Pressure Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules........2-3 This is the safety alert symbol.
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Pressure Washer WARNING DANGER Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an explosive. odorless, colorless, poison gas. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if death.
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Pressure Washer WARNING CAUTION Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk Running engines produce heat and hot exhaust of injury and damage to pressure washer. gases.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Fire or severe burns can occur.
Pressure Washer ASSEMBLY To attach handle with accessory tray (Models 01805 and 01806): IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you NOTE: All assembly operations given in this section will attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. be described from the perspective of assembling the pressure washer from the rear.
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Pressure Washer Insert “L” bolt through hole on left side of handle Pinch chemical hose and slide it into metal clip as (viewing from rear of unit) and attach plastic knob. shown in Figure 5. Tighten knob by hand (Figure 3). Figure 5 —...
Pressure Washer To attach handle supplied with two “L” hooks Add Engine Oil (Model 01936): IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine Place handle assembly onto handle supports connected before it has been properly serviced with the to main unit. Make sure holes in handle align with holes recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
Inspect inlet screen, DO NOT use if damaged, clean if dirty. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high Model 01805 and 01936 pressure outlet on pump (Figure 13).Tighten by hand. CAUTION! There MUST be at least ten feet of Figure 13 —...
Pressure Washer HOW TO USE YOUR On all models, attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 16).Tighten by hand. PRESSURE WASHER Figure 16 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115. How to Start Pressure Washer To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 17).
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If your pressure washer is equipped with an adjustable nozzle CAUTION! NEVER exchange nozzles without (Model 01805 (2500 PSI)), adjust the spray pattern and spray locking the safety latch on the trigger. pressure as follows: NOTE: Model 01805 (2500 PSI) is NOT equipped with Slide nozzle forward to obtain low pressure mode quick connect spray tips.
Pressure Washer Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower CAUTION! Firmly grasp spray gun with both portion of area to be washed and work upward, using hands when using high pressure spray to avoid long, even, overlapping strokes. DO NOT allow injury if gun kicks back.
Pressure Washer GENERAL MAINTENANCE Place in-line filter screen into threaded end of nozzle extension. Direction does not matter. Push the screen RECOMMENDATIONS in with eraser end of pencil until it rests flat at bottom of opening.Take care to not bend screen. The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that Place o-ring into threaded end of extension.
Pressure Washer Nozzle Maintenance Reattach nozzle extension to spray gun. Reconnect water supply, turn on water, and start A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun engine. trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure.The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is an orifice Test pressure washer by operating with nozzle in high clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt or and low positions.
CAUTION! KEEP OUT OF REACH OF For Model 01805 (2500 PSI) & 01936 (2550 PSI): CHILDREN. DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO Changing Pump Oil COLLECTION CENTERS.
Pressure Washer PREPARING THE UNIT Empty pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil handle about 6 times.This should remove most liquid FOR STORAGE from pump. Draw RV antifreeze (non-alcohol) into pump by Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of pouring the solution into a 3-foot section of garden time.
Pressure Washer TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction Nozzle in low pressure mode. Pull nozzle backward for high pressure mode. Water inlet is blocked. Clear inlet. Inadequate water supply. Provide adequate water flow. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak. Pump has following problems: Clogged inlet hose strainer.
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC EQUIPMENT OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s), of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below.
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