Briggs & Stratton ELITE Series Owner's Manual page 10

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 spray gun to relieve
pressure in hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
How to Use Spray Tips
The nozzle extension quick–connect allows the use of
several different spray tips. Each spray tip provides a
different spray pattern (Figure 14).
Figure 14 — Spray Tip Spray Patterns
Low Pressure
High Pressure
40° White 15° Yellow
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
1. 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.
2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current
spray tip off.
2800 PSI Pressure Washer
Black
Use to apply
chemical
0° Red
3. Select desired spray tip:
• For gentle rinse, select white 40° spray tip.
• To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray
tip.
• To apply chemical, select black spray tip.
4. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release collar.
Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place.
5. For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches away from cleaning surface. DO NOT get
closer than 6 inches when cleaning automobile tires.
Cleaning and Applying Chemical
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
the pump.
To apply detergent follow these steps:
1. Review spray tip use.
2. Prepare chemical solution as required by manufacturer.
3. Pour chemical solution into chemical reservoir labeled
A or B.
NOTE: Each chemical reservoir holds two quarts.
4. Fill other chemical reservoir with a different prepared
solution, as desired.
5. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with high pressure
spray tips (White,Yellow, or Red).
6. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump; start engine.
7. Rotate chemical shut-off valve on desired chemical
reservoir to "On" position (Figure 15).
Figure 15 — Chemical Shut-Off Valves
"On" Position
CAUTION!
shut-off valves at the same time. Only one chemical
solution should be used at a time to avoid possible
bodily injury and/or property damage.
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"Off" Position
DO NOT turn on both chemical