Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump; Checklist Before Starting Engine - Briggs & Stratton FACTORY RECONDITIONED PRESSURE WASHER Operating And Maintenance Manual

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump

NOTICE
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
1A. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose
to base of spray gun (see Figure 11). Tighten by hand.
1B. If unit is supplied with quick connects on high pressure
hose and spray gun, attach quick connect end of hose
to base of spray gun (see Figure 11). Pull down on
collar of quick connect, slide onto spray gun and let go
of collar. Tug on hose to be sure of tight connection.
OR
Figure 11 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
2A. Attach other end of the high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet (A) on pump (Figure 12). Tighten by
hand.
Figure 12— Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
2B. If unit is supplied with quick connects on high pressure
hose and pump, attach other end of high pressure hose
to high pressure outlet on pump. Pull down on collar of
quick connect, slide onto pump, and let go of collar.
Pull on hose to be sure of a tight connection.
3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (A) (Figure 13). Clean screen if it contains
debris, replace if damaged. DO NOT RUN PRESSURE
WASHER IF SCREEN IS DAMAGED OR MISSING.
Figure 13— Connect the Garden Hose to Water Inlet
4. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to
flush out any debris.
A
A
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water, less than 100°F (37.7°C).
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet (15M) in
length) to water inlet.Tighten by hand.
NOTICE
Using a One-Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check valve)
at pump inlet can cause pump or inlet damage.
• There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden hose
between the pressure washer inlet and any device, such as a
vacuum breaker or check valve.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
6. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and
squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and
impurities.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.
• Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate safety goggles.
• NEVER substitute safety glasses for safety goggles.

Checklist Before Starting Engine

Review the unit's assembly to ensure you have performed all
of the following.
1. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in the
engine crankcase.
3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
5. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to high pressure hose.
6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
7. Be sure to read the Operator Safety and Operation
section before using pressure washer.
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