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Simpson PS3835 Instructions Manual

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PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASHER
INSTRUCTION
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
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
www.simpsoncleaning.com
IMPORTANT: Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully
reads and understands these instructions before operating.
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
Part No. 7104912 Rev. 0 MAR 2012
MODEL
PS3835
3800
PSI
3.5
GPM

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  • Page 1 3800 PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASHER MODEL INSTRUCTION PS3835 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 Si su lavadora a presión no trabaja correctamente ó...

  • 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, propelling 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 result in fire or breathing hazard. a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to Se r ious in j u r y or death can re s ult.
  • Page 7 WARNING: RISk Of hOT SURfACES WhAT CAN hAPPEN hOW TO PREVENT IT • Con t act with hot sur f ac e s, such as • During op e r a t ion, touch only the control engines exhaust com p o n ents, could surfaces of the pres s ure washer. Keep result in se r i o us burn.
  • 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. Install the handle Add/Check Oil Add Gasoline Slide the handle The engine is In a well ventilated assembly onto shipped without outdoor area...
  • 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 connected and turned on.
  • 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. 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.

  • 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. Sometimes noted as “Bar”, another unit of measure. GPM: Gallons per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water. CU: Cleaning Units.
  • Page 13 WARNING: Flying objects could cause risk of serious injury. Do not attempt to change nozzles while pressure washer is running. Turn engine off before changing nozzles. Pull quick-connect coupler (E) back and insert nozzle (K). Release quick-connect coupler and twist nozzle to make sure it is secure in coupler.
  • Page 14 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. Place other end of detergent siphon hose with filter on it into container holding chemical/cleaning solution.
  • Page 15 • Never turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result. • DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes at a time. Pump operates in bypass mode when spray gun trigger is not pressed. If pump is left in bypass mode for more than two minutes internal components of the pump can be damaged. If you do not understand these precautions, please contact our customer service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com! Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedure. In a well ventilated outdoor area add fresh, high quality, unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.

  • Page 16: Shutting Down

    NOTE: If the oil level in the engine is low, the engine will not start. If the engine does not start, check the oil level and add oil as needed. See Engine Owners Manual for correct procedure 11. Depress trigger on gun to start water flow. WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation.
  • Page 17 PUMP (FIG. 12) NOTE: The pump was filled with oil at the factory. Change pump oil after the first 50 hours of operation. Change every 100 hours or every 3 months thereafter. Use SAE 15W-40 oil. To Check Oil The oil level should come to the dot in the middle of the sight glass (AA).

  • Page 18: Pressure Washer

    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 PS3835 PSI Max* 3800 psi GPM Max* 3.5 gpm High Pressure Hose 50 ft.

  • Page 19: Service Information

    SERvICE INFORMATION Do not return this product to your retailer. Please contact our customer service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer of this product agrees to repair or replace designated parts that prove defective within the warranty period listed below at the manufacturer’s sole discretion.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    FRAME (DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORkMANSHIP) One (1) year from date of purchase. ACCESSORIES (DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORkMANSHIP) Includes nozzles, hoses, spray guns, wands Ninety (90) days from date of purchase. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE OPERATIONAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ISSUE Engine will No fuel.
  • Page 21 OPERATIONAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ISSUE No or low Choke in the “Choke” Move choke to the “No Choke” pressure position. po si tion. High pressure hose Use high pressure hose under (initial use) is too long. 100 feet (30 m). See how to Use Spray Will not draw Spray wand not in Wand paragraph in the...
  • Page 22 OPERATIONAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ISSUE See Nozzle Cleaning Pump Pulsates Nozzle obstructed. paragraph in the Maintenance section for the correct procedure. 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.

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