OPERATION
STARTING/STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
CAUTION
Do not run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
Before starting the engine (Fig. 3 - 8):
■ Connect all hoses.
■ Check all fluids (oil and gas).
■ Turn the garden hose on then squeeze the trigger to
relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady
stream of water appears.
To start the engine (Fig. 9):
■ Push primer bulb 3 times.
NOTE: If starting the engine for the first time, push
the primer bulb 5 times.
■ Grasp the recoil starter and pull slowly until
resistance is felt.
■ Give the start recoil short, brisk pulls to start the
engine.
To stop the engine:
■ Press and hold the switch in the OFF position for
three (3) seconds or until the engine stops (Fig. 10).
SELECTING THE RIGHT QUICK-CONNECT
NOZZLE FOR THE JOB (Fig. 11 - 13)
The nozzle colors and spray patterns are:
■ black (low pressure),
■ green (medium pressure) 25°,
■ red (high pressure) 0°.
CAUTION
NEVER change nozzles without locking the lock
out (28) on the spray wand (Fig. 11).
Using the quick-connect collar, changing nozzles to
easy:
■ Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure (Fig. 13).
To connect a nozzle to the spray wand:
■ Push the nozzle into the quick-connect collar until it
clicks in place and is secured properly (Fig. 12).
To disconnect a nozzle from the spray wand once the
cleaning job is complete:
■ Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water
supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
■ Engage the lock out on the wand by pushing up on
the lock out until it clicks into the slot (Fig. 11).
■ Pull back and hold the collar.
■ Remove the nozzle by pulling it from the collar.
■ Place hand over nozzle then pull back the quick-
connect collar. Place nozzle in the nozzle storage
area on the top of the machine.
USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER (Fig. 11)
To engage the lock out:
■ Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot.
CAUTION
Always engage the lock while not squeezing
the trigger.
To disengage the lock out:
■ Push the lock out down and into its original position.
MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER (Fig. 14)
NOTE: Never lift or carry this product using the
moving handle.
■ Turn the pressure washer off.
■ Standing at the back of the machine, grasp the
handle firmly with both hands and pull the handle up
until it locks into place with a “click”.
■ Tilt the machine toward you until it balances on the
wheels, then roll the machine to the desired position.
STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER (Fig. 14)
CAUTION
Do not move the product while the machine is
running.
Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time before placing the
storage handle in the “store” position. Store machine in
a dry, covered area where the weather can’t damage it.
WASHING WITH DETERGENT (Fig. 15)
Use only soaps designed for pressure washers;
household detergents can damage the pump.
Many detergents require mixing prior to use. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions on the solution bottle. Prepare
cleaning solution as instructed on the solution bottle.
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