Summary of Contents for Generac Power Systems 1417-0
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2500 PSI Pressure Washer Owner’s Manual Model No. 1417-0 (2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer) Manual No. B5189 Revision 1 (4/3/2001) 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.
Allow unit to cool for 2 minutes before in this manual is both accurate and current. However, refueling. Comply with all laws regulating storage Generac reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise and handling of gasoline. improve the product and its documentation at any time without prior notice.
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Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer • Before starting the pressure washer in cold weather, • Hold the spray gun firmly in your hand before you start check all parts of the equipment and be sure ice has not the unit.
Generac Portable Products 2,500 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 location of the controls. Save this manual for future reference.
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you PREPARING PRESSURE attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. WASHER FOR USE REMOVE PRESSURE If you have any problems with the assembly of your...
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer • Align the holes on the handle with the holes on the base. • Slowly add regular UNLEADED gasoline to fuel tank. Use a funnel to prevent spillage (Figure 2). • Insert the carriage bolts provided to hold the handle in place.
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer • Attach the other end of the high pressure hose to the CAUTION! There MUST be at least ten feet of high pressure outlet on the pump (Figure 4). Pull down unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer on the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the pump inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a ‘Y’...
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer • Move the throttle lever to the “Fast” position (Figure 7). HOW TO USE YOUR Figure 7 — Throttle Positions PRESSURE WASHER Throttle Lever If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer • With the engine running, engage the safety latch to the How to Use the Nozzles spray gun trigger (Figure 10). If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, Figure 10 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer Cleaning and Applying Chemical After you have applied detergent, scour the surface and rinse it clean as follows: CAUTION! You must attach all hoses before you • Apply safety latch to spray gun.
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer If the screen is damaged, the o-ring kit contains a Cleaning Chemical Injection Tube replacement in-line filter screen and an o-ring. If If you have used the chemical injection tube you must flush undamaged, reuse screen.
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer PREPARING UNIT FOR Figure 16 — Backflushing the Nozzle Extension STORAGE Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time. Sediments of minerals can deposit on pump parts and “freeze”...
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction Low pressure nozzle installed. Replace 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 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer PART LIST–PUMP Item Part # Qty. Description Item Part # Qty. Description B2218 O-RING, Engine Adapter ..SPRING,Unloader B2260 ADAPTER, Housing, Cam ..
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LIMITED PRESSURE WASHER WARRANTY 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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