Checklist Before Starting Engine - Generac Portable Products 2100PSI Owner's Manual

• Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the spray
gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.
CAUTION!
Before starting the pressure washer,
be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection.

Checklist Before Starting Engine

Review the unit's assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
• Make sure the handle is in place and secure.
• Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the
engine crankcase.
• Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Check for properly tightened hose connections.
• Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
• Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
• Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "How To Use Your
Pressure Washer" before using the pressure washer.
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.
To Start Your 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.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an
outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow
rate greater than 2.2 gallons per minute.
• Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected to
the spray gun and to the pump. See "Preparing Pressure
Washer For Use" for illustrations.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water.
Generac Portable Products 2,100 PSI High Pressure Washer
CAUTION!
supply connected and turned on. You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Squeeze trigger on gun until you have a steady stream of
water. This purges the pump of air and impurities.
• Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 12). Tighten
by hand.
Figure 12 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
• Position the nozzle in the low pressure mode (slide
nozzle forward) and squeeze the trigger on the spray gun
to relieve pressure caused by turning ON the water.
Water will flow out of the gun in a thin stream. Continue
to hold trigger until there is a steady stream of water
and no air remains in the system. Release the trigger.
• Engage the safety latch to the spray gun trigger
(Figure 13).
Figure 13 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
• Move the throttle lever to "Fast" position, shown here
as a rabbit (Figure 14).
Figure 14 — Throttle and Choke Controls
Throttle Lever
• Move the choke lever to the "Choke" position
(Figure 14).
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in
the "Run" position.
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Do Not run the pump without the water
Safety Latch
Choke Lever