Simpson 60242, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE Contact our customer service department at 1 877 362 4271 or www simpsoncleaning com IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before operating SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASHER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...evels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air ONLY use outdoors and far away from open windows doors and vents These openings can pull in engine exhaust Even when the engine is used correctly CO may leak into your home ALWAYS use a battery powered or battery backup CO alarm in your house Read and follow all directions...

Page 3: ...uel in the tank which could result in spillage and pos si ble fire explosion Keep maximum fuel level 1 2 12 7 mm be low bottom of filler neck to allow for expansion Operating the pressure washer in an ex plo sive en viron ment could re sult in a fire Operate and fuel equipment in well ventilat ed areas free from ob structions Equip areas with fire extinguisher suit able for gas o line fires Materi...

Page 4: ...pect the high pressure hose regularly Replace the hose immediately if it is damaged worn has melted from contacting the engine or shows any signs of cracks bubbles pinholes or other leakage Never grasp a high pressure hose that is leaking or damaged Never touch grasp or attempt to cover a pinhole or similar water leak on the high pressure hose The stream of water IS under high pressure and WILL pe...

Page 5: ...lcohol or drugs Stay alert at all times Never compromise the safety fea tures of this prod uct Do not op er ate machine with missing broken or un au tho rized parts ALWAYS keep guards or shields in place Replace any that must be removed for service or that may be damaged Never leave wand unattended while unit is running If proper starting procedure is not followed engine can kickback causing serio...

Page 6: ...m age to vehicle from leaks Always transport and store unit in an upright position Re move pres sure washer from vehicle immediately upon arrival at your destination DANGER RISK OF ELEC TRI CAL SHOCK WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Spray di rect ed at elec tri cal outlets or switch es or ob jects con nect ed to an elec tri cal circuit could re sult in a fatal electrical shock Unplug any elec tri...

Page 7: ...AT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Con tact with hot sur fac es such as engine exhaust com po nents could result in se ri ous burn During op er a tion touch only the control surfaces of the pres sure washer Keep children away from the pres sure washer at all times They may not be able to recognize the haz ards of this product WARNING RISK OF INJURY FROM LIFTING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Serio...

Page 8: ...d with a shipping plug Before use remove the shipping plug and replace with supplied dipstick BASIC ELEMENTS OF THE GEAR BOX if equipped Refer to the gear box manufacturer s instructions for more information NOTICE The gear box is shipped with a shipping plug Before use remove the shipping plug and replace with supplied dipstick breather cap NOTICE The gearbox was filled with lube at the factory A...

Page 9: ...ure Also used for air pressure hydraulic pressure etc GPM Gallons per Minute The unit of measure for the flow rate of water CU Cleaning Units GPM multiplied by PSI equals CU Bypass Mode Allows water to re circulate within the pump when the gun trigger is not pulled This feature allows the operator to release the trigger gun and reposition themselves without having to turn the engine off in between...

Page 10: ...TURES PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS FIG 4 The pressure setting is preset at the factory to achieve op ti mum pres sure and cleaning If you need to lower the pres sure it can be accomplished by these meth ods 1 Back away from the sur face to be cleaned The further away you are the less the pressure will be on the surface to be cleaned 2 Change to the 40 nozzle white This nozzle delivers a less powerful stre...

Page 11: ...of hard unpainted surfaces or for high reach areas unpainted metal or concrete DO NOT use on wood Yellow 15 intense cleaning of unpainted hard surfaces grills driveways concrete or brick walkways unpainted brick or stucco Green 25 standard cleaning nozzle for most applications yard tools sidewalks lawn furniture unpainted siding stucco gutters and eaves concrete brick surfaces White 40 cleaning of...

Page 12: ...ing DO NOT allow the high pressure spray to come in contact with unprotected skin eyes or with any pets or animals Serious injury will occur Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh which could result in amputation or other serious injury Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries DO NOT TRE...

Page 13: ...blems in power equipment Follow the instructions on the container and add to the gasoline NOTICE Use of fuels with greater than 10 ethanol are not approved for use in this product per EPA regulations and will damage the unit and void the warranty 2 Check engine oil level Refer to Engine Owner s Manual for correct procedure 3 Check pump oil level The oil level should come to the dot in the middle o...

Page 14: ...elief valve will open and release a spray of water from the pump to lower the internal temperature The valve will then close WARNING Risk of unsafe operation Stand on a stable surface and grip gun spray wand firmly with both hands Expect the gun to kick when triggered 13 Release trigger to stop water flow WARNING Risk of injury from spray Always engage 10 O the trigger lock O when gun is not in us...

Page 15: ... available an SAE 15W 40 oil may be used Change the pump oil after the first 50 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter or every 3 months TO CHECK OIL The oil level should come to the dot in the middle of 11 BB AA CC the sight glass AA HOW TO CHANGE PUMP OIL 1 Loosen pump oil fill plug BB 2 Place a container under the pump oil drain plug CC 3 Remove pump oil drain plug 4 After oil is dra...

Page 16: ...dTM fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer s instructions When adding a gasoline stabilizer fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline If only partially filled air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline 2 After adding a gasoline stabilizer run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be ...

Page 17: ...s within manufacturing tolerance of 10 In a continued commitment to improve quality the manufacturer reserves the right to make component changes design changes or specification changes when necessary and without notice SERVICE INFORMATION Do not return this product to your retailer Please contact our customer service department at www simpsoncleaning com LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer of this ...

Page 18: ...delines put forth in the instruction manual shall void warranty This warranty does not cover the following machines used for rental purposes damage resulting from shipping claims must be filed with freighter accident abuse act of God misuse or neglect Neither is damage from repairs or altera tions performed by non factory authorized personnel or failure to install and oper ate equipment according ...

Page 19: ... See Cleaning Water Inlet Filter paragraph in the Maintenance section for the correct procedure Air in hose Turn off the engine then the water source Disconnect the water source from the pump inlet and turn the water source on to remove all air from the hose When there is a steady stream of water present turn water source off Re con nect water source to pump inlet and turn on wa ter source Squeeze...

Page 20: ... Piston packings worn Please contact our customer service department at www simpsoncleaning com Worn or torn o ring Please contact our customer service department at www simpsoncleaning com Pump head or tubes damaged from freezing Please contact our customer service department at www simpsoncleaning com Pump pulsates Nozzle obstructed See Nozzle Cleaning paragraph in the Maintenance section for th...

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Page 24: ... Address www simpsoncleaning com Warranty Registration via Internet Copyright All Rights Reserved Assembled in U S A with domestic and foreign components FNA Group Inc 7152 99th Street Pleasant Prairie WI 53158 ...