Generac Power Systems 1040-2, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...onal 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 2 2000 PSI High Pressure Washer Manual No B3408 Revision 0 12 28 98 2000PSI Owner s Manual Problems Questions Before taking your unit back to the store call the pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 1408 M F 8 5 CST GENERAC The Reliable Ones ...

Page 2: ...d 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 loose clothing jewelr...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...ifications Outlet Pressure 2000 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 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 ...

Page 5: ... through pump when water reaches 140 145 F Warm water will discharge from pump onto ground This system prevents internal pump damage Gas Tank Fill with regular unleaded gasoline only Goggles Always use the enclosed goggles or other eye protection when running your pressure washer High Pressure Hose Connect one end to water pump and the other end to spray wand High Pressure Outlet Connection for hi...

Page 6: ...ich includes the following 1 carriage bolt 1 carriage hook 2 knobs If any of the 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 oper...

Page 7: ...g 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 Figure 4 Wipe dipstick clean Pour oil into oil fill opening until oil reaches FULL mark on the dipstick Stop...

Page 8: ...re 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 Figure 8 Clean the screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged Do not run the pressure washer if the inlet scre...

Page 9: ...g 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 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 Rules and Ope...

Page 10: ...sition 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 th...

Page 11: ...o 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 control 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 sp...

Page 12: ...ng the filter into a cleaning agent bottle route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot muffler Note After using chemical injection you must flush the hose and the pump with clear water to prevent chemicals from drying and clogging the chemical injection system See Cleaning Chemical Injector System on page 14 Pressure Washer Rinsing WARNING Be extremely careful if you must...

Page 13: ...s 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 Hose Examine t...

Page 14: ...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 14 using a 2mm or 5 64 allen wrench like the one included in the kit Use the wire included in the kit Figure 14 or a small paper clip to free the foreign materials clogging or restricting the nozzle Remove add...

Page 15: ...for 1 2 minutes 2 Shut off the engine and 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 connected 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 ...

Page 16: ...iner 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 Chemica...

Page 17: ... 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 Out ...

Page 18: ...18 Generac 2000PSI High Pressure Washer G E N E R A C T h e R e l i a b l e O n e s EXPLODED VIEW PUMP Drawing No B3361A ...

Page 19: ...23 93644 1 ACTUATOR Thermal Relief 24 96053 3 SEAL High Pressure 25 96015 3 RING Bearing 26 95380 1 SPRING Chemical Injector 27 95379 1 BALL 5 5 dia Chemical Injector 28 A1575 1 BARB HOSE Brass with Nylon Insert Item Part Qty Description 29 B2151 1 VENTURI ASSEMBLY 30 89138 1 SPRING Check Valve 31 B1879 1 SHUTTLE PISTON ASSEMBLY 32 A2503 1 SEAT Trapped Line Pressure 33 A2015 1 BALL Stainless Steel...

Page 20: ...20 Generac 2000PSI High Pressure Washer G E N E R A C T h e R e l i a b l e O n e s T h e R e l i a b l e O n e s Drawing No B3409 EXPLODED VIEW MAIN UNIT ...

Page 21: ...nlet 1 18 21424 CONNECTOR Garden Hose 1 19 B1288 TAG Pump Breather Cap 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 Item Part Description Qty 24 A1040C HOSE Chemical 1 25 A1041 FILTER Chemical Hose 1 26 NSP ENGINE B S 6HP 12H812 2 681 E1 Spec B2216A 1 27 B3356 MANUAL B S Engine 1 28 B3408 MANUAL Owners 1 29 B3057 KIT O Ring Main...

Page 22: ...NOTES Generac 2000PSI High Pressure Washer G E N E R A C T h e R e l i a b l e O n e s 22 ...

Page 23: ...NOTES Generac 2000PSI High Pressure Washer G E N E R A C T h e R e l i a b l e O n e s 23 ...

Page 24: ...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 without water supplied Damage or malfunctions resulting from accidents abuse modifications alterations or improper servicing Freezing or chemical deterioration Normal maintenance such...