How to stop your pressure washer, Warning – Briggs & Stratton BRUTE 2500 PSI User Manual

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12. When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to “Run

position, as engine warms. If engine falters, move choke
lever to “Choke

position, then to “Run” position.

13. After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run,

always point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger to release high pressure. Move choke lever
to “Run

position, and repeat steps 10 through 12.

14. If engine fails to start after six pulls, move choke lever

to “Run

position, and repeat steps 10 through 12.

NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast
position when operating the pressure washer.

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

1. Release spray gun trigger and let engine idle for two

minutes.

2. Move throttle to SLOW

position, then STOP

position.

3. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction and

squeeze spray gun trigger to release retained high
water pressure.

MPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is disconnected.

4. Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.

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WARNING

The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.

Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.

• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.

• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun

while system is pressurized.

• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.

• DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.

• DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running.

• NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or

trigger guard in place and in working order.

• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are

correctly attached.

WARNING

Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.

Exhaust heat / gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.

• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

• Allow equipment to cool before touching.

• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of pressure

washer including overhead.

• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and

Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.

WARNING

The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.

Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.

• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun

while system is pressurized.

• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray

gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.

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