Checklist Before Starting Engine - Generac Portable Products 1539-0 Owner's Manual

Figure 4 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
• Similarly, attach the other end of the high pressure hose
to the high pressure outlet on the pump. Pull down on
the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the pump and
let go of collar. Pull on hose to be sure of a tight
connection.
• Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet,
inspect the inlet screen (Figure 5). Clean the screen if it
contains debris, replace if damaged. DO NOT RUN THE
PRESSURE WASHER IF THE SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
Figure 5 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet
• Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris. Turn off water.
Generac Portable Products 3,000 PSI High Pressure Washer
Connect high
pressure hose
here.
Inspect inlet
screen. Do Not
use if damaged;
clean if dirty.
• 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.
• Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun until you have a
steady stream of water. This purges the pump 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 secure.
• Check for properly tightened hose connections.
• Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
• Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the
engine crankcase.
• Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Provide a proper water supply (not to exceed 100°F) at
a minimum flow of 3.3 gallons per minute.
• Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "How To Use Your
Pressure Washer" before using the pressure washer.
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Before starting the pressure washer,