Generac Portable Products 1811-0 Owner's Manual page 6

• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol–blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: You must attach all hoses before you start
the engine. Starting engine without all hoses connected and
water supplied will damage the pump.
• Uncoil the high pressure hose and attach one end of the
hose to the base of the spray gun (Figure 3).Tighten by
hand.
Figure 3 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
• Attach the other end of the high pressure hose to the
high pressure fitting on the pump (Figure 4).Tighten by
hand.
Figure 4 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Water Outlet
• Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet,
inspect the inlet screen (Figure 5). Clean the screen if it
contains debris, replace it if it is damaged. DO NOT
RUN THE PRESSURE WASHER IF THE SCREEN
IS DAMAGED.
1800 PSI Pressure Washer
Connect High Pressure
Hose Here
Figure 5 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet
• Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris.
IMPORTANT: Do Not siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet.Tighten by
hand (Figure 5).
CAUTION!
There MUST be at least ten feet of
unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer
inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a 'Y' shut-off
connector or other convenience-type water shut-off valve.
Damage to pressure washer resulting from disregarding this
warning will not be covered by the warranty.
• Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the spray
gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.
CAUTION!
be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
• Make sure the handle is in place and secure.
• Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the
engine crankcase.
• Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Check for properly tightened hose connections.
• Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
• Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
• Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "How To Use Your
Pressure Washer" before using the pressure washer.
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Inspect inlet
screen. Do Not
use if damaged;
clean if dirty.
Before starting the pressure washer,