10 - ENG
200-2835
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STARTING
Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting
procedure.
1.
In a well ventilated outdoor area
add fresh, high quality, unleaded
gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Do not overfi ll.
Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine. Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for correct procedure.
2.
Check engine oil level.
See Engine Owners Manual for correct
procedure.
3.
Connect the water hose to the water
source.
Turn the water source on to
remove all air from the hose. When a steady
stream of water is present, turn the water
source
off.
4.
Verify the fi lter screen (H)
is in water inlet
of pump. (Fig. 8)
NOTE:
Cone side faces out.
5.
Connect
water source to pump inlet (G).
NOTE:
Water source must
provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 PSI. (Fig. 9)
W A R N I N G
To reduce the possibility of contamination
always protect against back fl ow when connected to a portable
water system.
6.
Connect
high pressure hose to pump outlet (E).
7.
If applying a chemical or cleaning solution
, see How To Apply
Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents instructions in this section.
8.
Insert the quick connect nozzle for the task
being performed.
See How To Use Wand instructions in this section.
9.
Turn water source on.
C A U T I O N
RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. Failure to do so
could cause damage to the pump.
10.
Remove all air from the pump and high pressure hose
by
depressing trigger until a steady stream of water is present.
11.
Start engine.
See Engine Owners Manual for correct procedure.
W A R N I N G
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. If engine
E
G
FIG. 9
FIG. 8
H
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does not start after two pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve
pump pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm
injury.
12.
Depress trigger
on gun to start water fl ow.
W A R N I N G
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. Stand on a
stable surface and grip gun/spray wand fi rmly with both hands.
Expect the gun to kick when triggered.
13.
Release trigger
to stop water fl ow.
D A N G E R
RISK OF INJURY
FROM SPRAY.
Always engage the
trigger lock when gun is not in use.
Failure to do so could cause accidental
spraying.
SHUTTING DOWN
1.
After each use
, if you have applied chemicals, draw clean water
through chemical injection system to rinse system thoroughly.
C A U T I O N
RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. Failure to do so
could cause damage to the pump.
2.
Turn engine off
. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
C A U T I O N
RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. NEVER turn the
water off with the engine running.
3.
Turn water source off.
4.
Pull trigger on spray gun
to relieve any water pressure in hose or
spray
gun.
5.
See Storage section
in this manual for proper storage procedures.
Trigger Lock Engaged
FIG. 10
