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2700 PSI / 186 BAR
Operator’s Manual / Manuel d'opérateur / Bedienungsanleitung /
Manual do Operador / Manual del Operario
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Model No. 020224 (2700 PSI Pressure Washer) Manual No. 203763GS Revision - (04/23/2007)
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SAFETY RULES Warning Tag TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 A warning tag (Figure 1) is provided on your unit to inform Know Your Pressure Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 you of potential safety hazards. If the tag becomes damaged Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 or illegible, replace it by contacting your local Briggs & Operation . . . . . . . . .
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SAFETY RULES 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 nausea, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fainting or death. death. Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if WHEN ADDING FUEL inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes fainting or poisoning. before removing gas cap.
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SAFETY RULES WARNING WARNING Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will The high pressure stream of water that this pull hand and arm toward engine faster than equipment produces can pierce skin and its 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, ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
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SAFETY RULES CAUTION CAUTION Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk and shorten its life. of injury and damage to pressure washer. If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or DO NOT tamper with governed speed. contact Briggs & Stratton Power Products. DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure. NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or without protective housing or covers. CAUTION DO NOT
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KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 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. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Fuel Tank Throttle Lever Choke Lever Fuel Valve Accessory Tray High Pressure Hose Recoil Starter (on front of engine) Air Filter Spray Tips Nozzle Extension with Quick Con
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY PREPARING PRESSURE IMPORTANT: Read entire operator’s manual before you WASHER FOR USE attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you Unpack the Pressure Washer will need to perform these tasks: 1. Attach handle to main unit, then attach accessory tray 1. Remove everything from carton except pressure to handle. washer. 2. Add oil to engine crankcase. 2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from 3. Add fuel to
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ASSEMBLY 2. Insert carriage bolt through left side hole from outside 4. Place accessory tray over holes on handle (viewing of unit and attach a plastic knob from inside of unit from front of unit). Push the tree clips into the holes (viewing from rear of unit).Tighten by hand (Figure 3). until they sit flat against the accessory tray (Figure 4). Figure 3 — Attach Bolts to Handle Figure 4 — Attach Accessory Tray to Handle 3. Insert “L” bolts through holes on right side of handle (viewing from rea
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ASSEMBLY Connect Hose and Water Supply to Figure 8 — Connect the Garden Hose to Water Inlet Pump IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses before you start the engine. 1. Attach one end of high pressure hose to base of spray gun (Figure 5).Tighten by hand. Figure 5 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun 6. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length) to water inlet (Figure 8). Pull back on collar of quick connect, sl
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OPERATION How To Start Pressure Washer HOW TO USE PRESSURE To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow WASHER these instructions step-by-step.This starting information also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, at least a day. please contact the local Briggs & Stratton service center. 1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than Pressure Washer
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OPERATION 8. Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into WARNING nozzle extension. See “How to Use Spray Tips”. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will 9. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 12). pull hand and arm toward engine faster than Figure 12 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. Safety Latch ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger, to release pressure and avo
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OPERATION 3. ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction and squeeze 2. Place spray gun through hole on accessory tray on spray gun trigger to release retained high water right side of unit (Figure 15). pressure. NOTE:You may also use the hooks attached to the handle to store your gun and nozzle extension, as shown on page 6. WARNING 3. Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to The high pressure stream of water that this accessory tray on front of tray, as shown in Figure 15. equipment produces can p
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OPERATION 3. Select desired spray tip: 3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into detergent container. For gentle rinse, select white 40° spray tip. To scour surface, select yellow 15° or red 0° spray CAUTION tip. Keep the detergent siphoning tube from coming in To apply chemical, select black spray tip. contact with the hot muffler. 4. Pull back on collar, insert new spray tip and release collar. When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle, Tug on spray ti
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OPERATION Pressure Washer Rinsing Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it Wash and Rinse Surface with clean water before stopping the engine. This pressure washer permits regulation of output water pressure by varying the engine speed.The throttle control 1. Place detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of lever found on the front of the engine may be set, as shown clean water. in Figure 17: 2. Engage safety latch on spray gun. Figur
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SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS PRESSURE WASHER Outlet Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2700 psi MAINTENANCE Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) Detergent Use detergent approved for pressure washers Check and Clean Inlet Screen Water Supply Temperature . . . . Not to Exceed 100°F Examine the screen on the water inlet. Clean it if the Automatic Cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . Will cycle when water screen is clogged or replace
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MAINTENANCE Nozzle Maintenance O–Ring Maintenance A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun Through the normal operation of your pressure washer, trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure.The o–rings are used to keep the connections of the hoses and principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip spray gun tight and leak–free.These o-rings may become clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, worn or damaged. etc.To correct the problem, immediately
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STORAGE 4. Draw RV antifreeze (non-alcohol) into the pump by PREPARING THE UNIT pouring the solution into a 3-foot section of garden hose connected to inlet adapter and pulling recoil FOR STORAGE handle twice. Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of If available, use PumpSaver in place of RV antifreeze time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and and follow package instructions. “freeze” pump action. If you do not plan to use the pressure 5. Store unit in a clean, dr
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. Low pressure spray tip installed. 1. Replace spray tip with high pressure spray tip. 2. Water inlet is blocked. 2. Clear inlet. 3. Inadequate water supply. 3. Provide adequate water flow. 4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. 4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak. Pump has following problems: 5. Clogged inlet hose strainer. 5. Check and clean inlet hose failure to produce pressure, strainer. erratic pressure, chattering, loss 6. Water supp
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC PRESSURE WASHER OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective December 1, 2005 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before December 1, 2005 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the pressure washer that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. Th
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Plaque d'avertissement TABLE DES MATIÈRES Consignes de sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23 Une plaque d'avertissement (figure 20) figure sur l'appareil pour Connaître Votre Nettoyeur Haute Pression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 signaler les risques pour la sécurité. Si cette plaque vient à être Assemblage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27 endommagée ou illisible, la remplacer par
