How to use your pressure washer, Pressure washer location, How to start pressure washer – Briggs & Stratton 20250 User Manual
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2550 PSI Pressure Washer
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HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115.
Pressure Washer Location
Pressure Washer Clearance
Place pressure washer in a well ventilated area, which will
allow for removal of deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place
pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and
enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied
building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings that
can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area
(Figure 7). Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken
into consideration when positioning pressure washer.
How to Start Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructions step-by-step.This starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
1.
Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.3 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2.
Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer
for Use” for illustrations.
3.
Make sure unit is in a level position.
4.
Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump.
5.
Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.
6.
Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 8).
Tighten by hand.
7.
Choose ProjectPro™ nozzle you want to use, pull
back on collar of nozzle extension, insert nozzle and
release collar.Tug on nozzle to make sure it is securely
in place (Figure 9). See “How to Use ProjectPro™
Nozzle System”.
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
Figure 8 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun