Ryobi 3000 PSI - Manual (Page 14)

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OPERATION
Fig. 14
To stop the engine using the fuel valve:
n
Close the fuel valve and wait for the engine to stop.
NOTE: Avoid letting fuel remain in the carburetor for long
periods as this can clog carburetor passages with impuri-
ties resulting in malfunctions.
SELECTING THE RIGHT QUICK-CONNECT
NOZZLE FOR THE JOB
See Figure 14 - 15.
������Before starting any cleaning job, determine the best nozzle
for the job. Each of the five nozzles have a different spray
pattern. The nozzle colors and spray patterns are:
black
(low pressure) , white (medium pressure) 40˚, green (medi-
um pressure) 25˚, yellow (high pressure) 15˚, and red (high
pressure) 0˚.
NOTE: For a gentle rinse, select the white 40˚ or green
25˚ nozzle. �Scouring the surface requires a more di-
rect spray of water. Select the yellow 15˚ or red 0˚
nozzle for tough jobs. �Apply detergent using the black
nozzle.
�CAUTION:
NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock out on
the spray wand.
Using the quick-connect collar, changing nozzles to easy.
n �Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
To connect a nozzle to the spray wand:
n Engage the lock on the wand by pushing up on the lock
out until it clicks into the slot.
n Pull back and hold the collar.
n Insert the desired nozzle then release the collar. Tug on
the nozzle to be certain it is secured properly.
n Release the lock out on the wand by pushing it down into
its original position.
To disconnect a nozzle from the spray wand once the
cleaning job is complete:
n Engage the lock out on the wand by pushing up on the
lock out until it clicks into the slot.
n Pull back and hold the collar then remove the nozzle by
pulling if from the collar. Place nozzle in the nozzle stor-
age area on the top of the machine.
USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER
See Figure 16.��
For greater control and safety, keep two hands on the spray
wand at all times.
n
Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure
washer.
n Releasing the trigger stops the flow of water through the
nozzle.
Fig. 15
To engage the lock out:
n Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
To disengage the lock out:
n Push the lock out down and into its original position.
For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle should be
between 8 in. and 24 in. from the surface to be cleaned. If
the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface.
SLOT
LOCK OUT
NOZZLE
COLLAR
SPRAY WAND
TRIGGER
Fig. 16