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PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASHER MODEL INSTRUCTION MODELO MANUAL PSK4033 MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES 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 www.simpsoncleaning.com...
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.
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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.
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DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION) WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Breathing ex haust fumes will cause • Operate pressure washer in a well- se ri ous injury or death! En gine ventilated area. Avoid en closed areas exhaust contains carbon mon ox ide, such as ga rages, base ments, etc.
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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. •...
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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 rious in ju ry or death can re sult.
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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;...
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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 Install the Handle Add/Check Oil Slide the handle In a well ventilated The engine is assembly onto outdoor area shipped without...
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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.
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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.
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Pump Outlet Pump Inlet K. Quick Connect Nozzles Nozzle Holder M. Top Handle 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. Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine. Engine Switch: Enables and disables ignition system.
NOTICE: The engine is shipped without oil. Before starting engine, add the oil provided. Damage to the engine will occur if the engine is run without oil, this damage will not be covered under warranty. OPERATION PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc.
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CHANGING NOZZLES ON SPRAY WAND DANGER: Risk of fluid injection. Do not direct discharge stream toward persons, unprotected skin, eyes or any pets or animals. Serious injury will occur. WARNING: Flying objects could cause risk of serious injury. Do not attempt to change nozzles while pressure washer is running.
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HOW TO APPLY CHEMICALS/CLEANING SOLVENTS (FIG. 7) Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressure operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressure washer use. Do not use bleach. To Apply chemicals: Ensure detergent siphon hose (F, Figure 7) is attached to barbed fitting location near high pressure hose connection of pump as shown.
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NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Never pull water supply hose to move pres sure washer. This could damage hose and/or pump inlet. • DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only. • Never turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result.
Remove all air from the pump and high pressure hose by depressing trigger until a steady stream of water is present. 10. Start engine. See Engine Owner's Manual for correct procedure. WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. If engine does not start after two pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump pressure.
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NOTE: The engine drain plug is located at the rear of the unit. PUMP (FIG. 12) 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.
® 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.
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 PSK4033 MODEL PSI Max* 4000 psi GPM Max* 3.3 gpm...
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Normal wear items include, but are not limited to, valves and seals, which are not covered by this warranty. This warranty replaces all other warranties, express or implied, including without limitation any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and all such warranties are hereby disclaimed and excluded by the manufacturer.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE OPERATIONAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ISSUE Engine will not No fuel Add fresh fuel start (see Engine Low oil. Add required amount of oil. Owner's Manual Air filter filled with oil. Clean and/or replace fil- for further ter element. Refer to to engine Engine Owner's Manual troubleshooting)
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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 in Make sure end of detergent cleaning solution.
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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.
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FNA Group, Inc. 7152 99th Street Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 www.simpsoncleaning.com Internet Address: Warranty Registration via Internet www.simpsoncleaning.com Sitio Address: Registro Garantía mediante Internet Copyright. All Rights Reserved. Copyright. Todos los derechos reservados Assembled in U.S.A with domestic and foreign components Ensamblado en los EE.UU.
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