36 Month or 3 year Limited Extended Engine Warranty: The 36 Month, Limited Extended Engine Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of Torini Engines distributed by Austech Industries. The Limited Extended Engine Warranty period commences from the date of purchase and runs in conjunction with the standard 12 months Limited Warranty for the pressure washer.
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