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Hotsy 1200 Series Hot Water - Gas Engine - Oil Fired Operator’s Manual Pressure Washer For the Hotsy Dealer nearest you, consult our web page at www.hotsy.com 8.914-366.0-CE 02/20/23...
KIT INSTRUCTIONS which came with the kit. It contains replacement parts numbers needed for ordering future parts. NOTE: The manual part number is located on the lower right corner of the front cover. Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
Never operate indoors, even if windows and doors are open. Only use outdoor and far away from windows, doors, and openings or vents. Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
RISK OF FIRE. machine excède 85 dB et une encore chaude. DO NOT ADD FUEL protection de l'ouïe appropriée WHEN OPERATING doit être portée. MACHINE. EAR PROTECTION MUST BE WORN Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
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Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep proper BACK — HOLD WITH commencer. Le non-respect de BOTH HANDS fuel in proper tank. cette consigne pourrait mener à des blessures causées par le mouvement violent de la lance. Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
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If diesel is used, add a soot areas or near exhaust fans. VENTILATED AREA. remover to every tankful. Adequate oxygen is needed for combustion or dangerous carbon monoxide will result. Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
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AVERTISSEMENT: Ne pas vaporiser sur la machine ou les gens, les animaux ou les pièces électriques. DO NOT SPRAY MACHINE OR ANY PEOPLE, ANIMALS OR ELECTRICAL PARTS. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual. Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
L 45” X W 33” X H 52” 1291SSG 10” Honda GX660 780 Lbs 870 Lbs L 45” X W 33” X H 52” 1270SSG-PR 10” Honda GX630 750 Lbs 840 Lbs L 45” X W 33” X H 52” Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
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L 45” X W 33” X H 52” 1290SSGK 10” Karcher V-Twin 780 Lbs 870 Lbs L 45” X W 33” X H 52” 1291SSGK 10” Karcher V-Twin 780 Lbs 870 Lbs L 45” X W 33” X H 52” Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
Bend Restrictor (Shroud) — This shroud has different detergents lengths depending on pressure. The largest shroud Wand — Must be connected to the spray gun. must be connected to the spray gun to protect operator if hose becomes separated. Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
IMPORTANT: DO NOT run machine indoors or in an enclosed area where high ambient temperatures exist. High ambient temperatures (above 100° F) can cause engine oil failure and will greatly reduce the engine’s performance. Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
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Si le liquide de batterie entre en contact locking screws. Typical distance from the ‘black smoke’ avec la peau ou les vêtements, laver immédiate- ment à l'eau et au savon.Si le liquide de la batterie Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
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A 1/2" NPT 3-way ball valve will need to be installed in heat input to be lowered so the water input does not the water inlet line. Hotsy recommends the use of Watts turn to steam earlier than at the factory settings and...
1.3 and 1.7 PSI. It will be necessary to bleed off accumulated pressure in line prior to each gauge reading. Turn screw on top of fuel pump to adjust pressure (CCW to decrease, CW to increase). Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
7. Holding wand firmly, squeeze the trigger gun open. Allow air to purge from system. 8. If hot water is desired, adjust the thermostat to proper temperature. Close the trigger gun and turn burner switch ON. Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
If the pressure washer is not to be used for a consider- able length of time, it is recommended to flush the system with antifreeze for rust protection. Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
Coil De scaling: In hard water areas, scale buildup Pump within the heating coil will occur. Scale deposits will Use HOTSY Pump Oil (8.923-422.0) or equivalent decrease the water temperature rise and may eventu- 10W-40 Non-Foaming oil for pump crankcase.
Readjust. Refer to Oil Burner Section under Instal- SMOKES OR lation. Air bands need to be adjusted Use kerosene, #1 Grade Home Heating Oil, #1 or #2 Improper fuel OBNOXIOUS Diesel Fuel. ODOR DO NOT USE GASOLINE. Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
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Reduce fuel pressure PSI/Increase air band set for burn (fuel PSI above 140 and below AT COLD-START cleaner without max water heat loss 200) and smokes when burner is off ONLY WHEN BURNER IS OFF CONTINUED Hotsy 1200 Operator’s Manual 8.914-366.0 - CE...
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Maintenance IMPORTANT If the pressure washer demonstrates other symptoms or the corrective actions listed do not correct the problem, contact the local authorized Hotsy Service Center. The Hotsy Service Center can be identified by visiting www.hotsy.com or by calling 1-800-525-1976.
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If you need SERVICE on your pressure washer, contact your local Hotsy dealer or visit www.Hotsy.com. Smart phone users scan the code below to link directly to the Service Request page. To REGISTER your pressure washer, please visit our Warranty Registration page at www.hotsy.com/WarrantyRegistration.aspx or scan the code...
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