Simpson MS60772, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...us plaît le PAS LE RETOURNE AU LIEU D ACHAT Contacter notre département de service clients à www simpsoncleaning com Save this manual for Future reference LISEZ ET CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS 3000 PSI 2 4 GPM IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before operating IMPORTANT Assurez vous que toute personne qui uti...

Page 2: ...ld 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 for CO alarm before using If yo...

Page 3: ...t 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 Materials placed against or near the pr...

Page 4: ...arly 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 penetrate skin Never place hands in...

Page 5: ...er the influence of alcohol 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 Never leave wand unattended while unit is running If proper starting procedure is not followed engine can kickback causing serious hand and arm injury If engine does not start after two pulls squeeze trigger of gun...

Page 6: ...s 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 cal ly op er at ed product befor...

Page 7: ...erious injury On pressure washers rated above 1600 psi 11032 kPa use the widest fan spray 40º nozzle and keep the spray a minimum of 8 20 cm from the pneumatic tire sidewall Do not aim spray directly at the joint between the tire and rim WARNING RISK OF Hot surfaces What 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 Dur...

Page 8: ...the gasoline quick start guide DANGER Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Risk of fluid injection and laceration When using the high pressure setting 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 WARNING Do not all...

Page 9: ... factory to be in the OPEN position See Label 8 on the side of the engine OFF ON 9 Verify the Engine Switch is turned to the ON Position See Label 9 on the side of the engine OFF ON 10 Verify the Choke Pin is Pulled Out to the CLOSED Position The Choke Pin has been preset by the factory to be in the CLOSED Position See Label 10 on the side of the engine 11 Pull the Recoil Starter Grip Pull the rec...

Page 10: ... high pressure pump Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for location and operation of engine controls C High Pressure Hose Carries the pressurized water from the pump to the gun and spray wand D Spray Gun Connects with spray wand to control water flow rate direction and pressure E Quick Connect Spray Wand Allows the user to quickly change out high pressure nozzles See How To Use Spray Wand instruct...

Page 11: ...o place NOTICE Risk of personal injury Avoid placing hands between handle and frame when assembling to prevent pinching 4 Remove the colored quick connect nozzles K from the plastic bag and insert them into correct grommet on the nozzle holder Nozzles are color coded to match colored nozzles on label Q 5 Connect wand E to gun D Tighten securely 6 Attach high pressure hose C to gun D Tighten se cur...

Page 12: ...must have a source of water The minimum requirements for a water supply are 20 psi and 5 Gallons Per Minute If your water source is a well the garden hose length can only be 30 ft 9 m max WARNING To reduce the possibility of contamination always protect against backflow when connected to a potable water system Pressure Washer Operating Features PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS The pressure setting is preset a...

Page 13: ...nted siding Black low pressure applies cleaning solutions Low pressure spray is safe on all surfaces Always verify compatibility of cleaning solution prior to use NOTICE The high pressure spray from your pressure washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood glass automobile paint auto striping and trim and delicate objects such as flowers and shrubs Before spraying check the item t...

Page 14: ...ee or smell You may be breathing CO even if you do not smell engine exhaust Breathing ex haust fumes will cause se ri ous injury or death En gine exhaust contains carbon mon ox ide an odorless and deadly gas Operate pressure washer in a well ventilated area Avoid en closed areas such as ga rages base ments etc Never op er ate unit in or near a lo ca tion occupied by humans or animals WARNING Risk ...

Page 15: ...rovide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 psi 6 Connect high pressure hose C to pump outlet I I 10 C 9 N J M 8 WARNING To reduce the possibility of contamination always protect against backflow when connected to a potable water system 7 Choose the correct nozzle for the job to be performed See How To Use spray Wand instructions in this section NOTE If applying a chemical or cleaning solution ...

Page 16: ...val of high pressure hose from spray gun or pump connection 5 See Storage section in this manual for proper storage procedures MAINTENANCE WARNING Risk of burn hazard When performing maintenance you may be exposed to hot surfaces water pressure or moving parts that can cause serious injury or death WARNING Risk of fire hazard Always disconnect spark plug wire let the engine cool and release all wa...

Page 17: ...o test CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER fIG 8 This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary 1 Remove filter by grasping end and removing it from water inlet of pump 2 Clean filter by flushing it with water on both sides 3 Re insert filter into water inlet of pump NOTE Cone side faces out NOTE Do not operate the pressure washer without filter properly installed storage ENGI...

Page 18: ...f fluid injection When using replacement spray wands or guns with this pressure washer DO NOT use a spray wand and or spray gun wand combination that is shorter in length than what was provided with this pressure washer as measured from the nozzle end of the wand to the gun trigger NOTICE The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous Use only accessories ...

Page 19: ...IBILITY OF ORIGINAL PURCHASER Initial User To process a warranty claim on your SIMPSON pressure washer report the concern to www simpsoncleaning com for authorization and direction to the nearest authorized service centre in your area Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described i...

Page 20: ...all for further engine troubleshooting No fuel Add fresh fuel Pressure builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pres sure Choke lever in the No Choke position Move choke to the Choke po si tion Spark plug wire not attached Attach spark plug wire Engine switch in OFF po si tion Place engine switch in ON position Choke lever in the Choke pos...

Page 21: ...Chemical screen not in cleaning solution Make sure end of detergent siphon hose is fully submerged into cleaning solution Chemical too thick Dilute chemical Chemical should be the same consistency as water Pressure hose is too long Lengthen water supply hose instead of high pressure hose Chemical build up in chemical injector Please contact our customer service department at www simpsoncleaning co...

Page 22: ... Worn or broken o rings 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 the correct procedure Please contact us for further information at www allpartsinc com ...

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