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2550 PSI Pressure Washer
Operator’s Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 203787GS Revision A (07/31/2007)
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton pressure washer. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton pressure washer will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with pressure washers and how to avoid them. Because Briggs & Stratton does not nece
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Unpack Pressure Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Rules Operator Safety This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all Equipment Description safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid Read this manual carefully and become familiar possible injury or death. with your pressure washer. Know its applications, The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word its limitations, and any hazards involved. (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a sa
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WARNING WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, death. nausea, fainting or death. Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, • Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least
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WARNING WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result The high pressure stream of water that this in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm equipment produces can cut through skin and its toward engine faster than you can let go. underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected, • NEVER pull starter cord
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WARNING NOTICE High pressure spray may damage fragile items including Starter and other rotating parts can entangle glass. hands, hair, clothing, or accessories. • DO NOT point spray gun at glass when using red 0° nozzle. • NEVER aim spray gun at plants. • NEVER operate pressure washer without protective housing or covers. • DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be NOTICE caught in the starter or other rotating parts. Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and • T
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Attach Handle and Accessory Tray Assembly 1. Place handle (A) onto handle supports (B) connected to Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt main unit. Make sure holes (C) in handle align with to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. holes (C) on handle supports. Your pressure washer requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the A recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer, please call th
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Add Engine Oil WARNING 1. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and cap/dipstick. explosive. NOTE: See Oil Recommendations in Maintenance section. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or Verify provided oil bottle is the correct viscosity for current death. ambient temperature. WHEN ADDING FUEL 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of • Turn pressure washer OFF and le
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4. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump inlet screen (A). Clean screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run pressure NOTICE washer if inlet screen is damaged. DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on. A • Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty. NOTE: Remove and discard the shipping caps from the pump’s high pressure outlet and water inle
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Features and Controls Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. A U B T C S D R E P M N F , G L H J K , A - Spray Gun — Controls the application of water onto L - Engine Identification — Provides model, type and code cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes trigger lock. of engin
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How to Start Your Pressure Washer Operation To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, instructions step-by-step. This starting information also please call the pressure washer helpline at (800) 743-4115. applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day. Pressure Washer Location 1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source Clearances and Air Movement capable of supplying water at a flow r
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12. Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope 10. Move choke lever (B) to “Choke” position. “snap back” against starter. NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in the 13. When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to “Run” “Run” position. position, as engine warms. If engine falters, move choke IMPORTANT: Before starting the pressure washer, be sure lever to “Choke” position, then to “Run” position. you are wearing adequate safety goggles. 14. After each starting attempt,
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How to Stop Your Pressure Washer How to Use Accessory Tray 1. Release spray gun trigger and let engine idle for two The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to minutes. store your spray gun, nozzle extension, ProjectPro® nozzles and turbo nozzle. There is also a hook at the front of the 2. Move throttle to SLOW position, then STOP accessory tray to hold your high pressure hose. position. NOTE: The extra hole in the tray is for storing a utility brush. The brush is NOT included wi
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3. Select desired ProjectPro® nozzle: How to Use ProjectPro® Nozzle System • For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher flow), The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV’s, patio switch between four different ProjectPro® system nozzles. furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select yellow ProjectPro® nozzles can be changed while pressure washer Delicate ProjectPro® nozzle. is running once spray gun trigger lock is engaged. The ProjectPro® n
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• To apply detergent, applies project specific cleaners To attach the turbo nozzle to the nozzle extension: to help break down stubborn dirt and grime on a 1. Engage trigger lock on spray gun trigger. variety of surfaces, select black ProjectPro® 2. Pull back collar on quick–connect and pull current cleaning detergent nozzle. nozzle off. Store nozzles in holder provided on the accessory tray. 3. Pull back on collar, insert turbo nozzle and release collar. Tug on turbo nozzle to make sure it is s
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7. Rotate detergent shut-off valve on cleaning tank to “On” 5. Keep the spray gun a safe distance from the area you position. plan to spray. WARNING Kickback from spray gun can cause you to fall. “On” Position • Operate pressure washer from a stable surface. • Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from 8. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location. portion of area to be washed and work upward, using • Firmly grasp s
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Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Maintenance Schedule - Fill in Dates as You Complete Regular Service Maintenance Task Service Dates Service Dates Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Before 100-300 Hours or Hours or Hours or Each Use Hours Yearly Yearly Yearly Pressure Washer 1 Check/clean water inlet screen X Check high pressure hose X Check detergent siph
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Before Each Use Check Detergent Siphoning Tube 1. Check engine oil level. Examine the detergent tank and detergent siphoning tube and clean if clogged. The tube should fit tightly on the 2. Clean debris. barbed fitting of the pump and detergent shut-off valve. 3. Check water inlet screen for damage. Examine the tube for leaks or tears. Replace the tank or tube 4. Check high pressure hose for leaks. if either is damaged. 5. Check detergent siphoning tube and tank for damage. 6. Check spray gun an
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6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back Engine Maintenance flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush WARNING between 30 to 60 seconds. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. 7. Reinstall nozzle into nozzle extension. 8. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun. WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 9. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place Check that high
