6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow. 7. Be sure to read “Safety Rules” and “How To Use Your Pressure Washer” before using pressure washer. Figure 7 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun Figure 8 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump Figure 9 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet Inspect inlet screen, DO NOT use if damaged, clean if dirty. Section 3: Assembly CAUTION • Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty. There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a ‘Y’ shut-off connector or other convenience-type water shut-off valve. • Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use. • Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection. High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other particles to become airborne. WARNING 9 HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-888-611-6708. To Start Pressure Washer To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions step-by-step.This starting information also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day. 1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 3.7 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose. 2. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and to pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer for Use” for illustrations. 3. Make sure unit is in a level position. 4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure washer pump. Turn ON water. 5. Squeeze trigger on gun until you have a steady stream of water.This purges pump of air and impurities. 6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 10). Tighten by hand. 7. Place colored quick connect spray tips in slots on holder that’s attached to nozzle extension (Figure 11). 8. Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into nozzle extension. See “How to Use Spray Tips” on page 10. 9. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 12). 10. Move variable pressure control lever to “High” position, shown on engine as a rabbit (Figure 13). Safety Latch Figure 12 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged Figure 10 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun Figure 13 - Variable Pressure Control Lever 4 Operation Section CAUTION • Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty. DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on. Figure 11 — Install Spray Tips in Holder 10 11. Start engine according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual. Also see operating instructions tag located on the pressure washer. How to Stop Your Pressure Washer • Move variable pressure control lever to “Stop” position. • Turn engine off according to instructions given in the engine owner’s manual. • Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose. NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you release the pressure. How to Use Accessory Tray The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to store your nozzle extension, turbo nozzle and utility brush, and slots to hold the cleaning solution bottle and the detergent siphoning filter.There are also two hooks at the ends of the handle to hold your spray gun and high pressure hose. 1. Place nozzle extension through hole on accessory tray, as shown in Figure 14. 2. Hang chemical solution bottle on “J” hook and place detergent siphoning filter in last slot on left (Figure 14). 3. Place utility brush in the second to last slot on right in tray (Figure 14). 4. Place turbo nozzle through hole on accessory tray, as shown in Figure 14. 5. Place spray gun on hook attached to accessory tray on right side of unit (Figure 14). 6. Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to accessory tray on left side of unit, as shown in Figure 14. How to Use Spray Tips The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to switch between four different spray tips.The spray tips vary the spray pattern as shown below (Figure 15). Follow these instructions to change spray tips: 1. Engage safety latch on spray gun. Figure 14 — Typical Accessory Tray Section 4: Operation • NEVER exchange spray tips without locking the safety latch on the trigger. A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray which increases risk of injury and damage to unit. CAUTION 40° White 15° Yellow 0° Red Black Use to apply chemical Figure 15 — Spray Tip Spray Patterns Low Pressure High Pressure CAUTION • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. • If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger on spray gun. Avoid injury from kickback. 11 2. Pull back collar...