Operation - Generac Power Systems 2650PSI Owner's Manual

HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
How to Start Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructions step-by-step.This starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.5 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See "Preparing Pressure Washer
for Use" for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON water.
CAUTION
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Squeeze spray gun trigger until a steady stream of
water occurs.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 7).
Tighten by hand.
Figure 7 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Generac Portable Products 2650 PSI Pressure Washer
7. Place colored quick connect spray tips in slots on
holder that's attached to nozzle extension (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Install Spray Tips in Holder
8. Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into
nozzle extension. See "How to Use Spray Tips" on
page 10.
9. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 9).
Figure 9 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
10. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner's manual. Also see operating instructions tag
located on the pressure washer.
CAUTION
Avoid injury from kickback.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger
on spray gun.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
position when operating the pressure washer.
How to Stop Pressure Washer
1. Let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
engine owner's manual.
3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve
pressure in hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
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Safety Latch