Add Engine Oil; Add Gasoline; Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump - Generac Power Systems 1417-0 Owner's Manual

• Align the holes on the handle with the holes on the base.
• Insert the carriage bolts provided to hold the handle in
place.
• Secure handle to the pressure washer using the four
provided flange nuts.
• Slowly tip the pressure washer back in place and insert
the multi–colored nozzles in the spaces provided in the
handle.

Add Engine Oil

IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
• Place pressure washer on a level surface.
• Refer to the engine owners manual to add recommended
oil to engine.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner's manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The pump is pre-lubricated and sealed, requiring
no additional lubrication for the life of the pump.

Add Gasoline

WARNING!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. or
when engine is running or hot. Do Not smoke
when filling fuel tank.
WARNING!
Never fill fuel tank completely full.
Fill tank to the bottom of the filler neck to provide
space for fuel expansion. Wipe away any fuel spillage
from engine and equipment before starting.
• Use clean fuel and store in approved, clean covered
containers. Use clean fill funnels. Never use "stale"
gasoline left over from last season or gasoline stored for
long periods.
• Clean the area around the fuel fill cap, remove the cap.
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer
• Slowly add regular UNLEADED gasoline to fuel tank.
Use a funnel to prevent spillage (Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Add Gasoline to Fuel Tank.
• Install the fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: You must assemble the nozzle extension
and attach all hoses before you start the engine. Starting
engine without all hoses connected and water supplied will
damage the pump.
• Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect end
of hose to the base of the spray gun (Figure 3). Pull
down on the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the
gun and let go of collar. Tug on hose to be sure of a
tight connection.
Figure 3 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
6 6
Maximum Fuel Level
Connect high
pressure hose
here.