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Pressure Washer
Operator’s Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 203628GS Revision - (07/25/2007)
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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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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 safety This high quality c
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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° spray tip. • 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
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Attach Handle 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 on handle supports. Your pressure washer requires some assembly and is ready A for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure C washer, please call the pressure washer hel
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High Altitude Add Fuel At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum Fuel must meet these requirements: 85 octane / 85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable. To • Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is • A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High required. Operation without this adjustment will cause altitude use, see High Altitude. decreased performance, increased fuel consumption, and • Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
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3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect 6. Turn ON the water, squeeze the trigger on the spray gun inlet screen (A). Clean screen if it contains debris or to purge the pump system of air and impurities. have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run pressure WARNING washer if inlet screen is damaged. Risk of eye injury. A Spray can splash back or propel objects. • Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use. • Before starting the pre
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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. J K A L B M C D N E P F R G S T H U A - Fuel Tank — Fill tank with regular unleaded fuel. Always N - Pressure Control Knob — Varies pressure of high leave room for fuel expansion. pressure spray. B - Choke Lever — Prepares
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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 outside near a water source Clearances and Air Movement capable of supplying water at a flow ra
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10. Push engine rocker switch to run position (I). WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. • NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun pressure. 11. Push choke lever (A) to “Choke” position. • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and 12. Move throttle lever (B) to “Fast” position then
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Follow these instructions to change spray tips: WARNING 1. Engage trigger lock on spray gun. Contact with muffler area can result in serious WARNING burns. The high pressure stream of water that this Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, equipment produces can cut through skin and structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation. • DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. • NEVER exchange spray tips without
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Usage Tips Cleaning and Applying Detergent • For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to CAUTION 24 inches away from cleaning surface. Chemicals can cause bodily injury, and/or property • If you get spray tip too close, especially using a high damage. pressure spray tip, you may damage surface being cleaned. • NEVER use caustic liquid with pressure washer. • Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps. Follow all • DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires. manufacturers i
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9. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on with clean water before stopping the engine. (prevents streaking). 1. Engage trigger lock on spray gun. IMPORTANT: You must flush the detergent siphoning 2. Remove high pressure spray tip from nozzle extension. system after each use by placing the
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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 Hours or Hours or Hours or Each Use Yearly Yearly Yearly Pressure Washer 1 Check/clean water inlet screen X Check high pressure hose X Check detergent siphoning hose/fil
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General Recommendations Pressure Washer Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance and Clean Debris extend the life of the pressure washer. See any Briggs & Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from cleaning Stratton Authorized Dealer for service. system. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area The pressure washer’s warranty does not cover items that around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris. have been subjected to operator abuse or negligen
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Nozzle Maintenance 6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun between 30 to 60 seconds. trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following these instructions: 7. Reinstall nozzle extensio
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Checking Engine Oil Level Engine Maintenance Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least WARNING every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. 1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill, remove oil cap/dipstick and Unintentional sparking can result in fire or wipe dipstick with clean cloth. Insert dipstick, DO NOT electric shock. screw in. Remove and and check oil level. 3. Verify oil is at “Full” mark (A) on dipstick. Replace and WHE
