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Section 4: Operation
Cleaning and Applying Chemical
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
pump.
CAUTION
• Starting the enginewithout all the hosesconnected and
without the water turned ON will damagethe pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instructionwill void warranty.
To apply detergent follow these steps:
I. Review useof spray tips.
2. Prepare detergent solution asrequired by
manufacturer.
3. Hangdetergent solution on "J" hook attached to
accessory tray, asshown in Figure 16.
4. Placesmall filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
CAUTION
• When insertingthe filter into a detergent solution bottle,
route the tube so asto keep it from inadvertentlycontacting
the hot mufflen
5. Make sure black spray tip isinstalled.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (White, Yellow, or Red).
6. Make sure garden hose isconnected to water inlet
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump and start engine.
7. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward,using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
8. Allow detergent to soak in between 3-5 minutes
before washingand rinsing. Reapplyasneeded to
prevent surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent
to dry on (prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT: You must flush the chemical injection
system after each use by placingthe filter into a bucket of
clean water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure
for I-2 minutes.
Pressure Washer Rinsing
After you have applied detergent, scour the surface
and rinse it clean as follows:
I. Apply safety latch to spray gun.
2. Remove black chemical spray tip from nozzle
extension.
3. Select and installdesired high pressure spray tip
following instructions "How to Use SprayTips" on
page 10.
4. Keep spray gun a safedistance from areayou plan to
spray.
WARNING
Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
Operate this unit on a stable surface.
Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid iniury if gun kicks back.
5. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then
check surfacefor damage. If no damageisfound, you
can assumeit isokay to continue rinsing.
6. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes asyou usedfor cleaning.
Automatic Cool Down System
(Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressingthe trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures
above 125°EThe system engagesto coot the pump by
discharging the warm water onto the ground.
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