Add Engine Oil; Add Gasoline; Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump - Generac Power Systems 1700PSI Owner's Manual

• Insert the wireform with the longer arm positioned on
the left. From this view (from rear of unit), the hook
should resemble a "J" (Figure 3).
Figure 3 — Attach Wireform

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 engine owners manual to add recommended oil
to engine.
NOTE: Check Oil Often During Engine Break–in.
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. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do Not
light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
WARNING!
Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room for fuel expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the pressure
washer engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not
mix oil with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
Generac Portable Products 1,700 PSI Pressure Washer
• Add unleaded regular gasoline, slowly to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about one inch below the
lowest portion of the fuel fill neck. Use a funnel to
prevent spillage (Figure 4).
Figure 4 — Add Gasoline to Fuel Tank
Model may vary slightly in
appearance from unit shown.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol–blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See "Storage"
on page 13. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: You must assemble the nozzle extension
to the spray gun and attach all hoses before you start the
engine. Starting engine without all hoses connected and
water supplied will damage the pump.
• Uncoil the high pressure hose and attach one end of the
hose to the base of the spray gun (Figure 5).Tighten by
hand.
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Fuel Cap