Quick Setup Guide
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer instruction manual and the engine instruction manual before operating the pressure washer.
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Steps A-C:
A: Install the Handle
Place the handle onto the frame. Depress the snap buttons and slide the handle assembly onto the frame until the snap buttons click into place. Alternatively, slide the handle assembly onto the frame and secure it with the provided saddle bolts and knobs.
[Diagram Description: Shows the handle assembly being attached to the pressure washer frame, with arrows indicating where snap buttons engage or where bolts secure the handle.]
B: Add/Check Oil
The engine is shipped without oil. Before starting the engine, add the oil provided using the oil spout. Check the oil level prior to each use. Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for the complete procedure.
[Diagram Description: Illustrates adding oil to the engine's oil reservoir using the provided oil spout. A dipstick is also visible for checking oil levels.]
C: Add Gasoline
In a well-ventilated outdoor area, add fresh, high-quality, unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine. Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for the complete procedure.
[Diagram Description: Depicts adding unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank of the pressure washer, emphasizing a well-ventilated area.]
Important Safety Information
DANGER:
- Never run the 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.
Quick Start Guide
Steps 1-11:
- Connect Garden Hose to Pump
Thread the garden hose to the pump inlet.[Diagram Description: Shows a garden hose being connected to the pump inlet.]
- Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
Thread the high-pressure hose to the pump outlet.[Diagram Description: Shows a high-pressure hose being connected to the pump outlet.]
- Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Thread the other end of the high-pressure hose to the spray gun.[Diagram Description: Shows the other end of the high-pressure hose being connected to the spray gun.]
- Connect Spray Wand to Spray Gun
Thread the spray wand into the end of the spray gun.[Diagram Description: Shows the spray wand being attached to the spray gun.]
- Connect QC Nozzles to Spray Wand
Pull the quick-connect coupler back and insert the nozzle. Release the quick-connect coupler and twist the nozzle to ensure it is secure in the coupler.[Diagram Description: Illustrates connecting a QC nozzle to the spray wand's quick-connect coupler.]
- Turn Water Faucet Completely On
Do not run the unit without the water supply connected and turned on. Use Cold Water Only.[Diagram Description: Shows a water faucet being turned fully on.]
- Release Air from System
Release all air from the pump and high-pressure hose by depressing the trigger until a steady stream of water is present. This takes approximately 30 seconds.[Diagram Description: Shows the trigger on the spray gun being squeezed to release air and water.]
- Verify the Engine Switch is turned to the ON Position
[Diagram Description: Shows the engine's ON/OFF switch in the ON position.]
- 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.[Diagram Description: Shows the choke pin in the CLOSED (pulled out) position.]
- Pull the Recoil Starter Grip
Pull the recoil starter grip to start the engine.[Diagram Description: Shows the recoil starter grip being pulled to start the engine.]
- Push the Choke Pin to the OPEN Position
Gradually move the Choke Pin to the OPEN Position after the engine starts.[Diagram Description: Shows the choke pin being moved to the OPEN (pushed in) position after the engine starts.]
