Checklist Before Starting Engine; How To Use; Starting Procedure - Generac Portable Products 1900PSI 1908-0 Owner's Manual

Generac Portable Products 1900 PSIPressureWasher
CHECKLIST BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE
Review the unit'sassembly to ensure you have performed
all of the following.
I. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in the
engine crankcase.
3. Add proper gasoline to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
5. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to high pressure hose.
6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
7. Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "HowTo UseYour
PressureWasher" before using pressure washer.
HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASH ER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
How to StartYour Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructionsstep-by-step.This starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
I. Placepressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.0 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"PreparingPressureWasher
for Use" for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON water.
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instructionwill void warranty.
5. Attach adjustable nozzle extension to spray gun
(Figure 7).Tighten by hand.
6.
Position nozzle in low pressure mode (see"How to
Use the Adjustable Nozzle") and squeeze trigger on
spray gun to relieve air pressure caused by turning ON
water.Water witl flow out of spray gun in a thin
stream. Continue to hold trigger until there is a steady
stream of water and no air remains in system.Thls witl
make it easier to putl start engine. Releasetrigger.
7. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 8).
Safety Latch
8. Start engine according to instructionsgiven in engine
owner's manual.
• Squeeze trigger on spraygun eachtime recoil starter is
pulledand enginefailsto start.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
position when operating the pressure washer.
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