Briggs & Stratton 20222 - Manual (Page 7)

BSPP 1950 PSI Pressure Washer
7
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemble
the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose to
base of spray gun (Figure 2).Tighten by hand.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high pressure
outlet on pump (Figure 3).Tighten by hand.
3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (Figure 4). Clean screen if it contains debris
or replace if damaged. DO NOT RUN PRESSURE
WASHER IF SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to clean
out any debris.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
5. Attach female quick connect to garden hose.Attach male
quick connect to water inlet on pump (Figure 5).
6. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length)
to water inlet (Figure 5). Pull back on collar of quick
connect, slide fitting onto pump and let go of collar. Pull
on hose to be sure of a tight connection.
7. Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on gun to purge
pump system of air and impurities.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit’s assembly to ensure you have performed
all of the following.
1. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
2. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
3. Check for properly tightened hose connections (high
pressure and water supply) and there are no kinks,
cuts, or damage to high pressure hose.
4. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
5. Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "How To Use
Pressure Washer" before using pressure washer.
Connect high
pressure hose here
Figure 2 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Figure 3 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
Inspect inlet
screen, DO NOT
use if damaged;
clean if dirty.
Figure 4 — Inspect Inlet Screen
• Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate eye protection.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.
WARNING
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
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.
Figure 5 — Connect the Garden Hose to Water Inlet