Summary of Contents for Generac Portable Products 3000PSI
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High Pressure Washer Owner’s Manual Model No. 1418-0 (3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer) Manual No. B5606 Revision 0 (11/14/2000) Visit our Generac website: www.generac-portables.com This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Comply with all laws regulating storage in this manual is both accurate and current. However, and handling of gasoline. Generac reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the product and its documentation at any time Read this manual carefully and become familiar without prior notice.
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Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer • Operate engine only at governed speed. Running the • Never move the machine by pulling on the high pressure engine at excessive speeds increases the hazard of hose. Use the handle provided on the unit.
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your high pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your high pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments.
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer WARNING! PREPARING PRESSURE Read entire owner’s manual before you attempt to assemble or operate your new WASHER FOR USE pressure washer. If you have any problems with the assembly of your REMOVE PRESSURE pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer • Secure handle to the pressure washer using the four Connect Hose and Water Supply to provided flange nuts. Pump • Slowly tip the pressure washer back in place and insert IMPORTANT: You must assemble the nozzle extension the multi–colored nozzles in the spaces provided in the...
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer • Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten by • Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an hand (Figure 4). outside water source that can flow at a rate of 3.3 gallons per minute or more.
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer • Move the throttle lever to the “Fast” position • Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel some (Figure 8). resistance. Then pull cord out with rapid full arm stroke.
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Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer Figure 11 — Nozzles Low Pressure High Pressure Use to apply chemical Black White Green Yellow 25° 40° 25° 15° 0° • Pull back on the collar, insert the new nozzle and release •...
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer Pressure Washer Rinsing • Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then check the surface for damage. If no damage is found, you WARNING! can assume it is okay to continue cleaning.
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer GENERAL MAINTENANCE Check High Pressure Hose The high pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, RECOMMENDATIONS kinking, or abuse. Inspect the hose each time before using it. Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that damage or movement of couplings.
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer Check In-Line Filter To remove contaminants from the pump, follow these steps: Refer to Figure 13 and service the in-line filter if it • Set up the pressure washer as described in “Preparing becomes clogged, as follows: Pressure Washer For Use”...
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer O–Ring Maintenance Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing the filter into a pail of clean water while running pressure washer in Through the normal operation of your pressure washer, low pressure mode (adjustable nozzle in the forward o–rings, which keep the connections of the hoses and gun...
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction Low pressure nozzle installed. Replace nozzle with high pressure nozzle. Water inlet is blocked. Clear inlet. Inadequate water supply. Provide adequate water flow. Pump has following Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
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Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer PARTS LIST — PUMP Item Part # Description Item Part # Description B2218 O-RING, Engine Adapter ..BALL, Stainless Steel 9/32 Dia. B2260 HOUSING, Cam ..
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LIMITED PRESSURE WASHER WARRANTIES GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original retail purchaser, the pressure washer manufactured by the COMPANY to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period(s) set forth below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is not transferable. The term “original purchaser” means the person for whom the pressure washer is originally purchased.
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