Brave BRP4030HAR, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...operation manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Any Questions Comments Problems or Parts Orders Call BRAVE Product Support 1 800 350 8739 MBRP4030HARA 1 MODEL BRP4030HAR ...

Page 2: ...fications Assembly 18 Unpack the Pressure Washer 18 Attach Handle Pre Operation Checklist 19 Follow the Checklist Below 19 Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump Starting Your Washer 20 How to Start your Pressure Washer Shutting Down Your Washer 24 How to Shut Down your Pressure Washer Spray Tips 25 How to Use Spray Tips 25 Change Spray Tips 25 Usage Tips Using Black Soap Nozzle 26 Apply Detergent ...

Page 3: ...ir filters adjustments fuel system cleaning and obstruction due to build up is not covered by this Brave limited warranty Consumer use means personal residential household use by a consumer Commercial use means all other uses including but not limited to use for commercial income producing or rental purposes or when purchased by a business This limited warranty applies to the original purchaser of...

Page 4: ...s machine you will be better positioned to show others who may also operate the unit This manual contains information for the complete range of pressure washers and is placed in order starting from the safety requirements to the operating functions of your machine You can refer back to the manual at any time to help troubleshoot any specific operating functions so store it with the machine at all ...

Page 5: ...ct an Authorized Dealer or Customer Service line for information on servicing always provide the product model and identifica tion numbers You will need to locate the model and serial number for the machine and record the information in the places provided below Date of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Phone Product Identification Numbers Model Number Serial Number Engine Model Number ...

Page 6: ...on is necessary when a product is used near children 3 Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly Be thoroughly familiar with the controls 4 Stay alert watch what you are doing 5 Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs 6 Keep operating area clear of all persons 7 Do not overreach or stand on unstable support Keep good footing and balance at...

Page 7: ...UCTIONS 1 Turn engine OFF 2 Turn water supply OFF 3 Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure 4 Remove garden hose 5 Remove pressure hose 6 Turn fuel valve OFF if equipped 1 2 Location Part Description 1 789002 Warning 1 781027 Instruction WARNING ALWAYS make sure safety labels are in place and in good condition If a safety label is missing or not legible order new labels because unsafe operation...

Page 8: ...jury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death Hazard Symbols and Meanings Save these Instructions Safety Rules This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all sa...

Page 9: ...nd other ignition sources DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke When Starting Equipment Ensure spark plug muffler fuel cap and air cleaner are in place DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed When Operating Equipment DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill DO NOT spray flammable liquids When Transporting or Repairing Equipment Transport repair with fuel tank EMPTY or wit...

Page 10: ...n with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back 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 Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested causing severe nausea fainting or poisoning ...

Page 11: ...spray gun can cause you to fall Operate pressure washer from a stable surface The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder scaffolding or any other similar location Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury whe...

Page 12: ... is stopped and water is disconnected which can cause injury DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer NEVER repair high pressure hose Replace it NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind Replace o ring or seal NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun while system is pressurized ALWAYS point spray gun in saf...

Page 13: ... DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure DO NOT modify pressure washer in any way Before starting pressure washer in cold weather check all parts of the equipment to be sure ice has not formed there NEVER move machine by pulling on hoses Use handle provided on unit Check fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration such as chafed or spongy hose loose or missing clamps or damaged tan...

Page 14: ...ng Tube Filter Use to siphon pressure washer safe detergent into the low pressure stream 9 Choke Lever Prepares a cold engine for starting 10 Fuel Valve Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine 11 Recoil Starter Used for starting the engine manually 12 Throttle Lever Sets engine in starting mode for recoil starter 13 Engine Switch Set switch to On for recoil starting Set switch to Off to stop...

Page 15: ... 788813F 5 Feet 2215 1 6 1 2 Inlet Filter 35169 7 Quick Connect Outlet 777915 8 AR Pump with Unloader GRKV4G35HF35VR31D 9 Soap Injector Hose 777165 10 Frame Assembly 780223GB 1 11 Decal 792154 1 12 Hose Hanger 779761L left 779761R right 13 Rubber Grommets 35198 1 14 Engine Honda GX340 BRAVEGX340 15 Unloader Valve AR20992 16 Knob 85601004 13 10 5 11 14 8 7 6 9 4 3 12 900050Q 0 915050Q 15 940050Q 40...

Page 16: ...1180 Plug 3 8 G NP ux 1 47 180101 O Ring Ø17 5x2 1 820361 Plug 1 2 G Brass mln 1 48 960870 Plug 1 2 G NP ux 1 1381071 Pump head Brass mln 1 49 1381070 Pump head NP ux 1 50 820150 Head bolt M8x70 217in lbs 8 60 1380320 Bearing 1 61 621170 Oil seal 1 62 1380220 O Ring Ø72 75x1 78 1 2280140 Hollow shaft Ø1 m 1 2280130 Hollow shaft Ø1 ln 1 2280590 Hollow shaft Ø1 u 1 69 2280600 Hollow shaft Ø1 x 1 70 ...

Page 17: ...25 16 09 Max Water Temp 140 F 60 C ENGINE Engine Honda GX 340 Horsepower 10 7 Net DIMENSIONS COM PONENTS Length 34 Width 21 Height 38 Pump Model AR GRKV4G35HV F35 Pump Oil Capacity 15 oz SUPPLIES REQUIRED not included Engine Oil Refer to Engine Owner s Manual Pump Oil Shipped with Oil but refills required SAE 30 Non Deter gent Oil specifications ...

Page 18: ...ies and inserts included with pressure washer 2 Open box completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom 3 Ensure you have all included items prior to assembly Attach Handle 1 Place handle A onto handle supports B connected to main unit Make sure holes C in handle align with holes on handle supports assembly NOTE It may be necessary to move the handle supports from side to side in order to al...

Page 19: ...ting the washer pull the spray trigger to ensure water is moving the through the lines and out the nozzle without any leaks before starting the unit 5 Review the safety guidelines in the manual prior to starting the unit If you have any issues operating the pressure washer call the customer service line Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump Before Starting WARNING DO NOT start your pressure washer...

Page 20: ...ension to spray gun Tighten by hand 5 Choose desired spray tip pull back nozzle extension collar insert spray tip and release collar Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place See Spray Tips 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 Select Nozzle for Spray Gun Your ...

Page 21: ...on and squeeze the trigger to purge the pump of air and debris Do this for at least 30 seconds 9 Take a look at all connections to make sure there are no leaks or loose connections IMPORTANT DO NOT siphon standing water for the water supply Use ONLY cold water less than 100 F 38 C WARNING The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues...

Page 22: ...rn 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 a...

Page 23: ...t 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 NEVER repair high pressure hose Replace it NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind Replace o rin...

Page 24: ...ch to the OFF position 3 ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction squeeze spray gun trigger to release retained high water pressure IMPORTANT Spray gun traps high water pressure even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected Couplings will not release if under pressure WARNING The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues le...

Page 25: ... Select desired spray tip For gentle rinse select white 40 spray tip To scour surface select yellow 15 or red 0 spray tip To apply detergent select black spray tip 3 Pull back on collar insert new spray tip and release collar Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place Usage Tips For most effective cleaning keep spray tip from 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface If you get spray ti...

Page 26: ...u start the engine 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 6 Start engine following instructions Starting Your Washer 7 Apply detergent to surface using long even overlapping strokes 8 Allow detergent to soak in for 5 minutes before washing and r...

Page 27: ...filterisclogged or cracked 3 High pressure spray tip installed 1 Insertdetergentsiphoningtubeinto detergent 2 Cleanorreplacefilter detergentsiphoning tube 3 Replacewithlowpressurespraytip Enginelackspower 1 Dirty air filter 1 Replace air filter Enginewillnotstart 1 Throttleleveron offswitchinOFF position 2 No fuel in engine 3 Worn fouled or dirty spark plug 4 Pressure build up in pump 1 Turnthrott...

Page 28: ...w oil level 1 Fill fuel tank 2 Fillcrankcasewithoil toproperlevel Enginelackspower 1 Dirty air filter 1 Replace air filter Engine putts orfalters 1 Choke is opened too soon 1 Movechoketohalfwaypositionuntil engine runs smoothly Allengineservicingtobetakento manufacturer sauthorizedserviceoutlet troubleshooting PUMP Problem Causes Correction No low pressure detergent delivery 1 Using wrong nozzle 2...

Page 29: ...or parts Prior to storage if gasoline has not been treated with a fuel stabilizer it must be drained from the engine into an approved container Then run engine until it stops from lack of fuel NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and render your unit inoperable Freeze damage is not covered under warranty ThermalReliefValvei...

Page 30: ... does not retain moisture NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and render your unit inoperable Freeze damage is not covered under warranty WARNING Storage covers can be flammable DO NOT place a storage cover over a hot pressure washer Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing the cover on the equipment 4 Store...

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Page 32: ...32 Any Questions Comments Problems or Parts Orders Call BRAVE Product Support 1 800 350 8739 Brave 20195 S Diamond Lake Rd STE 100 Rogers MN 55374 1 800 350 8739 ...