How To Use Spray Tips - Troy-Bilt 1904 Owner's Manual

How to Use Spray Tips

The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to
switch between five different spray tips.The spray tips vary
the spray pattern as shown below (Figure 8).
CAUTION
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray
which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
• NEVER exchange spray tips without locking the safety latch
on the trigger.
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
1. Engage safety latch on spray gun.
2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current
spray tip off. Store spray tips in space provided on
handles storage panel.
3. Select desired spray tip:
• For gentle rinse, select white 40° or green 25°
spray tip.
• To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray
tip.
• To apply chemical, select black spray tip.
3. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release
collar.Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in
place.
4. For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches away from cleaning surface. If you get spray
tip too close, you may damage cleaning surface. DO
NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.
Figure 14 — Spray Tips
Low Pressure
Use to
apply
chemical
Black
White Green
40°
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Section 4: Operation
Cleaning and Applying Chemical
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
the pump.
CAUTION
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and
without the water turned ON will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
To apply detergent follow these steps:
1. Review spray tip use.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by
manufacturer.
3. Hang detergent solution on "J" hook attached to
accessory tray, as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15 — Insert Filter into Container
High Pressure
Yellow
25°
Red
0°
15°