Generac Portable Products 2,100 PSI High Pressure Washer Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities. CAUTION! Do Not run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on. You must follow this caution or the pump will be damaged. CAUTION! Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection. Squeeze trigger on gun until you have a steady stream of water. This purges the pump of air and impurities. Checklist Before Starting Engine Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 12). Tighten by hand. Review the unit’s assembly to confirm you have performed all of the following:
Figure 12 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun Make sure the handle is in place and secure. Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the engine crankcase. Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank. Check for properly tightened hose connections. Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or damage to the high pressure hose. Position the nozzle in the low pressure mode (slide nozzle forward) and squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve pressure caused by turning ON the water. Water will flow out of the gun in a thin stream. Continue to hold trigger until there is a steady stream of water and no air remains in the system. Release the trigger.
Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow. Be sure to read “Safety Rules” and “How To Use Your Pressure Washer” before using the pressure washer. HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER Engage the safety latch to the spray gun trigger (Figure 13). If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408 . To Start Your 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.
Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 2.2 gallons per minute. Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer For Use” for illustrations. Make sure unit is in a level position. Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water . Move the choke lever to the “ Choke ” position (Figure 14). NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in the “ Run ” position.
8 Figure 13 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged Safety Latch • Move the throttle lever to “Fast” position, shown here as a rabbit (Figure 14). Figure 14 — Throttle and Choke Controls Throttle Lever Choke Lever Figure 14 — Throttle and Cho ke Controls Throttle Lever Choke Lever