Operation; Pressure Washer Location; How To Start Your Pressure Washer - Briggs & Stratton PRO Serie Manual Del Operador

Operation

If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at (800) 743-4115.

Pressure Washer Location

Clearances and Air Movement
WARNING
Exhaust heat/ gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
Place pressure washer outdoors in an area that will not
accumulate deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place pressure
washer where exhaust gas (A) 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. Prevailing winds and air
currents should be taken into consideration when positioning
pressure washer.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
• DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area, even
if windows and doors are open.
A
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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
5.2 gallons per minute 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.
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.
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.
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. Engage trigger lock (B) on spray gun trigger.
9. Turn the fuel valve (C) to the "On" position.
C
B
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