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Specification ........FH2801 Be sure to carefully follow the step-by-step illustrations in this manual to start, operate and maintain your new product.
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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - INFORMACION GENERAL 1.-READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE STARTING UNIT LEA Y COMPRENDA TODAS LAS ADVERTENCIAS ANTES DE PONER LA UNIDAD EN MARCHA DANGER When using the high pressure setting, DO NOT allow the high pressure spray to come in contact with unprotected skins, eyes, or with any pets or animals.
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CAUTION DANGER -RISK TO BREATHING NEVER pull water supply hose to move pressure washer. This could damage hose and/or pump inlet. HOW TO PREVENT IT DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only. • Operate pressure washer in a well ventilated area. Avoid enclosed areas such as garages, base NEVER turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result.
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WARNING DANGER -RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK -RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HOW TO PREVENT IT HOW TO PREVENT IT • Unplug any electrically operated product before attempting to clean it. Direct spray away from elec- • Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive compound. •...
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3- ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS- INSTRUCCIONES DE ENSAMBLAJE 3-2A 3-2B 3-3A 3-3B 3-3C Quick Coupler Male Quick coupler female Quick coupler female Garden Hose Garden Hose 3-2C 3-2D 3-1. PREAPARING PRESSURE WASHER FOR USE Quick coupler female To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you will need to perform these tasks: •...
4- STARTING THE ENGINE-PUESTA EN MARCHA DEL MOTOR- Filter Screen SLOW OPEN FAST 3-3H 3-3G 4-1A 4-1B 4-1C Place the nozzle holder onto the panel (located on the handle assembly) and push each nozzle holder into place (Fig. 3-3D). Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet, inspect the inlet screen (Fig.
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High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and read- Use Mcculloch 4-stroke oil, or an equivalent high deter- justing the pilot screw. If you always operate the water pump at altitudes higher than 6,000 feet above sea level, have gent,premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed your authorized Talon Water Pump dealer perform these carburetor modifications.
Mcculloch cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of Failure to do so is considered misuse, and damage caused by misuse is not covered by Mcculloch’s Limited Warranty. their suitability is as yet incomplete.
5-3.Air Cleaner Connect water source to pump inlet. AIR CLEANER COVER NOTE: Water source must provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 PSI. Remove the wing nut, washer and air cleaner cover. Connect high pressure hose to pump outlet. Check the element for dirt or obstruction.
6-4.Maintenance Schedule 6-5.BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER Periodic maintenance and adjustment is necessary to keep the generator in good operating condition. Perform the • High Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of the water supply. service and inspection at the intervals shown in the Maintenance schedule below. •...
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6-7.PRESSURE WASHER OPERATING FEATURES PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS The pressure setting is preset at the factory to achieve opti- White Black Green mum pressure and cleaning. If you need to lower the pres- Yellow sure, it can be accomplished by these methods. Back away from the surface to be cleaned.
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6-9A 6-9D 6-9B 6-9C 6-9E 6-9F Drain the fuel 6-9.Spark plug service With the fuel valve in the ON position, remove the carburetor drain screw (B), and drain all the gasoline from To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. Remove the spark plug the fuel tank into a suitable container.
8.- HOW TO APPLY CHEMICALS AND CLEANING SOLVENTS Filter Screen CÓMO EMPLEAR PRODUCTOS QUÍMICOS Y SOLVENTES PARA LIMPIEZA Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressure operation. barbed fitting NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressure washer use. Do not use bleach.
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Move throttle control to FAST position. If engine Engine runs good at no-load but “bogs” Engine speed is too slow. McCulloch. still “bogs down”, contact McCulloch service when load is added. 1. Bajo nivel de aceite. 1. Llene el tanque hasta el nivel adecuado.
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