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Operator’s Manual Power Washer Model: PW2000 WARNING: Do not assemble, install or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual and the safety precautions and warning illustrated in this manual. KDAR Company Tel: 314-692-8555 15009 Manchester Rd. #283 Fax: 314-692-8578 Ballwin, MO 63011 Web: www.hotmaxtorches.com...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT DANGER DANGER indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL, result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT 12. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and Good ventilation for cooling. The use common sense when operating a power washer is air cooled and power washer. Do not use a power requires appropriate air flow.
Set Up Wheel, Handle & Holder Assembly Engine Preparation Note: All fasteners can be tightened as each Engine Oil procedure is completed. There is no need to NOTE: Engine oil is a major factor affecting wait until assembly is complete to tighten the the performance and service life of this power fasteners.
Spark Arresting Muffler Strainer Shoulder All Hot Max generators are equipped with spark arresting mufflers allowing for use around agricul- tural crops, forests, brush, grass and other similar items. Spark arresting mufflers are required in the State of California and on some U.S. Forest Ser- 4.
Operation Pre-Start Preparation 3. Slide the choke and throttle left (if starting a NOTE: The following procedures are to be completed each time the power washer is cold engine). started. 1. Before using the power washer, check to make sure there are no loose or missing parts. WARNING The power washer must not be operated if all factory installed heat shields are not in place.
Operation 7. Aim wand at surface to be cleaned and depress 4. Allow solution to remain on the surface for a the gun trigger. short time to work in. 5. Rinse surface under high pressure from bottom CAUTION up and then from top down. Do not run the power washer for more then 5 CAUTION minutes without depressing the gun trigger to...
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule—Engine First Every 3 Every 6 Every Year Each Month or Months or Months or or 300 Item What To Do 20 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Hours Engine Oil Check Oil Level Change Air Cleaner Check Clean or Replace Sedimant Cap Clean Spark Plug...
Maintenance 1. Remove the spark plug cap. Fuel Filter Cleaning 2. Clean any dirt from around the spark plug 1. Drain fuel from tank. base. 2. Disconnect fuel line from fuel valve. 3. Use the wrench supplied with the generator to 3.
Maintenance 3. Carefully replace the screen. Maintenance Schedule—Pump Take care not to damage the screen in any way; Each Every Every the pump may be damaged if foreign matter Item What to Do gets into the pump. If the screen is damaged, Check Connections Lubricate...
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Transporting/Storage 3. Depress the trigger on the gun to relieve the After removal from storage, drain the stored • pressure and drain water from the high pres- gasoline into a suitable container and fill with sure hose. fresh gasoline before starting. 4.
Troubleshooting Engine Will Not Start Is there fuel in the tank? Refill the tank. Is there oil in the engine? Add the recommended oil. Still no Spark Take the generator to an Is there a spark from the Replace the authorized KDAR genera- spark plug? spark plug.
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Troubleshooting No Pressure from Gun/Wand Is faucet open? Open faucet Inadequate water supply? (4gpm @ 20 psi) Improve water supply. Replace nozzle. Wand nozzle warn or damaged? Turn off engine, depress trigger on gun Air in pump? until steady stream of water is released. Water inlet screen clogged? Clean inlet screen.
Limited Warranty KDAR Company, and its affiliates, warrants that 2. Damages caused by ordinary wear, abuse, rain, the power washers covered under this warranty are freeze damage, negligence, accident or failure free from defects in material and workmanship for to operate or maintain the power washer in ac- one year from the date of purchase.
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