Briggs & Stratton 20288 user manual

User manual for the device Briggs & Stratton 20288

Device: Briggs & Stratton 20288
Category: Pressure Washer
Manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton
Size: 2.98 MB
Added : 10/31/2013
Number of pages: 36
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Model / Modèle
Operator’s Manual
020288
Manuel d’utilisation
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Vous avez des questions? Vous n'avez pas besoin
d'aller loin pour trouver de l'aide!
Call: Pressure Washer Helpline
Appelez: Ligne d'assistance de Nettoyeur à
Pression
1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT
Web: www.briggsandstratton.com
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT
Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Avant d’utiliser ce produit, veuillez lire le manuel et suivre
Safety Rules and Operating I

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Section Safety Rules 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Know Your Pressure Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Obey all safety messages that follow this Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section 1: 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

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Section 1: 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 sq

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Section 1: 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. CAUTI

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Section Features and Controls 2 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. Spray Gun High Pressure Hose Recoil Starter Air Filter Oil Fill/Dipstick Primer Bulb High Pressure Outlet Throttle Control Lever & Water Inlet Adjustable Nozzle Detergent Siphoning Tube/F

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Section Assembly 3 5. Connect water supply to pump. ASSEMBLY 6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. IMPORTANT: Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. Attach Handle to Unit 1. Place handle assembly onto handle supports connected Unpack the Pressure Washer to main unit. Make sure holes in handle align with 1. Remove everything from carton except pressure holes on handle supports (Figure 1). washer. Figure 1 — Attach Handle to Base 2. Ope

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Section 3: Assembly Add Engine Oil and Fuel Figure 6 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet Inspect inlet � Place pressure washer on a level surface. screen. DO NOT CAUTION use if damaged; Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has clean if dirty. been properly filled with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure. IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the � Refer to engine manual for oil and fuel fill information. water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F). �

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Section Operation 4 How to Start Your Pressure Washer HOW TO USE YOUR To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow PRESSURE 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 call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115. 1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater

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Section 4: Operation 9. When starting engine, position yourself as recommended NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast” position when operating the pressure washer. in Figure 9 and start engine according to instructions given in engine operator’s manual.Also see operating WARNING instructions tag located on the pressure washer. Running engines produce heat.Temperature of Figure 9 - Recommended Starting Position muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). Severe burns can

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Section 4: Operation 3. Twisting nozzle adjusts spray pattern from a narrow How to Use the Adjustable Nozzle pattern to a fan pattern (Figure 12). You should now know how to START and STOP your Figure 12 — Adjusting the Nozzle for Spray Pattern pressure washer.The information in this section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern and to apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals. CAUTION A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray which increases risk of injury and damage to unit. �

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Section 4: Operation 4. Slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure mode. 3. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area, then check Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle in high the surface for damage. If no damage is found, it is okay pressure position. to continue cleaning. 5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. 4. Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray down with same overlapping strokes as you used for gun a

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Section Maintenance 5 SPECIFICATIONS PRESSURE WASHER Outlet Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 psi MAINTENANCE Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 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 it if sc

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Section 5: Maintenance 1. Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high 5. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray flushing water through nozzle extension (Figure 15). gun and remove o-ring and screen from nozzle Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.Turn adjustable extension. Flush screen, spray gun, and adjustable nozzle extension to stream spray and move nozzle nozzle extension with clean water to clear debris. from low to high w

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Section Storage 6 Protecting the Pump ENGINE MAINTENANCE To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral See the engine operator’s manual for instructions on how deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver to treat pump.This to properly maintain the engine. prevents freeze damage and lubricates pistons and seals. CAUTION NOTE: PumpSaver is available as an optional accessory. It is not included with the pressure washer. Contact the Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used nearest authorized s

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Section Troubleshooting 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. Nozzle in low pressure mode. 1. Pull nozzle backward for high pressure mode. 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, erratic strainer. pressure, chattering, loss of 6. Water

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Notes 17

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Notes 18

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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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Section Règles de Sécurité 1 VEUILLEZ CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS TABLE DES MATIÈRES RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ Règles de Sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23 Ceci est la sûreté le symbole vif. Il est utilisé pour Fonctions et Commandes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 vous alerter aux dangers de blessure personnels Assemblage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26 potentiels. Obéir tou


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