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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER
HU80522
Your pressure washer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 3 � Specific Safety Rules ...................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should WARNING: be carefully checked to determine that it will operate Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow properly and perform its intended function. Check for all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause breakage of parts, mo
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank or any electrical device. inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, �Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors and the like. and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdo
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand Read The Operator’s Manual operator’s manual before using this product. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result CAUTION: in minor or moderate injury.
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ™ Engine ........................................................................................................................................... Briggs and Stratton Q45 * Fuel Tank Capacity ......................................................................................................................................1 quart (.95 liters) Maximum Pounds Per Square Inch Pressure ...............................................................................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER RECOIL STARTER See Figure 1. The recoil starter is pulled to start the machine. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of SPRAY WAND the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as The spray wand has a gripping surface that provides added well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before control of the spray wand and helps reduce fatigue. use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating STORAGE STRAP fea
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this BUTTON tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warn- HANDLE ing could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso- ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. HANDLE TUBE WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that cou
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ASSEMBLY ADDING OIL TO THE ENGINE OIL CAP / See Figure 3. DIPSTICK NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately 2 oz. of oil in the engine from testing. You must add oil to the engine before starting it the first time. CAUTION: Any attempt to start the engine without adding oil will result in engine failure. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Unscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter- clockwise. Using 4-stroke engine oil (SAE 30), fill to the upper leve
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE SPRAY WAND SPRAY See Figure 5. WAND To attach the spray wand extension: Place the threaded end of the wand extension in the GROOVED GRIPPING connector on the end of the spray wand assembly. SURFACE Turn the connector clockwise until it stops. This secures the wand extension in place. When not in use, remove the spray wand extension from the spray wand by turning the connector counter clock- wise. Store both pieces on top of the pressure washer. CONNECTING HIG
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ASSEMBLY CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO THE PUMP See Figure 7. THREADED NIPPLE ������After the high pressure hose has been uncoiled and attached to the spray wand: Align the collar on the threaded nipple on the pump. COLLAR Insert the nozzle on the end of the high pressure hose collar into the threaded nipple. Turn the collar clockwise to tighten the hose securely to the pump. Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured. CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE PRESSURE WA
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S T O P OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could PRIMER BULB 3X result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. RECOIL STARTER WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacture
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OPERATION USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER See Figure 11.�� For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the spray wand at all times. Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure washer. Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the nozzle. LOCK OUT To engage the lock out: Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot. SLOT To disengage the lock out: Push the lock out down and into its original position. For the most effective cleaning, the spray nozzle
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OPERATION MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER TO MOVE THE MACHINE See Figure 14. NOTE: Never lift or carry this product using the moving handle. Turn the pressure washer off. Standing at the back of the machine, grasp the handle firmly with both hands and pull the handle up until it locks into place with a “click”. Tilt the machine toward you until it balances on the wheels, then roll the machine to the desired position. STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 14. �����Store the pressure washer
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER WARNING: See Figure 16. A dirty air filter will cause starting difficulty, loss of When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. performance, and shorten the life span of the engine. Check Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause the air filter monthly. For best performance, replace the air product damage. filter at least once a year. Remove the shroud screws holding the shroud in place WARNING: as shown in figure 16. Remove the a
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MAINTENANCE REMOVING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY See Figure 17. To change the spark plug, you must remove the wheel. To remove: Remove the hitch pin from the axle. Lift the machine and slide the axle/wheel combination out of the machine base as shown. NOTE: Reinstall the wheel when maintenance is complete by reversing the above procedure. HITCH CHECKING A FOULED SPARK PLUG PIN See Figure 18. AXLE Remove the wheel assembly as explained above. Fig. 17 Remove the screws holding the panel in plac
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MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE OIL See Figure 20. Run engine out of gas. Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time. �Place the pressure washer on blocks and put a container under the pressure washer. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the old oil. NOTE: Drain the oil while the engine is still warm but not hot. Warm oil will drain quickly and more completely. Replace the oil drain plug. Replace the oil with new, clean oil. This engine will hold 20 oz. (.6 liters) of oil (SAE 30). CONTAINER N
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine fails to start 1. No fuel in tank 1. Fill tank 2. Spark plug shorted or fouled 2. Replace spark plug 3. Spark plug is broken (cracked 3. Replace spark plug porcelain or electrodes broken) 4. Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, 4. Replace lead wire or attach to spark or disconnected from spark plug plug 5. Ignition inoperative 5. Contact aut
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