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HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
To Start Your 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.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an
outside water source capable of supplying water at a
flow rate greater than 2.2 gallons per minute.
• Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected to
the spray gun and to the pump. See "Preparing Pressure
Washer For Use" for illustrations.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water.
CAUTION!
Do Not run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on.You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 6).Tighten
by hand.
Figure 6 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
• Position the nozzle in the low pressure mode (slide
nozzle forward) and squeeze the trigger on the spray gun
to relieve pressure caused by turning ON the water.
Water will flow out of the gun in a thin stream. Continue
to hold trigger until there is a steady stream of water
and no air remains in the system. Release the trigger.
• Engage the safety latch to the spray gun trigger (Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
1800 PSI Pressure Washer
• Move the throttle lever to "Fast" position, shown here
• Move the choke lever to the "Choke" position
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in
the "Run" position.
• Place your left foot on the lower frame and grasp the
Figure 9 — Recommended Engine Starting Posture
• Pull the starter grip handle lightly with your right hand
• Return the starter grip handle slowly. Do Not let rope
• When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to the
• If engine fails to start after six pulls, move choke lever to
Safety Latch
7
as a rabbit (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Throttle and Choke Controls
Throttle Lever
(Figure 8).
handle as shown (Figure 9).Your unit may appear slightly
different from that shown here.
until you feel some resistance, then pull briskly.
"snap back" against starter.
"Run" position. If engine falters, move choke lever to the
"Choke" position, then to the "Run" position.
the "Run" position. If engine fires, but does not continue
to run, move choke lever to the "Choke" position, then
to the "Run" position.
Choke Lever
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