Connect Hose and Water Supply to 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.
NOTICE Remove and discard the shipping caps from the
pump's high pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching
hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect end
of hose to base of spray gun. Pull down on collar of
quick connect, slide onto spray gun and let go of collar.
Tug on hose to be sure of tight connection.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
2. Similarly, attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet (A) on pump. Pull down on collar of
quick connect, slide onto pump and let go of collar. Pull
on hose to be sure of tight connection.
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3.
Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (B). Clean screen if it contains debris or have
it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if
inlet screen is damaged or missing.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to flush
it of debris. Turn off water.
NOTICE DO NOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
NOTICE Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check
valve) at pump inlet could cause pump or inlet connector
damage.
• There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden hose
between the pressure washer inlet and any device, such as a vacu-
um breaker or check valve.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruc-
tion will void warranty.
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length) to
water inlet. Tighten by hand.
WARNING Risk of eye injury.
Spray could splash back or propel objects
resulting in serious injury.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of
this equipment.
• NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for
indirect vented safety goggles.
6. Turn ON the water, press red button (C) on the gun and
squeeze the trigger to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit to ensure you have performed all of the
following:
1. Be sure to read Safety Rules and Operation sections
before using the pressure washer.
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
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3. Check that oil has been added to proper level in engine
crankcase.
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5. Check for proper hose connections (high pressure and
water supply) and that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
6. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 100°F).
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