Howto Start Yourpressurewasher - Troy-Bilt 20344 Operator's Manual

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Howto Start YourPressureWasher
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. Placepressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.3 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSi at
pressure washer end of garden hose. DONOT siphon
supply water.
2. Checkthat high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See Assembly section.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer
pump.
NOTICE
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment r esulting from failureto followthis
instruction will void warranty.
5. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction, press red
button and squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air
and impurities.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
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When starting engine, position yourself as
recommended and start engine according to
instructions given in engine operator's manual. Also
see operating instructions tag located on the pressure
washer.
WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickbackwill pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
• NEVERpull starter cord without first relieving spray gun
pressure.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• After eachstarting attempt, where engine fails to run, always
point spray gun in safe direction, press red button and squeeze
spray gun trigger to releasehigh pressure.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
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