How To Use Spray Tips; Cleaning And Applying Detergent - Troy-Bilt 2500 PSI Operator's Manual

2. Place spray gun through hole on accessory tray on
right side of unit.
NOTE: You may also use the spray gun holder wireform
attached to the handle to store your spray gun and nozzle
extension, as shown in Features and Controls section.
3. Insert multi–colored spray tips in spaces provided in
accessory tray.
4. Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to
accessory tray on front of tray, as shown.

How to Use Spray Tips

The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to
switch between three different quick connect spray tips.
Spray tips can be changed while pressure washer is running
once spray gun trigger lock is engaged. The spray tips vary
the spray pattern as shown below.
Low Pressure
Black 25° Green
Use to apply 1750 PSI
detergent 2.3 GPM
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
1. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
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.
• NEVER exchange spray tips without locking the trigger lock on
the spray gun.
• DO NOT twist spray tips while spraying.
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High Pressure
0° Red
2500 PSI
2.0 GPM
2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current
spray tip off. Store spray tips in holder provided on the
accessory tray.
3. Select desired spray tip:
• For gentle rinse, select green 25° spray tip.
• To scour surface, select red 0° spray tip.
• To apply detergent, select black spray tip.
4. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release
collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in
place.
Usage Tips
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches away from cleaning surface.
• If you get spray tip too close, especially using a high
pressure spray tip, you may damage surface being
cleaned.
• DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.

Cleaning and Applying Detergent

CAUTION
Chemicals can cause bodily injury, and/ or property
damage.
• NEVER use caustic liquid with pressure washer.
• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps. Follow all
manufacturers instructions.
To apply detergent, follow these steps:
1. Review use of spray tips.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by job.
3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
NOTICE
Contact with the hot muffler can damage detergent
siphoning tube.
• When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
NOTE: Make sure the filter is fully submerged in detergent
while applying detergent.
4. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (Green or Red).
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