Pressure Washer Rinsing; Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief) - Briggs & Stratton FACTORY RECONDITIONED PRESSURE WASHER Operating And Maintenance Manual

Pressure Washer Rinsing

After you have applied detergent, scour the cleaning surface
with the high pressure water stream and then rinse it clean,
as follows:
1. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
2. If equipped, make sure detergent shut-off valve is in
"Off" position.
3. Slide nozzle backwards or insert a high pressure quick
connect spray tip to place pressure washer in high
pressure mode. Detergent will not flow when in high
pressure mode.
4. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan to
spray.
WARNING
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if
you are too close to the cleaning surface.
• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
• Operate this unit on a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when gun kicks back.
5. Disengage trigger lock on spray gun.
6. If equipped, increase or decrease spray pressure by
turning pressure control knob (A) counterclockwise or
clockwise respectively (see Figure 30). Use lower
pressure to wash items like cars or boats. Use higher
pressure to strip paint and degrease driveways.
Figure 30— Pressure Control Knob
7. Expand spray pattern or select 40° or 25° quick
connect spray tip for a more gentle rinsing action. Start
at top of area to be rinsed, working down with same
action as for cleaning.
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Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If your unit is not equipped with a cleaning tank and you
used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it with
clean water before stopping the engine.
1. Place detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of
2. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
3. Slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure
4. Flush for 1-2 minutes.
5. Shut off engine following instructions How to Stop
6. ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is disconnected.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.
Automatic Cool Down System
(Thermal Relief)
A
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3 to
5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures above
125°F (51.6°C). The system engages to cool the pump by
discharging the warm water onto the ground.
clean water.
position or attach black cleaning detergent nozzle.
Pressure Washer, and turn off the water.
spray gun trigger to release retained high water
pressure.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
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