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Briggs & Stratton 20275 Operator's Manual

Briggs & Stratton 20275 Operator's Manual

3400 psi pressure washer
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1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Model No. 020275 (3400 PSI Pressure Washer) Manual No. 202462GS Revision - (02/14/2007)

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Questions? Help is just a moment away! Call: Pressure Washer Helpline 1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A. Model No. 020275 (3400 PSI Pressure Washer) Manual No. 202462GS Revision - (02/14/2007)

  • Page 2: Pressure Washer

    Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton pressure washer. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton pressure washer will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with pressure washers and how to avoid them.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operator Safety ....... . . 2 Equipment Description......... 2 Safety Rules.

  • Page 4: Operator Safety

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Operator Safety Safety Rules This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all Equipment Description safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid Read this manual carefully and become familiar possible injury or death.
  • Page 5 WARNING WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, death.
  • Page 6 WARNING WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result The high pressure stream of water that this in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm equipment produces can cut through skin and its toward engine faster than you can let go. underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.
  • Page 7 WARNING NOTICE High pressure spray may damage fragile items including Starter and other rotating parts can entangle glass. hands, hair, clothing, or accessories. • DO NOT point spray gun at glass when using red 0° nozzle. • NEVER aim spray gun at plants. •...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Assembly Attach Handle and Accessory Tray 1. Place handle (A) onto handle supports (B) connected to Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt main unit. Make sure holes (C) in handle align with to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. holes (C) on handle supports.

  • Page 9: Attach Hose Reel

    Attach Hose Reel 5. Uncoil high pressure hose and slide metal reinforced end through hole of hose reel. You will need the following tools to assemble the hose reel: • 8 mm wrench • Phillips screwdriver 1. Place hose reel onto left side of handle (A) (viewing from handle side of unit) just above carriage bolt.

  • Page 10: Add Engine Oil

    Add Engine Oil WARNING 1. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. NOTE: See Oil Recommendations in Maintenance section. Verify provided oil bottle is the correct viscosity for current Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

  • Page 11: Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump

    Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump 3. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any debris. NOTICE IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the water DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected supply.

  • Page 12: Features And Controls

    Features and Controls Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. A - Spray Gun — Controls the application of water onto N - High Pressure Outlet —...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation WARNING If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an please call the pressure washer helpline at (800) 743-4115. odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, Pressure Washer Location fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death.

  • Page 14: How To Start Your Pressure Washer

    How to Start Your Pressure Washer 11. Move throttle control lever (A) to “High” position, shown on engine as a rabbit To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This starting information also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day.

  • Page 15: How To Stop Your Pressure Washer

    WARNING WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result Contact with muffler area can result in serious in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm burns. toward engine faster than you can let go. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.

  • Page 16: How To Use Accessory Tray

    How to Use Accessory Tray How to Use ProjectPro™ Nozzles The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to store your ProjectPro™ nozzles. switch between four different ProjectPro™ nozzles. ProjectPro™...

  • Page 17: Cleaning And Applying Detergent

    3. Select desired ProjectPro™ nozzle: • For applying detergent, applies project specific cleaners to help break down stubborn dirt and • For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher flow), grime on a variety of surfaces, select black for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV’s, patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select yellow ProjectPro™...

  • Page 18: Pressure Washer Rinsing

    5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. 5. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray check surface for damage. If no damage is found, you gun and pump.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Maintenance Schedule - Fill in Dates as You Complete Regular Service Maintenance Task Service Dates Service Dates Every 25 Every 50 Every 100...

  • Page 20: Pressure Washer Maintenance

    Before Each Use Check Detergent Siphoning Tube 1. Check engine oil level. Examine the filter on the detergent tube and clean if clogged. The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting. Examine the 2. Clean debris. tube for leaks or tears. Replace the filter or tube if either is 3.
  • Page 21 Nozzle Maintenance 7. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun between 30 to 60 seconds. trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a nozzle clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc.

  • Page 22: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Checking Oil Level Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least WARNING every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. 1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.

  • Page 23: Service Air Cleaner

    4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a Service Spark Plug suitable container. Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once 5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine fill cap.

  • Page 24: After Each Use

    Air Cooling System 3. Disconnect hoses from spray gun and high pressure outlet on pump and hose reel. Drain water from hoses, Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins and spray gun, and nozzle extension. Use a rag to wipe off cannot be observed without partial engine disassembly.

  • Page 25: Winter Storage

    Winter Storage Change Oil While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill NOTICE with recommended grade. See Changing Engine Oil in Engine You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. Maintenance. • Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and render Oil Cylinder Bore your unit inoperable.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. Low pressure nozzle installed. 1. Replace with high pressure nozzle. 2. Water inlet is blocked. 2. Clear inlet. 3. Inadequate water supply. 3. Provide adequate water flow. 4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. 4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak. Pump has following problems: failure 5.

  • Page 27: Warranties

    Warranties As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that B&S may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, Emissions Control System Warranty neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. Briggs &...
  • Page 28 2. Length of Coverage Emission Information B&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent Engines that are certified to meet the California Air purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must defects in materials and workmanship which caused the display information regarding the Emissions Durability failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two years...

  • Page 29: Pressure Washer Owner Warranty

    BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC PRESSURE WASHER OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective December 1, 2005 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before December 1, 2005 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the pressure washer that is defective in material or workmanship or both.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Model 020275 Pressure Washer Product Specifications Max Outlet Pressure ... .3,400 PSI (234.4 BARS) Max Flow Rate ....2.8 GPM (10.6 liters/min) Water Supply Temperature .

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