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Simpson ALH4240 Instruction Manual

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PREMIUM PRESSURE WASHER
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
MANUEL
D'UTILISATION
MANUAL DE
INSTRUCCIONES
MODEL
MODèLE
MODELO
ALH4240
If your pressure washer is not working properly or if there are parts missing or broken,
please DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Contact our Customer
Service Department at 1-877-362-4271 or www.simpsoncleaning.com
Si votre rondelle de pression ne travaille pas convenablement ou s'il y a des
parties manquant ou cassé, s'il vous plaît le PAS LE RETOURNE AU LIEU
D'ACHAT. Contacter notre département de service clients à
www.simpsoncleaning.com
Si su lavadora a presión no trabaja correctamente ó encuentra partes rotas
ófaltantes, por favor NO LA REGRECE AL LUGAR DONDE LA COMPRO.
Contáctese con nuestro Departamento de Servicio al Cliente llamando al
1-877-362-4271 ou www.simpsoncleaning.com
IMPORTANT: Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully
reads and understands these instructions before operating.
IMPORTANT  : Assurez-vous que toute personne qui utilisera cet équipement lise
attentivement ces instructions avant de l'utiliser.
IMPORTANTE: Aségurese por favor de que la persona que vaya a utilizar este equipo lea
con cuidado y comprenda estas instrucciones antes de operar.
VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA. INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN,
CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA:
LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
Save thiS manual for future reference
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conServe eStaS inStruccioneS Para futuraS conSultaS
Part No. 7107211 Rev. 1 JAN 2014
Please contact us for further information at www.allpartsinc.com
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCCIONES MODEL MODèLE MODELO ALH4240 If your pressure washer is not working properly or if there are parts missing or broken, please DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Contact our Customer Service Department at 1-877-362-4271 or www.simpsoncleaning.com Si votre rondelle de pression ne travaille pas convenablement ou s'il y a des parties manquant ou cassé, s'il vous plaît le PAS LE RETOURNE AU LIEU...

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    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 symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 3 WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark-arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flam ma ble ma teri als or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then an ap proved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California.
  • Page 4 DANGER: RISk TO BREAThING (ASPhyxIATION) WhAT CAN hAPPEN hOW TO PREVENT IT • Breathing ex h aust fumes will cause • Operate pressure washer in a well- se r i o us injury or death! En g ine ventilated area. Avoid en c losed areas exhaust contains carbon mon o x i de, such as ga r ages, base m ents, etc.
  • Page 5 DANGER: RISk Of INJURy fROM SPRAy WhAT CAN hAPPEN hOW TO PREVENT IT • High-velocity fluid spray can cause • Always wear ANSI-approved Z87.1 objects to break, projecting particles safety glasses. Wear protective clothing at high speed. to protect against accidental spraying. • Never point wand at or spray people or animals.
  • Page 6 DANGER: RISk Of INJURy OR PROP ER Ty DAMAGE WhEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING WhAT CAN hAPPEN hOW TO PREVENT IT • Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could • If pressure washer is equipped with a fuel result in fire or breathing hazard. shut-off valve, turn the valve to the OFF Se r ious in j u r y or death can re s ult. position before transporting to avoid fuel Fuel or oil leaks will dam a ge carpet, leaks. If pres s ure wash e r is not equipped...
  • Page 7 WARNING: RISk Of BURSTING WhAT CAN hAPPEN hOW TO PREVENT IT • Over inflation of tires could result in • Use a tire pressure gauge to check the serious injury and property damage. tires pressure before each use and while inflating tires; see the tire sidewall for the correct tire pressure.
  • Page 8 qUICk SETUp GUIDE WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer instruction manual and the engine instruction manual before operating pressure washer. Add Gasoline Add/Check Oil Install the handle Slide the handle In a well ventilated The engine is assembly onto outdoor area shipped without...
  • Page 9 Connect Spray Connect QC Turn Water Wand to Spray Nozzles to Spray faucet Wand Completely On Thread the spray wand into Pull quick connect Do not run the unit the end of the spray gun. coupler back and insert without water supply nozzle.
  • Page 10 GET TO kNOW THE pRESSURE WASHER NOTE: Photographs and line drawings used in this manual are for reference only and do not represent a specific model. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. BASIC ELEMENTS OF A pRESSURE WASHER (FIG.
  • Page 11 Pump Outlet Pump Inlet k. Quick Connect Nozzles Nozzle holder M. Dial-N-Wash Adjustable Pressure Regulator: Use the Dial-N-Wash to ® increase and decrease the pressure. Refer to the Dial-N-Wash Adjustment paragraph. BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN ENGINE Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for location and operation of engine controls. Choke Control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OpERATION pRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc. GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water. CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI equals CU. Bypass Mode: Allows water to re-circulate within the pump when the gun trigger is not pulled.
  • Page 13 Adjust the pressure by rotating the Dial-N-Wash (M) clockwise for higher pressure counterclockwise lower pressure, aligning the arrow with the desired pressure bar on the Dial-N-Wash. NOTE: To apply chemicals the black low pressure nozzle must be installed and the Dial-N-Wash must be in the MAX pressure setting. HOW TO USE SpRAY WAND The nozzles for the spray wand are stored in the nozzle holder on the panel assembly.
  • Page 14 *NOTICE: The high pressure spray from your pressure washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood, glass, automobile paint, auto striping and trim, and delicate objects such as flowers and shrubs. Before spraying, check the item to be cleaned to assure yourself that it is strong enough to resist damage from the force of the spray.
  • Page 15 DANGER: Risk of fluid injection and laceration. When using the high pressure setting, DO NOT allow the high pressure spray to come in contact with unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals. Serious injury will occur. • Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in amputation or other serious injury.

  • Page 16: Shutting Down

    Connect the water hose to the water source. Turn the water source on to remove all air from the hose. When a steady stream of water is present, turn the water source off. Verify the filter screen (O) is in water inlet of pump. NOTE: Convex side faces out.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    NOTE: The engine drain plug is located at the rear of the unit. pUMp (FIG. 14) NOTE: The Pump was filled with oil at the factory. The preferred oil is SIMPSON ® Premium Pump Crankcase Oil. If this oil is not available, an SAE 15W-40 oil may be used.
  • Page 18 ® ® is environmentally friendly. NOTE: Using pump guard helps provide proper lubrication to the internal seals of the pump regardless of temperature or environment. NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Use only SIMPSON / POWERWASHER ® ® Pump Guard or equivalent. Other products could be corrosive and/or contain alco- hol which may cause pump damage.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    NOTICE: The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous. Use only accessories rated equal to or greater than the rating of the pressure washer. SpECIFICATIONS Model ALh4240 PSI Max* 4200 PSI GPM Max* 4.0 gpm High Pressure Hose 50 ft.
  • Page 20 These warranties pass through to the end user and are non-transferable. As a factory authorized and trained Warranty Service Center, the factory will honor the terms of all component warranties and satisfy claims of the appropriate warranty provisions. Normal wear items include, but are not limited to, valves and seals, which are not covered by this warranty.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE OPERATIONAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ISSUE Engine will No fuel Add fresh fuel not start Pressure builds up after Squeeze gun trigger to relieve (see Engine two pulls on the recoil pres sure Owner's starter or after initial use Manual for Choke lever in the "No Move choke to the "Choke"...
  • Page 22 OPERATIONAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ISSUE See how to Use Spray Will not draw Spray wand not in chemicals low pressure Wand paragraph in the Operation Section Chemical filter clogged Clean filter Chemical screen not Make sure end of in cleaning solution detergent siphon hose is fully submerged into cleaning solution...
  • Page 23 OPERATIONAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ISSUE Oil leaking Oil seals worn. Please contact our customer at pump service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com Loose drain plug Tighten Worn drain plug o-ring Check and replace Worn fill plug o-ring Check and replace Pump overfilled Check for correct amount Incorrect oil used Drain and fill with correct...
  • Page 24 ALH4240 REPLACEMENT PART LIST PART# 7107183 4500 PSI GUN 3/8” QUICK CONNECT WITH DIAL-N-WASH PART# 7103642 WIRE BRAIDED HOSE 3/8” X 50 FT 4500 PSI HOSE PART# 7103261 LANCE 31” QUICK CONNECT (FEMALE) M22 (MALE) PART# 7101683 NOZZLE SET 4.0...
  • Page 25 FNA Group, Inc. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 www.simpsoncleaning.com Internet Address: Warranty Registration via Internet www.simpsoncleaning.com Adresse Internet : Enregistrement de la garantie par Internet www.simpsoncleaning.com Sitio Address: Registro Garantía mediante Internet Copyright. All Rights Reserved Copyright. Todos los derechos reservados Copyright.

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