Briggs & Stratton 20289 - Manual (Page 13)

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2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current
spray tip off. Store spray tips in holder provided on the
accessory tray.
3. Select desired spray tip:
• For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher
flow), for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV’s,
patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select white
40° spray tip.
• For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium
flow), ideal for most all purpose cleaning such as
home siding, brick patios, wood decks, driveways
and sidewalks, garage floors, etc., select yellow
15° spray tip.
• For maximum rinsing (higher pressure and lower
flow), for stubborn or hard to reach surface such
as second story surfaces, paint removal, oil stains,
rust removal or other stubborn substances (tar,
gum, grease, wax, etc.), select red 0° spray tip.
• To apply chemical, applies project specific cleaners
to help break down stubborn dirt and grime on a
variety of surfaces, select black detergent spray tip.
4. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release
collar.Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in
place.
5. For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to
24 inches away from cleaning surface. If you get spray
tip too close, you may damage cleaning surface.
6. DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.
Cleaning and Applying Detergent
IMPORTANT: Use detergents designed specifically
for pressure washers. Household detergents could
damage the pump.
To apply detergent follow these steps:
1. Review spray tip use.
2. Prepare detergent solution as required by
manufacturer.
3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
4. Make sure black detergent spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (White,Yellow or Red).
5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump and start engine.
6. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
7. Allow detergent to soak in between 3–5 minutes
before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to
prevent surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent
to dry on (prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT:You must flush the detergent siphoning
system after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of
clean water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure
for 1-2 minutes.
Section 4: Operation
CAUTION
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and
without the water turned ON will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
CAUTION
• When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle,
route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting
the hot muffler.
Keep the detergent siphoning tube from coming in
contact with the hot muffler.