Operation; How To Stop Pressure Washer - Generac Portable Products 2400PSI Owner's Manual

3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly attached hose connections.
5. Check to make sure that 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 "Safety Rules" and "How To Use
Pressure Washer" before using the pressure washer.
HOW TO USE PRESSURE
WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
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. Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.2 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. See "Preparing Pressure Washer for
Use" for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON the water.
CAUTION
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.
5. Squeeze trigger on gun until you have a steady stream
of water.This purges the pump of air and impurities.
Generac Portable Products 2400 PSI Pressure Washer
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NOTE: If the recoil starter is hard to pull, it may be
necessary to squeeze the gun trigger to relieve internal
pump pressure.
NOTE: Always keep the Throttle Control lever in the
"Fast" position when operating the pressure washer.

How to Stop Pressure Washer

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NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
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Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 6).
Tighten by hand.
Figure 6 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Choose the spray tip you want to use and insert it into
the nozzle extension. See "How to Use Spray Tips".
Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner's manual.
CAUTION
Avoid injury from kickback.
• Squeeze trigger on spray gun each time recoil starter is
pulled and engine fails to start.
Let engine idle for two minutes.
Turn engine off according to instructions given in
engine owner's manual.
Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve
pressure in hose.
Safety Latch