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Generac 1750PSI  High Pressure Washer

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CAUTION:  Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug, to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs

to your high pressure washer.

• Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon monoxide gas.

This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations, can

cause unconsciousness or even death. Operate this equipment

only in the open air where adequate ventilation is available.

• Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE.

Do not permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the vicin-

ity while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine.

Allow unit to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. Comply with all

laws regulating storage and handling of gasoline.

• Locate this pressure washer in areas away from combustible

materials, combustible fumes or dust.

• The high pressure equipment is designed to be used with Gen-

erac authorized parts only. If you use this equipment with parts

that do not comply with minimum specifications, the user assumes

all risks and liabilities.

• Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or

ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning. The harm-

ful 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 loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be

caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

• Before starting the Pressure Washer in cold weather, check all

parts of the equipment and be sure ice has not formed there.

• Units with broken or missing parts, or without protective housing

or covers should NEVER be operated.

• The muffler and air cleaner must be installed and in good condi-

tion before operating the Pressure Washer. These components

act as spark arrestors if the engine backfires.

• Check the fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration such as

chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing clamps or damaged tank

or cap. Correct all defects before operating the Pressure Washer.

• Do not spray flammable liquids.
• Never aim the gun at people, animals or plants.
• High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other particles to

become airborne and fly at high speeds.

• Never allow any part of the body to come in contact with the fluid

stream. DO NOT come in contact with a fluid stream created by

a leak in the high pressure hose.

• High pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can

pierce skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and

possible amputation.

• Always wear eye protection when you use this equipment or

when you are in the vicinity where the equipment is in use.

• Operate the pressure at no more than the PSI fluid pressure

rated for your pressure washer.

• Never move the machine by pulling on the high pressure hose.

Use the handle provided on the top of the unit.

• Always be certain the spray gun, nozzles and accessories are cor-

rectly attached.

• Never use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or trig-

ger guard in place and in working order.

• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors

may be inhaled. Read all instructions with mask so you are cer-

tain the mask will provide the necessary protection against inhaling

harmful vapors.

• High pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass.

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 machine

is running.

• The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to

reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.

• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric shock

may result.

• Do not adjust unloader valve to a pressure in excess of machine

rating.

• Do not secure trigger gun in the pull-back (open) position.
• Do not by-pass any safety device on this machine.
• Do not leave trigger closed for more than 5 minutes with engine

running. This could damage the pump.

• The muffler and engine heat up during operation and remain hot

immediately after shutting it down. Avoid contact with a hot muf-

fler or engine or you could be severely burned.

• Operate and store this unit on a stable surface.
• High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking, abuse,

etc. Water spraying from a leak is capable of injecting material

into skin. Inspect hose each time before using it. Check all hoses

for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, or damage or move-

ment of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose

immediately. Never repair high pressure hose. Replace it with

another hose that meets minimum pressure rating of your pres-

sure washer.

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Summary of Contents for 1018-0

Page 1: ...nd follow all instructions in the manual before attempting to operate this unit Model No 1018 0 1750 psi High Pressure Washer Manual No B1490 Revision 1 9 30 97 High Pressure Washer Owner s Manual P R E S S U R E W A S H E R C U S T O M E R H E L P L I N E 1 8 0 0 2 7 0 1 4 0 8 H O U R S M o n F r i 8 a m t o 5 p m C S T 1750PSI GENERAC The Reliable Ones ...

Page 2: ...NOT come in contact with a fluid stream created by a leak in the high pressure hose High pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can pierce skin and its underlying tissues leading to serious injury and possible amputation Always wear eye protection when you use this equipment or when you are in the vicinity where the equipment is in use Operate the pressure at no more than the PSI fl...

Page 3: ...l PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Pressure Washer Specifications Outlet Pressure Adjustable to 1750 psi Flow Rate 2 0 gallons per minute gpm Detergent Mix Use undiluted detergent approved for pressure washers Water Supply Not to Exceed 140 F Temperature Engine specifications Engine Model Tecumseh Centura Elite LE Rated Horsepower 6 0 Displacement 197cc Spark Plug Type J 19LM Set Gap To 0 030 inch 0 76mm Ga...

Page 4: ...plication of water onto cleaning surface with trigger device Includes safety latch Adjustable Nozzle Extension You must attach this to the spray gun to provide high pressure stream Adjustable nozzle allows you to adjust force of spray and spray pattern Air Cleaner Dry type filter element limits the amount of dirt and dust that gets in the engine High Pressure Outlet Connection for high pres sure h...

Page 5: ... if parts are missing or damaged call the Pressure Washer Helpline at 1 800 270 1408 To prepare your pressure washer for operation you will need to perform these tasks Attach the Handle and attach the wire form that holds high pressure hose and spray gun Connect high pressure hose to the spray gun and the pump and connect water supply to the pump Add oil to engine crankcase Add fuel to fuel tank A...

Page 6: ...igh pressure hose to the high pressure fitting on the pump Figure 5 Tighten by hand Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet inspect the Inlet Screen see Figure 6 Clean the screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged DO NOT RUN THE PRESSURE WASHER IF THE SCREEN IS DAMAGED Connect garden hose to water inlet Tighten by hand Figure 6 Turn ON the water Squeeze trigger on ...

Page 7: ... avoid possible damage from running low on oil Place pressure washer on a level surface Clean area around oil fill and remove oil dipstick Figure 8 Wipe dipstick clean Pour oil into oil fill opening until oil reaches FULL mark on the dipstick Stop occa sionally to check oil level DO NOT OVERFILL Install oil dipstick hand tighten securely Note Check Oil Often During Engine Break in Add Gasoline DAN...

Page 8: ...o see if you have performed all of the fol lowing Check for properly tightened hose connections high pressure and water supply and for tight con nections and that there are no kinks cuts or damage to the high pressure hose Check that oil has been added to proper level in engine crankcase before trying to start the pressure washer Add proper gasoline to fuel tank Provide proper water supply not to ...

Page 9: ...re washer pump and turn on the water Set Control Lever to RUN position Push primer bulb three 3 times wait two 2 sec onds between each push In cold weather 550 F 130 C or below push five 5 times Note Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shut down Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve the air pressure caused by turning ON the water Water will spew out the gun in a thin...

Page 10: ...n a stream pattern or expanded into a fan pattern Slide the nozzle forward when you wish to adjust the spray to low pressure mode Figure 11 Slide the nozzle backward to achieve high pressure Point the nozzle toward the ground and press the trigger to test the pattern Figure 12 Twisting the nozzle adjusts the spray pattern from a narrow pattern to a fan pattern For most effective cleaning keep spra...

Page 11: ... upward using long even over lapping strokes CAUTION Keep the plastic injector tube from coming in contact with the hot muf fler This will damage the plastic tube When inserting the filter into a cleaning agent bottle route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot muf fler Pressure Washer Rinsing WARNING Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder ...

Page 12: ...heck for cuts leaks abrasions or bulging of cover or damage or movement of couplings If any of these conditions exist replace 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 minimum pressure rating of your pres sure washer Check Detergent Ho...

Page 13: ...djust the wand extension to the stream position Remove nozzle from the end of the wand extension Figure 17 using a 2mm or 5 64 allen wrench like the one included in the kit Use the wire included in the kit Figure 17 or a small paper clip to free the foreign materials clog ging or restricting the nozzle Figure 17 Removing and cleaning nozzle Remove additional debris by back flushing water supply th...

Page 14: ... hoses 3 Place throttle lever in STOP position CAUTION Be sure lever is in STOP position before you continue If you start engine without proper water supply con nected you can damage pump 4 Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil handle about 6 times This should remove most of the liquid in the pump NOTE To protect unit from freezing temperatures draw windshield washer fluid into pu...

Page 15: ...Generac 1750PSI High Pressure Washer G E N E R A C NOTES 15 H i g h P r e s s u r e W a s h e r ...

Page 16: ...cked or leaks 7 Clear blocks in outlet hose 8 Gun leaks 8 Replace gun 9 Nozzle is obstructed 9 Clear nozzle 10 Pump is faulty 10 Contact Generac service facility Detergent fails to mix with spray 1 Detergent line is not submerged 1 Insert chemical line into deter gent 2 Chemical filter is clogged 2 Clean or replace filter detergent line 3 Nozzle is in high pressure mode 3 Push nozzle forward for l...

Page 17: ...rchoking 8 Open choke fully and crank engine 9 Excessively rich fuel mixture 9 Contact Generac service facility 10 Intake valve stuck open or closed 10 Contact Generac service facility 11 Engine has lost compression 11 Contact Generac service facility Engine shuts down during operation 1 Out of gasoline 1 Fill fuel tank 2 Low oil level 2 Fill crankcase to proper level Engine lacks power Dirty air ...

Page 18: ...G E N E R A C EXPLODED VIEW PRESSURE WASHER Drawing No B1494 Generac 1750PSI High Pressure Washer 18 H i g h P r e s s u r e W a s h e r 18 ...

Page 19: ...24 CONNECTOR Garden Hose 1 20 27007 MOUNT Rubber Foot 2 21 51731 HHCS M8 X 1 25 X 50 Long 2 22 96796 WASHER Grommet Support 3 23 39288 HHCS M8 x 1 25 x 55 Long 3 24 A1040B HOSE Chemical 1 25 A1041 FILTER Chemical Hose 1 26 B1469 ENGINE TECUMSEH 6 HP ELITE LE 1 27 98300 SEAL Engine Donut 1 28 96137 PLUG 1 8 NPT w Sealant 1 29 20874 SPACER Engine Mount 3 30 B1262 PUMP GPW EG Assembly 1 31 97100 CAP ...

Page 20: ...G E N E R A C Generac 1750PSI High Pressure Washer Drawing No B1260 EXPLODED VIEW PUMP 20 H i g h P r e s s u r e W a s h e r ...

Page 21: ...HI PRESSURE TRANSFER 1 19 97838 ASS Y CHECK VALVE INLET 3 20 97839 ASS Y CHECK VALVE OUTLET 3 21 97840 O RING INLET PORT CAP 3 23 97841 CAP INLET PORT 3 24 97842 SEAT UNLOADER 1 25 97843 O RING UNLOADER VENTURI 1 26 B1253 PISTON UNLOADER 1 27 97845 SEAL UNLOADER PARBACK 2 28 A2731 SPRING UNLOADER 1 29 97847 O RING UNLOADER CAP 1 30 A2730 CAP UNLOADER 1 31 21424 GARDEN HOSE CONNECTOR 1 32 A1575 BAR...

Page 22: ...ines need periodic parts ser vice and replacement to perform well This warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or an engine THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE Used products and 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 witho...

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