Generac 1292-2 - Manual (Page 8)

Generac Portable Products 2,300 PSI High Pressure Washer
8
• 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 140°F)
at an adequate flow.
• Be sure to read the “Safety Rules” (page 2) and
“Preparing Pressure Washer For Use” (page 5)
before using the pressure washer.
HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
How to Start Your Engine
The best way to start your engine-powered pressure
washer for the first time is to follow these instructions
step-by-step. You may also refer to your engine
owner’s manual. This starting information also applies
whenever you start the engine after 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 3.2 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” (page 5) 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.
• Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun until you have
a steady stream of water. This purges the pump of
air and impurities.
• Attach the adjustable nozzle extension to the spray
gun. Tighten by hand.
• Position the nozzle in the low pressure mode (see
“How to Use the Adjustable Nozzle”) and squeeze
the trigger on the spray gun to relieve the air
pressure caused by turning ON the water. Water will
flow out of the spray gun in a thin stream. Continue
to hold trigger until there is a steady stream of water
and no air remains in the system. This will make it
easier to pull start the engine. Release the trigger.
• Engage the safety latch to the spray gun trigger
(Figure 11).
• Position the choke to the “Full” choke position.
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is
in the “No” choke position.
• Move throttle lever to “Fast” position.
• Grasp the starter grip handle and pull slowly until
you feel some resistance. Then pull rapidly to start
the engine.
• Return the starter grip handle slowly. Do Not let
rope “snap back” against starter.
• If the choke was placed in the “Full” choke position
to start the engine, slowly push it to the “No” choke
position as soon as the engine warms up enough to
run smoothly.
• If the engine fails to start, review instructions given
in the engine owner’s manual.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
• Move throttle lever to “Stop” position.
• Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
you release the pressure.
Safety Latch
Figure 11 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged