Cleaning And Applying Detergent - Briggs & Stratton Pressure Washer Operator's Manual

2. Select desired spray tip:
High Pressure
40° White 15° Yellow
2900 PSI 3200 PSI
2.8 GPM 2.7 GPM
• For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher flow),
for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV's, patio
furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select white 40°
spray tip.
• For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium
flow), ideal for most all purpose cleaning such as
home siding, brick patios, wood decks, driveways
and sidewalks, garage floors, etc., select yellow
15° spray tip.
• For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and lower
flow), for stubborn or hard to reach surface such as
second story surfaces, paint removal, oil stains,
rust removal or other stubborn substances (tar,
gum, grease, wax, etc.), select red 0° spray tip.
• To apply detergent, applies project specific cleaners
to help break down stubborn dirt and grime on a
variety of surfaces, select black detergent spray tip.
3. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release
collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in
place.
Usage Tips
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches (20 to 61 cm) away from cleaning surface.
• If you get spray tip too close, especially using a high
pressure spray tip, you may damage surface being
cleaned.
• DO NOT get closer than 6 inches (15 cm) when
cleaning tires.
Low Pressure
Black
Use to apply
detergent
0° Red
3400 PSI
2.5 GPM

Cleaning and Applying Detergent

WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard.
Chemicals could cause burns resulting in death
or serious injury.
• DO NOT use caustic liquid with pressure washer.
• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps. Follow all
manufacturers instructions.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Review use of spray tips.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
NOTICE Make sure the filter is fully submerged in detergent
while applying detergent.
NOTICE Contact with the hot muffler could damage
detergent siphoning tube.
• When inserting the siphon into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
4. Make sure black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTICE Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (White, Yellow or Red).
5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. Turn on water.
NOTICE You must attach all hoses before you start the
engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and without
the water turned ON could damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
6. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
7. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
8. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent
surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
NOTICE You must flush the detergent siphoning system
after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of clean
water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure for 1-2
minutes.
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