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PREMIUM PRESSURE WASHER MODEL INSTRUCTION MODELO MANUAL M60601 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 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.
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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, propelling particles safety glasses. Wear protective clothing at high speed. to protect against accidental spraying. • Never point wand at or spray people or animals.
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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. Se r i- shut-off valve, turn the valve to the OFF ous in j u r y or death can re s ult. Fuel or position before transporting to avoid fuel oil leaks will dam a ge carpet, paint or leaks. If pres s ure wash e r is not equipped...
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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.
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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. Install the handle Add/Check Oil Add Gasoline Place handle onto The engine is In a well ventilated frame, depress shipped without outdoor area...
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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 connected and turned on.
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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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G. handle h. frame Pump Outlet Pump Inlet k. Quick Connect Nozzles On Board Detergent Tank: Feeds cleaning agents into the pump to mix with the water. See how To Apply Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents instructions in Operation section. BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN ENGINE Refer to the Engine Owners Manual for location and operation of engine controls.
OpERATION pRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc. GPM: Gallons per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water. CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI equals CU. Bypass Mode: Allows water to re-circulate within the pump when the gun trigger is not pulled.
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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.
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Fill your detergent tank (L, Figure 7B) with pre-mixed cleaning solutions designed for pressure washer use. Place other end of detergent siphon hose (F) with filter (R) on it into detergent tank (L). Make sure filter (R) is fully submerged into cleaning solution. NOTE: For every 7 gallons of water pumped 1 gallon of chemical/cleaning solution will be used.
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• 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.
12. Release trigger to stop water flow. WARNING: Risk of injury from spray. Always engage the trigger lock (O) when gun is not in use. Failure to do so could cause accidental spraying. SHUTTING DOWN After each use, if you have applied chemicals, place detergent siphon hose into container of clean water and draw clean water through chemical injection system to rinse system thoroughly.
NOzzLE CLEANING (FIG. 12) If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt, excessive pressure may develop. If the nozzle becomes partially clogged or restricted, the pump pressure will pulsate. Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle kit supplied and the following instructions: Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply.
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 M60601 PSI Max* 3000 psi GPM Max* 2.4 gpm High Pressure Hose 25 ft.
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The engine warranty is covered under the terms and conditions as outlined by the engine manufacture’s warranty contained herein and is sole responsibility of the engine manufacturer. RESpONSIBILITY OF ORIGINAL pURCHASER (INITIAL USER): SIMPSON • To process a warranty claim on your ®...
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE OPERATIONAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ISSUE Engine will not No fuel Add fresh fuel start (see Engine Pressure builds up after Squeeze gun trigger to relieve Manual for two pulls on the recoil pres sure further engine starter or after initial use troubleshooting) Choke lever in the "No Move choke to the "Choke"...
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OPERATIONAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ISSUE Will not draw Spray wand not in See how to Use Spray Wand paragraph in the chemicals low pressure Operation Section Chemical filter clogged Clean filter Chemical screen not Make sure end of detergent in cleaning solution siphon hose is fully submerged into cleaning solution Chemical too thick...
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