Briggs & Stratton 20224 - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION
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8. Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into
nozzle extension. See “How to Use Spray Tips”.
9. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 12).
10. Move throttle control lever to “High” position, shown
on engine as a rabbit (Figure 13).
11. When starting engine, position yourself as recommended
in Figure 14 and start engine according to instructions
given in engine operator’s manual.
How To Stop Pressure Washer
1. Move throttle control lever to “Stop” position.
2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
engine operator’s manual.
Figure 13 - Throttle Control Lever
Safety Latch
Figure 12 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Figure 14 - Recommended Starting Position
• ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun
trigger, to release pressure and avoid kickback each time,
before starting engine.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always
point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger to
release high pressure.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when gun kicks back.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
WARNING
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
WARNING