Brute 2800 PSI Pressure Washer User Manual

Not for reproduction, Quick setup guide, Unpack pressure washer

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Unpack pressure washer

1. Remove everything from carton except pressure washer.
2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom.
3. Ensure you have all included items prior to assembly.

If items are damaged or missing, call 1-800-743-4115.

4. Prior to assembly, lubricate all o-ring connections as described in

operator’s manual.

Assemble pressure washer

1. Place handle (A) onto handle supports (B) connected to main

unit. Make sure holes (C) in handle align with holes (C) on handle

supports.

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2. Insert handle carriage bolts (D) through holes from inside of unit and

attach a plastic knob (E) from outside of unit. Tighten by hand.

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NOTICE By loosening both knobs to middle section of attachment bolt,

the upper handle can fold forward to store flat atop the cold engine. DO

NOT fold handle down while the engine is hot.
3. Place accessory tray (F) over holes (G) on handle (viewing from

back of unit). Push the tree clips (H) into the holes until they sit flat

against the accessory tray.

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4. Insert multi–colored spray tips and other supplied accessories in

spaces provided in accessory tray. See Operator’s Manual, How to

Use Accessory Tray.

Add engine oil and fuel

NOTICE You MUST properly fill engine with oil before attempting to

start pressure washer.
NOTICE DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E15 and E85. DO

NOT mix oil in gasoline or modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
1. Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dipstick ( ).

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3. Hold neck of supplied oil pouch and remove cap.
4. Slowly pour contents of oil pouch into oil fill opening. Checking oil

level frequently, fill to FULL mark (top hole) on dipstick.

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NOTICE Pause to permit oil to settle. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil

level is checked. DO NOT overfill.
5. Replace and fully tighten oil fill cap/dipstick.
6. Clean area around the fuel cap ( ), remove fuel cap.

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7. Slowly add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel (J) to fuel tank (K). Be

careful not to overfill. To allow for fuel expansion, do not fill above

the bottom of the fuel tank neck.

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8. Replace fuel cap. Let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting

engine.

Move pressure washer

to safe operating location

1. Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface. Running

engines give off carbon monoxide.

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2. Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of pressure washer

including overhead to reduce the risk of exhaust heat or exhaust

gases igniting nearby combustible material.

Connect spray gun

NOTICE Remove and discard the shipping caps from the pump’s high

pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose (M) and attach one end of hose to base of

spray gun (N). Tighten by hand.

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2. Attach other end of high pressure hose (M) to high pressure outlet

(P) on pump. Tighten by hand.

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Connect water supply

1. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect inlet

screen (R).

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NOTICE If inlet screen is damaged or missing, DO NOT use pressure

washer, call 1-800-743-4115.
2. Clean screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged.
3. Run cold water through garden hose (S) for 30 seconds to clean out

any debris. Garden hose length must not exceed 50 ft. (15 m). Turn

off water supply and attach garden hose to water inlet (T). Tighten by

hand.

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Start pressure washer

NOTICE You MUST connect and turn on water supply fully before

starting engine.
1. Put on safety goggles.

2. Turn on water supply.
3. Press red button (U) on spray gun and squeeze trigger until water

comes out in a steady stream.

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4. Attach nozzle extension (V) to spray gun (N). Tighten by hand.

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5. Choose spray tip (W) you want to use, pull back on collar of nozzle

extension (V), insert spray tip and release collar. Tug on spray tip to

make sure it is securely in place.

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6. Push engine rocker switch (X) to on position (I or On).

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NOTICE This unit is equipped with a ReadyStart® engine. A

ReadyStart® engine means there is no priming or choking required.

7. When starting engine, position yourself as recommended and grasp

starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance.

Then pull rapidly to start engine.

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8. Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope “snap back”

against starter.

NOTICE After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always

point gun in safe direction, press red button and squeeze spray gun

trigger to release high pressure.
9. Point gun toward surface to be cleaned. Push red button and pull

trigger to begin spraying.

Stop pressure washer

1. Let engine idle for 2 minutes.
2. Push engine rocker switch (X) to off position (O or OFF).

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3. Turn off water supply.
4. Point spray gun in safe direction, press red button, and squeeze

spray gun trigger to relieve retained high water pressure.

NOTICE Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is

stopped and water is disconnected.
5. Disconnect garden hose from pump.
6. Disconnect high pressure hose from pump and gun for storage. For

long term storage instructions, see operator’s manual.

7. Remove safety goggles.

Quick Setup Guide

Pressure Washer

Have Questions?

Do not return to store. We can help.

Call Customer Service Toll-Free 1-800-743-4115
or visit our website, BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM

You will need (not included):

• Utility knife • Unleaded fuel • Garden hose, 50 ft. (15 m) or less • Safety goggles (indirect vented type)

Items Included:

Operator’s Manual (not shown)

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A

B

C

C

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E

D

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F

G
H

© 2012 Briggs & Stratton Corporation. All rights reserved. BRUTE

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is a registered trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate and correct. However, we reserve the right to alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice and without incurring obligation.

This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufactures Association (PWMA) standard PW101-2010 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).

Exhaust Port
Pointed away from
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WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash back or propel

objects resulting in serious injury. Always wear indirect

vented (chemical splash) safety goggles marked to

comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of this

equipment. NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles

for indirect vented safety goggles.

WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will pull hand

and arm toward engine faster than you can let go which

could cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains

resulting in serious injury. NEVER pull starter cord without

first relieving spray gun pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until

resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Firmly grasp spray gun with both

hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun

kicks back.

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WARNING Failure to read and follow the operator’s

manual and all operating instructions could

result in death, serious injury, and/or property

damage.

WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely

flammable and explosive which could cause

burns, fire or explosion resulting in death or

serious injury. Turn pressure washer engine

OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing

fuel cap. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting

engine. Always allow space for fuel expansion.

WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction)

will pull hand and arm toward engine faster

than you can let go which could cause broken

bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting

in serious injury. NEVER pull starter cord without first

relieving spray gun pressure. Pull starter cord slowly

until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Firmly grasp

spray gun with both hands when using high pressure

spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.

WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,

a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes.

You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. Operate

ONLY outside far away from windows, doors

and vents. Install carbon monoxide alarms. DO NOT run

this product inside homes or garages, even if using fans or

opening doors and windows.

WARNING High water pressure could cut through

skin resulting in serious injury. Spray gun

traps high water pressure, even when engine

is stopped and water is disconnected. NEVER

aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants. ALWAYS

point spray gun in safe direction, press red button and

squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure,

every time you stop engine.

WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash

back or propel objects resulting in serious

injury. Always wear indirect vented (chemical

splash) safety goggles marked to comply with

ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of this equipment.

NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition

goggles for indirect vented safety goggles.

WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous

gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT smell it, see

it, or taste it. Operate ONLY outside far away from windows,

doors and vents. Install carbon monoxide alarms. DO NOT

run this product inside homes or garages, even if using fans or opening

doors and windows.

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for

Reproduction

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