Generac Portable Products 1294-0, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ions Before taking your unit back to the store call the pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 1408 M F 8 5 CT GENERAC The Reliable Ones This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death 2200 PSI Pressure Washer Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...f inhaled or ingested causing severe nausea fainting or poisoning The harmful elements may cause property damage or severe injury Do not allow CHILDREN to operate the Pressure Washer at any time Operate engine only at governed speed Running the engine at excessive speeds increases the hazard of personal injury Do not tamper with parts which may increase or decrease the governed speed Do not wear l...

Page 3: ...ss Do not point spray gun at glass when in the jet spray mode Keep the hose connected to machine or the spray gun while the system is pressurized Disconnecting the hose while the unit is pressurized is dangerous Hold the spray gun firmly in your hand before you start the unit Failure to do so could result in an injury from a whipping spray gun Do not leave the spray gun unattended while the machin...

Page 4: ...w Rate 2 5 gallons per minute gpm Detergent Mix Use undiluted detergent approved for pressure washers Water Supply Not to Exceed 140 F Temperature Automatic Cool Will cycle when water Down System reaches 140 145 F Engine Specifications Engine Model Honda GC 160 QHA Rated Horsepower 5 0 Displacement 160cc Spark Plug Type NGK BPR6ES Set Gap To 028 031 inch 7 8mm Gasoline Capacity 1 8 U S quarts Oil ...

Page 5: ...old engine for starting Fuel Tank Fill engine with regular unleaded gasoline here Goggles not shown Always use the goggles or other eye protection when running your pressure washer High Pressure Hose not shown Connect one end to water pump and the other end to spray gun Store hose on hook on the rear of the unit High Pressure Nozzles Use these nozzles to clean and scour a surface These nozzles var...

Page 6: ...g or damaged call the pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 1408 PREPARE PRESSURE WASHER FOR USE If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged call the Pressure Washer Helpline at 1 800 270 1408 Perform these tasks to prepare unit Attach the handle to the main unit Add oil to the engine Add fuel to the fuel tank Connect the high pressure hose...

Page 7: ...filling fuel tank WARNING Always fill tank to about 1 2 below the bottom of the filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion Wipe away fuel spillage before starting engine Use clean fuel and store in approved clean covered containers Use clean fill funnels Never use stale gasoline left over from last season or gasoline stored for long periods Clean the area around the fuel fill cap remove the c...

Page 8: ...ye protection Attach the nozzle extension to the spray gun Tighten by hand Figure 7 CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Review the assembly to ensure you have performed all of the following Check for properly tightened hose connections high pressure and water supply and for tight connections and that there are no kinks cuts or damage to the high pressure hose Check that oil has been added to the prop...

Page 9: ...e choke is in the OPEN position no choke Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun make sure the nozzle is in low pressure mode to relieve the air pressure caused by turning ON the water Water will spew out of the gun in a thin stream Hold the trigger until a steady stream of water appears Release the trigger Apply the safety latch to the spray gun trigger Grasp the rope handle and pull slowly until yo...

Page 10: ...hoses connected and without the water turned ON will damage the pump IMPORTANT Use soaps designed specifically for pressure washers Household detergents could damage the pump To apply detergent follow these steps Review the use of the nozzles Prepare the detergent solution as required by the manufacturer Hang the detergent solution container on the hook at the rear of the pressure washer Place the...

Page 11: ... to spray Increase or decrease the pressure of the spray by turning the pressure control knob counterclockwise or clockwise respectively Figure 11 Use lower pressure to wash items such a as a car or boat Use higher pressure to strip paint and degrease driveways Apply a high pressure spray to an small area and then check the surface for damage If no damage is found you can assume it is okay to cont...

Page 12: ... Inspect the hose each time before using it Check for cuts leaks abrasions or bulging of cover damage or movement of couplings If any of these conditions exist replace the hose immediately DANGER Water spraying from a leak is capable of injecting material into skin Inspect hose each time before using it Never repair a high pressure hose Replace it with another hose that meets the maximum pressure ...

Page 13: ...ou must flush it with clean water before stopping the engine Place the chemical injection tube in a bucket full of clean water Flush for 1 2 minutes Shut off the engine IMPORTANT Simply shutting OFF engine will not release pressure in the system When the engine has shut down squeeze the trigger on the gun to relieve the pressure in the hose Nozzle Maintenance If the nozzles becomes restricted or c...

Page 14: ... while running pressure washer with the black chemical nozzle Flush for one to two minutes 2 Shut off the engine and let it cool then remove all hoses 3 Place the throttle lever in STOP position WARNING Be sure lever is in STOP position before you continue If you start engine without proper water supply connected you can damage pump 4 Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling the recoil hand...

Page 15: ...e attached 3 Use low pressure black chemical nozzle to apply detergent Engine runs good at no load but bogs Engine speed is too slow Move throttle control to FAST when load is added position If engine still bogs down contact Generac service facility Engine will not start or starts 1 Low oil level 1 Fill crankcase to proper level and runs rough 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean or replace air cleaner 3 O...

Page 16: ...Generac Portable Products 2200 PSI High Pressure Washer 16 EXPLODED VIEW UNIT ...

Page 17: ...ECAL Unit 1294 16 B1760 2 ASSEMBLY 10 Wheel Tire 17 75402 2 PUSHNUT 50 18 B3339 1 HOSE 1 4 x 25 Item Part Qty Description 19 CB3866 1 BUMPER 20 A1408 1 CAP Garden Hose Connector 21 21424 1 CONNECTOR Garden Hose 22 48031G 1 CLAMP Hose 7 16 Dia 23 A1041 1 FILTER Chemical Hose 24 A1040D 1 HOSE 54 Chemical Inject 25 97100 1 CAP High Pressure Adapter 26 B3358 1 PUMP Med 3 4 6 0 Lift Horizontal 27 21217...

Page 18: ...Generac Portable Products 2200 PSI High Pressure Washer 18 EXPLODED VIEW PUMP ...

Page 19: ...ton Pivot 30 B3508 0 KIT Crankcase 31 3 SPACER Pilot 32 3 SEAL Oil Piston 33 1 CRANKCASE Pump Item Part Qty Description 34 B3509 0 KIT Spacer Plate 35 1 SPACER Inlet Plate 36 3 SEAL High Pressure Dbl Lip 37 B3513 0 KIT Check Valve 38 6 ASSY Check Valve 39 6 O RING Check Valve 12 4 x 15 56 x 1 78 40 B3479 0 KIT Unloader Spindle 41 1 CAP Plastic 42 1 SET SCREW M6 x 8 Lg 43 1 HANDLE Unloader 44 1 SPR...

Page 20: ... demonstration equipment Parts such as GUNS HOSES WANDS NOZZLES or other wear items such as quick couplers oil gauges belts o rings filters pump packing etc Pumps which have been run without water supplied Damage or malfunctions resulting from accidents abuse modifications alterations or improper servicing Freezing or chemical deterioration Normal maintenance such as adjustments fuel system cleani...