Pressure Washer Rinsing; Automatic Cool Down System - Generac Portable Products 2400PSI Owner's Manual

Cleaning and Applying Chemical
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
the pump.
CAUTION
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and
without the water turned ON will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
To apply detergent follow these steps:
1. Review spray tip use.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by
manufacturer.
3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
CAUTION
Keep the chemical injection tube from coming in contact
with the hot muffler.
• When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle,
route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting
the hot muffler.
4. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (White,Yellow, or Red).
5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump and start engine.
6. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
7. Allow detergent to soak in between 3–5 minutes
before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to
prevent surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent
to dry on (prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT: You must flush the chemical injection
system after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of
clean water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure
for 1-2 minutes.
Generac Portable Products 2400 PSI Pressure Washer

Pressure Washer Rinsing

After you have applied detergent, scour the surface
and rinse it clean as follows:
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4.
• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
• Operate this unit on a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
5.

Automatic Cool Down System

If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures
above 125°F.The system engages to cool the pump by
discharging the warm water onto the ground.
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Apply safety latch to spray gun.
Remove black chemical spray tip from nozzle
extension.
Select and install desired high pressure spray tip
following the instructions "How to Use Spray Tips".
Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and check
surface for damage. If no damage is found, assume it is
okay to continue rinsing.
WARNING
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if
you are too close to the cleaning surface.
surface.
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back.
Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working down
with same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.
(Thermal Relief)