Simpson Cleaning CM60973 USE AND CARE MANUAL

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NOTE: The starting position of the choke will vary depending on the engine temperature. If

starting a cold engine, move the choke lever towards the CHOKE position. If starting a warm

engine, move the choke lever towards the RUN position.

4. Slide the choke to CHOKE for starting a COLD

engine. Slide to RUN for a warm engine

STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING:

Attempting to start the engine incorrectly or using the pressure washer incorrectly can

result in engine and/or pressure washer damage, and may cause serious injury or death.

To avoid these hazards, be sure to read, understand, and follow the steps outlined in the

OPERATING CHECKLIST section of the owner’s manual before starting the engine, and

follow all the guidelines for proper use of the pressure washer.

OPERATING CHECKLIST

NOTICE

Running the pressure washer for more than two minutes without the spray gun trigger

pulled will overheat the pump and possibly cause damage. The thermal relief valve will

open and spray water to help cool the pump as it overheats. To avoid overheating the

pump,shuto�theengineifnotbeingusedforlongerthantwominutes.

PUMP DAMAGE

Starting the Engine

1. Complete the steps in the OPERATING CHECKLIST section of this manual before

starting the engine. Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump or engine. If

needed,refertoyourEngineOwner’sManualforspecicstartinginstructions.

2. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.

3. Rotate the fuel valve to the

ON position (if applicable).

OFF

The water source should be connected, turned on, any air purged from the system,

and the trigger lock placed in the locked position.

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