Operation; Pressure Washer Location; How To Start Pressure Washer - Briggs & Stratton FACTORY RECONDITIONED PRESSURE WASHER Operating And Maintenance Manual

Operation

Pressure Washer Location

WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
Place pressure washer outdoors in an area that will not
accumulate deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place pressure
washer where exhaust gas (A) (Figure 14) could accumulate
and enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied
building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings that
can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area.
Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into
consideration when positioning pressure washer.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
• DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area, even
if windows and doors are open.
A
Figure 14 — Pressure Washer Clearance
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How to Start Pressure Washer

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.
1. Make sure unit is in a level position.
2. Place pressure washer outside near a water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
1.0 gallon (3.8L) per minute more than the pressure
washer is rated for and no less than 20 PSI (1.4 bars)
at pressure washer end of garden hose.
3. Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected
to spray gun and to pump. See Connect Hose and
Water Supply to Pump for illustrations.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer
pump.
5. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and
squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and
impurities.
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.
6. If equipped, place quick connect spray tips in holder
attached to nozzle extension (see Figure 15).
Figure 15 — Install Spray Tips in Holder
7. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (see Figure 16).
Tighten by hand.
Typical Pressure
Figure 16 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Washer Shown
8. If equipped, choose desired spray tip and insert into
nozzle extension.
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