Generac Power Systems 1040-0, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... washer is equipped with an Automatic Cool Down System See page 11 for details GENERAC This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endan ger the personal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in the manual before attempting to operate this unit Model No 1040 0 2000 PSI High Pressure Washer Manual No B2062 Revision 1 3 8 ...

Page 2: ...s or other particles to become airborne and fly at high speeds Never allow any part of the body to come in contact with the fluidstream DONOTcomeincontactwithafluidstreamcre ated by a leak in the high pressure hose The 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 wh...

Page 3: ... Rate 2 0 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 Briggs Stratton Quantum Rated Horsepower 6 0 Displacement 190cc Spark Plug Type RJ 19LM Set Gap To 0 030 inch 0 76mm Gasoline Capacity 1 6 U S quarts Oi...

Page 4: ...gh pressure stream The adjustable nozzle allows you to adjust the spray pattern which in turn adjusts the force of spray 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 hose Water Inlet Connection for garden hose High Pressure Hose Connect one end to water pump and the other end to spray wand Goggles ...

Page 5: ... above parts are missing or damaged call the pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 1408 PREPARING THE 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 To prepare your pressure washer for operation you will need to perform these tasks Attach the handle and attach the wire...

Page 6: ...rating temperature Do Not Use SAE 10W40 Oil Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible damage from running low on oil Place pressure washer on a level surface Clean area around oil fill and remove oil dipstick Figu...

Page 7: ...l high pressure hose and attach one end of hose to the base of the spray gun Figure 6 Tighten by hand Attach other end of high pressure hose to the high pressure outlet on the pump Figure 7 Tighten by hand Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet inspect the Inlet Screen see Figure 8 Clean the screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged DO NOT RUN THE PRESSURE WASHER ...

Page 8: ...e 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 exceed 140 F Be sure to read Safety R...

Page 9: ... position choke Note For a warm engine be sure the Throttle Control Lever is in the Fast position and the Choke Lever is in the Run position Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve air pressure caused by turning ON the water Water will spew out the gun in a thin stream Continue to hold trigger until you have a steady stream of water and no air remains This will make it easier to pull start...

Page 10: ... to adjust the spray to low pressure mode Figure 11 Slide the nozzle backward to achieve high pressure Located on the side of the pump is a pressure con trol knob You can increase and decrease the pressure of the spray by turning the knob clockwise or counterclockwise respectively Figure 12 Point the nozzle toward the ground and press the trigger to test the pattern Twisting the nozzle adjusts the...

Page 11: ...ming 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 scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location Pressure in a running washer builds a...

Page 12: ...Check for cuts leaks abrasions or bulging of cover 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 the maximum pressure rating of your pressure washer Check Detergent H...

Page 13: ... the engine and turn off the water supply Separate the nozzle extension from the gun Adjust the nozzle 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 1...

Page 14: ...nd let it cool then remove all 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 w...

Page 15: ...NOTES 15 H i g h P r e s s u r e W a s h e r G E N E R A C Generac 2000PSI High Pressure Washer ...

Page 16: ...trainer 5 Check and clean inlet hose strainer 6 Water supply is over 140 F 6 Provide cooler water supply 7 Outlet hose is blocked 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 Chem...

Page 17: ...ark plug 6 Bad spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Water in gasoline 7 Drain gas tank fill with fresh fuel 8 Overchoking 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 O...

Page 18: ...G E N E R A C EXPLODED VIEW PRESSURE WASHER Drawing No B2063 Generac 2000PSI 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: ...2 2 16 52858 NUT M8 Locking Flange 5 17 A1408 CAP Garden Hose Inlet 1 18 21424 CONNECTOR Garden Hose 1 20 27007 MOUNT Rubber Foot 2 21 B1214 HHCS M8 X 1 25 X 45 Long 2 22 39414 HHCS M8 x 35 2 23 52265 HHCS M8 x 65 1 24 A1040B HOSE Chemical 1 25 A1041 FILTER Chemical Hose 1 26 B2216 ENGINE Briggs Stratton 6HP Quantum 1 27 A2097 SEAL Engine Donut 1 30 A1803 PUMP GPW FH Assembly 1 31 97100 CAP High P...

Page 20: ...G E N E R A C Generac 2000PSI High Pressure Washer Drawing No B2274 EXPLODED VIEW XXXXXX 20 H i g h P r e s s u r e W a s h e r EXPLODED VIEW PUMP ...

Page 21: ... 96 x 1 78 32 97929 6 SPRING Check Valve Outlet 33 97843 1 O RING 9 25 x 12 81 x 1 78 34 A2017 2 PAR BACK Backup Ring 35 A1719 1 PIN 2 0 Dia Spindle 36 A1711 1 SPINDLE Pressure Regulator 37 93656 1 O RING Spindle 1 4 x 3 8 x 1 16 cs 38 A3829 1 O RING Retainer Nut 14 x 17 56 x 1 78 39 A1712 1 NUT Retainer Spindle 40 A1716 1 SPRING Unloader 41 A2016 1 PAR BACK Backup Ring 42 A2039 1 HANDLE Unloader ...

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...