Checklist Before Starting Engine - Generac Portable Products 2400PSI Owner's Manual

NOTE: Your pressure washer comes with a quick connect
that you can use to attach the high pressure hose to either
the pump or spray gun.
• Uncoil the high pressure hose and attach the female
quick connect to one end of the hose. Attach the male
quick connect to the high pressure fitting on the pump
(Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Attach Quick Connect
• Attach the hose to the base of the spray gun (Figure 8).
Tighten by hand.
Figure 8 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
• Attach the other end of the high pressure hose to the
high pressure outlet on the pump (Figure 9). Pull down
on the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the pump
and let go of collar. Pull on hose to be sure of a tight
connection.
Figure 9 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Water Outlet
• Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet,
inspect the inlet screen (Figure 10). Clean the screen if it
contains debris, replace it if it is damaged. DO NOT RUN
THE PRESSURE WASHER IF THE SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
Generac Portable Products 2,400 PSI High Pressure Washer
Connect High Pressure
Hose Here
Figure 10 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet
• Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris. Turn off water.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten by
hand (Figure 10).
WARNING!
unrestricted garden hose between the pressure
washer inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a
'Y' shut-off connector or other convenience-type
water shut-off valve. Damage to pressure washer
resulting from disregarding this warning will not be
covered by the warranty.
• Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the spray
gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.
CAUTION!
be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection.

Checklist Before Starting Engine

Review the unit's assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
• Make sure the handle is in place and secure.
• Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the
engine crankcase.
• Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Check for properly tightened hose connections.
• Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
• Provide a proper water supply (not to exceed 140°F) at
an adequate flow.
• Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "How To Use Your
Pressure Washer" before using the pressure washer.
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Inlet Screen
There MUST be at least ten feet of
Before starting the pressure washer,