Briggs & Stratton 020324-0 - Manual (Page 13)

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How to Start Your 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 outside near a water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
1.0 gallons per minute more than the pressure washer
is rated for and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer
end of garden hose. DO NOT siphon supply water.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See Assembly section.
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, press the
red button and squeeze trigger to purge pump system
of air and impurities.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
7. Choose spray tip you want to use, pull back on collar of
nozzle extension, insert spray tip and release collar. Tug
on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place. See
How to Use Spray Tips.
8. Rotate fuel shut-off valve to “On” position (A) (fully
counter-clockwise).
9. Move throttle control lever (A) to “High” position,
shown on engine as a rabbit .
10. Move choke lever to “Choke” position.
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in the
“Run” position.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the pressure washer, be sure
you are wearing adequate safety goggles.
11. When starting engine, position yourself as
recommended below and grasp starter grip handle and
pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull
rapidly to start engine.
NOTICE
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
• Low pump inlet water pressure or flow will cause poor
performance and can damage pump. WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.
• Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate safety goggles.
• NEVER substitute safety glasses for safety goggles.
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