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Owner's Manual/Manual

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Model No. 1974-0 (2100 PSIPressureWasher)Manual

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Generac Portable Products 2100 PSI PressureWasher

TABLE

OF CONTENTS

SAFETY

RULES

SafetyRules ....................................
2-4
KnowYour PressureWasher ........................ 5
j_IL

Assembly ...................................... 6-7
Opera, on .................................... 8-10
Product Specific_Jons ............................
II
Maintenance .................................
I I-13
Storage ........................................
Troubleshooting .................................
Replacement Par_s ............................
Warranty .................................

The safety alert symbol (_I,) is used with a signal word

14
15
16-17
last P_e

(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING),
a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to h_=z_rds,DANGER
indicates
a hazard which, ff not avoided, w_ff result fn death or serious
injury, WARNING
fndfcates a h_z_rd which, if not
couldresult in death or serious fniury. CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, ff not avoided, might result
minor or moderate injury. CAUTION,
when used
without the aler_csymbol, indicates a situation that
result in equipment damage. Follow safety messzses
avoid or reduce the risk of fniury or de_th.

EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
_Read with your
this manual
familiar
pressure carefully
vrasher. and
Knowbecome
its
applicadons, its limitations and any hazards
involved.
Every effort has been made to ensure _at
this

manual

Ts accurate

and

current,

However,

Thls is
the to safeL_
alert personal
symbol. injury
It is used
to
alert
you
potential
hazards.
Obey all safeL_ messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

could
to

The engine exhaust from this product €ontalns
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm,

reserve

the right to change, al_r or otherwise improve the product
and thisdocument at any time wfthout priorno_ce.
!n _he S_e 0f c_iifum!a_ spa#(_r_ster is_qU!_d bylaw
(SeC_i°n _42 0f_e C_lTf°mi_ Pub!!€ ReS0U_es Cede)i
Ot_er S_tes m_ have Sfmflar I_S i Fede_l laws apply On

WARNING

fnforma_-Jon in
we

avoided,

Hazard

Symbols

and

Meanings

fed,_l I_nds I_yO_ e_ip
_he m_me_ _idl _ _p,r k arres_r,
!t mUSt:be m_in_!_ed fn effect!ve w_c_r_rig
Toxic Fumes

Slippery
Surface

Fire

rVlovingParts

ElecCric&l Shock

F_II

Fluid In[ecCion

Explos(on

HoC Surface

FlyingObjects

Kickback

Generac Portable Produc_ 2100 PSIPressureW_sher

DANGER

WARN

WHEN

ADDING

ING

FUEL

,Turn presSU_ _her

OFF _nd Ictic _!

at !east2 minutes

bdo__m0v!n_
_ _p
' F(II
fuel
_nk OUtdoOrsL
,DO
'_eP

,DO

NO! overfill
tank_AI!0w sP_-Ce
for
fuel aY_ayfro m spa_€ open/lames, pi!_ I!ghts¢h_ r. and

NOT dp engine 0r eClUiprnen__.tangleWhich eaUsesfuel

, DO NOT Sprayflammabl_ liquids
WHEN TRANSPORTING
OR REPAIRI NG EQU!PMEN'I"
' Transpordrepalr
withfuel tank E'VlPTYOr with fuel shutoff
WHEN STORING
IN TANK

FUEL OR EQUIPMENT

W!TH

FUEL

' StOreawayfrom fureaces, stoves_w_cerh_terS_ dothes
dryers 0r otherappl!ancesthat havepilot !(gh
t_or 0the_
ignition SOUrc_bet_.Us_thc_y
canignite fuel VapOrs

WARN
, _ep Spray nozzle b_een

8 co 24 inchesawayfrom Cleaning

, Operate thi_, unit on _ stable suriname
, The gleaning area shOUld have adequateslopes _ncl drainage tO

_dOCO
theP_sib!l!__ af_ll

,Be _mely
eareful ify0u mUStUSethepmsSU_ _her
from
a ladder,scaffoldingor any ocher relatively unstable location

, _f_!Yg_Psp_ gun_f_hb_hh_ _h_n_Sin_

ING

Generac Portable Products 2100 PSI PressureWasher

CAUTION

DO NO'r

s_Um

Sp_

gun !n open p_!cion.

,0o NOTlea,_S_ray
gU"U"_"d_d Wh!le
m_h!,e
,NEVER
,

USea sP_

gun which does not have a cr(_er lock or

A!W_ys be certain spray gun, no_!es and _C_eSsories

CAUTION

!i_yoU have quascions ab0uc intended u_ei ask d_!er
c0n_

,NEVER

Biffs

& Str_tton

operate

units _Ch broken

_^dch_c prot_ve

Before _r_ing

par_

Or missing p_rt_; or

h0using0r covers.

, DO NOT by_ass
,

powe_ produc_.

_.ny S&fe_ device on this

machine_

pressur_ w_-sher in co!d We_Jher. check a!l

of _e equipment to be surc (co has not formed _h_re

, NEVER- move machine by pul!ing on high pressu_
handl_ prev(d_d

hOSe.

on unit.

, Chccl¢ fuelsystem for le_ksor Signs Of deteriorationL

Such as

Chafed or sp0n_)" hos_i !o_e or missing clamps, 0r d_.m_ed
tank
or cap. C0r reccal! d_eccs b_ore Operating PmSSU_

,'-his
Power
_Ch

m_m
4

equipment

(_ designed to be USed With Bri_S

Productt. author!zeal
P"r_s th_

DO N_

p_rts ONLY,

c0mP_

& Strat:on

If equ!pmenl: it. used

_i_h minimum spcc!fieati0ns

Generec Por_ble Produc_s2100 PSIPressureW_sher

KNOWYOUR

PRESSURE

WASH ER

Read (;his owner's manual and safeL-_frules before operating your pressure washer.
Compare the Tllus_retTonswith your pressure wr_sher to famTITr_rTze
yourself wTth the IocatTons of vr_rious controls r_nd
r_djustme_ts. Sr_vethTs mr_nualfor future reference.

High Pressure Hose

Air Cle_r_er .............

PrTmer Bulb

........... High _ressure O_tlet .......
& W_er Inlet

Pump eq_!pped with
A_om_ti¢
Cool DOWn

FuelTa_k

A!r C!eaner _ Dry ?/pe fTIter elemen: limits the am0unt
Of dirt _r_d d_JStthat gets in

H!gh P_ssure
hos_i

Automatic
C00! Down System _ Cycles
_hrough pump When _er
reaches 125%1_5_E Warm
W_ter wili rJischar
from P ump onto

Data Tag {no€ shown, near rear _f base P!aCe)
Pro¥ides model _nd serial n_mber of pressure _sher.
have _hese readily zv_il_ble iF Czl]i_g for assis_cei

system Prevents I nternal Pump damage,
Chemlcal
Iniectlon Siphon/Filter
_ Use _o sipho_

Primer

p_SSu_

Rec0!! starter
Used for S_ng
the e_gine m_n_ally,
Spray Gun _ Cor_trols the applic_Jo_ of water onto
clea_|_g s_r_r_ce wll:h tr_er
devlce_ I_cl_des sr_tetylatch.

Fue Tank _

High PressUre Hose
Connec_ 0r_e end :o w,'_ter
pump _cl the O_her e_d _ sprey gUn,

water

Bulb

!n!e_

Oudet

C_nnec:!0n _r high pressure

Prepares a _oId engine for s_rtingi

€OnneC:!_n fo_ g_rd_n hose,

Generac Portable Products 2100 PSI PressureWasher

ASSEMBLY

Attach

IMPORTANT:
Read entire owner's manual before you
attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer.

Remove Pressure Washer
Carton

From

Remove the parts bag, accessories, and inserts included
with pressure washer.

Slice t_vo corners at the end of c_rton from top to
botr;om so the panel can be folded down flat,

Remove pressure washer from carl;ore

Carton

Handle

Place handle assembly onto handle supports connected
to main unit, Make sure holes in handle align with
holes on handle supports (Figure I).

Alig

Handle
Supports

Contents

Items in the carton
Main Unit
Handle

NOTE: It may be necessary to move the handle supports
from side to side in order to align the handle so it will slide
over the handle supports.

include:

High Pressure Hose
Spray Gun
Nozzle Extension

Insert carriage bolts through holes from outside of
unit and aI;t'.acha plastic knob from inside of unit
(Figure 2).Tighten by hand.

Safety Goggles
Oil Bottle
Parts Bag (which includes the following):
Owner's Manual
5

Engine Manual
Owner's Registration Card
Handle Attachment Hardware

PREPARING
WASHER

PRESSURE
FOR USE

hook fn place with pliers and attach Iocknut with
7/16" wrench (Figure 3),

If you have any problems with the assembly of your
pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, call the
pressure washer helplfne at 1-800-270-1408.
If calling for
assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial
number from the data tag available.
To prepare your pressure washer for operation,
will need to perform these tasks:

Insert one "L" hooks through hole just under billboard
on lefl;side of handle (viewing from rear of unit). Hold

;pray Gun
Hook

you

Fill out and send in registration

Attach handle to main unit.

card.

Add oil to engine crankcase.

Add fuel to fuel tank.

Connect

high pressure hose to spray gun and pump.

Connect

water supply to pump,

Attach nozzle extension to spray gun.

Insert other"L" hook through hole iust above
billboard on right side of handle (viewing from rear of
unit). Hold hook fn place with pliers and at_ch Iocknut
with 7/16" wrench (Figure 3),

Generac Portable Produc_s2100 PSIPressureWasher

Add Engine Oil and Fuel

Before connecting garden hose to wa:er inlet, fnspect
inlet screen (Ffgure 6), Cle_n screen ff i: cont_fns
debrTs or have Tt replaced if damaged. Refer to the
sectTon "O-Ring MaTetenance" Tfinlet screen Ts
damagud, DO NOT RUN PRESSLJREWASHER IF
INLET SCREEN IS DAMAGED.

_t,

Run wa_er _hrough your garden hose for 30 seconds
to clean out any debris,

• Place pressure washer on a level surface.

CAUTION

• Refer to engTneowner's manual and follow
recommendatTons and instructTons,

oil and fuel

NOTE: Check oTI often durTng engTnebre_k4n,
engine owner's manual for recommendations,

Connect

Hose

and Water

Refer to

Supply

Pump

IMPORTANT:
DO NOT siphon standing wa_er for the
wa_er supply, Use ONLY cold water (less than 100:F),

IMPORTANT:
To avoid pump damage, you must _ssemble
_he nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you s_r% the engine,
I,

Uncoil high pressure hose and att._ch one end of hose
to base of spray gun (Figure 4),Tighten by hand,

CAUTION

6,
NOTE: Remove and discard all pump shipping caps before
at_ching hoses,
2,

Connect _he garden hose (not to exceed S0 feet in
length) to the water inlet_Tighten by hand (Figure 6),

Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump (Figure 5),Tighten by hand,

Turn ON the wa_er and squeeze the trigger on the
gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities,

Generac
Portable
Products
2100PSIPressureWasher

CH ECKLIST
STARTING

BEFORE
ENGINE

CAUTION

Review t:he unft:'sassembly to ensure you have pert'ormed
all of t:he following.
I,

Make sure handle is fn place and secure,

Check that oil has been added to proper level fn the
engine cran k_se,

Add proper gasoline to fuel tank,

Check for properly

Check to make sure :here are no kfn_, cuts, or

At_ch adius_ble nozzle extension to sprm/gun
(Figure 7).Tighten by hand.

Position nozzle in low pressure mode (see "How t:o
Use t:he Adjustable Nozzle") and squeeze t:rf_er on
spraygun t:orelieve
airpressurec_used by turningON

t:fghtened hose connect:ions,

damzge to high pressure hose,
6.

Provide a proper wa_er supply at an adequate flow.

Be sure to read "S_fe_ Rules" and "HowTo UseYour
PressureWasher"
before using pressure washer.

HOWTO
USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASH ER

wa_enWat:er will flow out of spray gun in a thin
stream. Continue to hold trigger until :here is a steady
stream of wat:er and no air remains in system.This will
make it easier t:o pull s_r_ engine. Release t:ri_er.

If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call t:he pressure washer helplfne at:
1-800-270-1408.

How to StartYour

E%=zgu
safety latchto spraygunt:rf_er (Figure8).

Pressure Washer

Szfe ytch

To s_rt your pressure washer forthe first: time, follow
these fnatruc_ions st:ep-by-s_ep.Thfs star_fng information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.

Start engine according to fnst:ruci;fons given in engine
owner's

Place pressure washer near an outside wa_er source
c_pable of supplying water at: a flow rate great:er t:han
3.0 gullons per minute and no less t:han 20 PSI at:
pressure washer end of garden hose.

Check that high pressure hose is tightly connect:ed t:o
spray gun and pump. See "Preparing Pressure Washer
for Use" for illustrations.

rvlake sure unit is in a level position.

Connect: garden hose to water
washer pump. Turn ON

manual,

NOTE: If :he recoil star_er is hard to pull, squeeze the
spray gun t:rfgger to relieve int:ernal pump pressure,

inlet: on pressure

NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
position when operating the pressure washer.

water.

Generec Portable Products 2100 PSIPressureW_sher

How to StopYour

Pressure

Washer

I.
2.

Let engfne idle for _vo mfnutes.
"l'urn engine off accordfng to instructfons gfven in
engine owner's m;_nual,

Squeeze
pressure

Point nozzle down towards a fTrmsurface _nd press
triggerto _est p_t_ern (Figure I0),

Twfstfng nozzle_djus_ spray p_ern from a n_rrow
p_t_ern to _ fan pattern (FigureI I).

trigger on the spray gun to relieve
in the hose.

NOTE: A small _mount of w_r
release the pressure.

will squirt out when you

How to Use the Adjustable

Nozzle

You should now know how to START _nd STOP your
pressure w_sher.The fnform_tJon in thfs sec_Jon will tell
you how to adiust the spray pa_rn and to _pply detergent
or ol:her cleaning chemicals.

CAUTION

Slide nozzle forward when you wish to _djust spray to
low pressure mode (Figure 9), Slide nozzle b_ckw_rd
:o _chieve high pressure,

Rotate nozzle
counterclockwfse forfan
Slide nozzle b_ckw_rd
for Hfgh Pressure
Mode

Slfde nozzle forward

Rotate nozzle clodcwfse
for narrow spraypattern

spray pattern

for low

For most effective cleaning, le_ep spray nozzle from
8 to 24 fnches _w_y from cleaning suff_ce,

pressure mode and
detergent applicatfon

If you get spray nozzle _oo close, especfally usfng hfgh
pressure mode, you may d_mage surface befng cleaned,

DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tfres,

Generac
Portable
Products
2100PSIPressureWasher

Applying

Detergent

Adiustable

with the

Pressure Washer

Nozzle

Rinsing

For Rinsing=

IMPORTANT:
Use soaps designed specifically
for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
the pump.

Slide the nozzle backward to high pressure, press the
trigger and wait for the detergent to clear,

NOTE:You
c_n also stop detergent from flowfng by simply
removfng chemfcal injection hose from bottle.

CAUTION

Keep the spray gun a safe dis_nce from the area you
plan to spray.

Apply a high pressure spray to a small are_, then check
the surface for damzge. If no damzge is found, it is okay
to contfnue cleanfng.

To apply detergent, follow these steps:
I,
2,
3,

Revfewuse of adjus=ble nozzles,
Prepare detergent solution

as required

by iob.

Place filter end of chemical injection hose into
detergent confiner.
,Keep

CAUTION

Spraynozzle between8 to 2,4 inches &wayfrom Cleaning

surf'aC_

, Be extremely _reful ({ FoumUSt Use_e pr_SSU_washer {rein
ladder. Scaffoid(ngOr a_ Other relatJveiy unscabieiocadeni
' Firmly grasp SP_ gun v_thboth hands w_en us!ng high

Slfde adiustable nozzle forward to low pressure mode.
Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle in hfgh

pressure posi_iom
5.

Make sure g_rden hose is connected to water fnlet.
Check that high pressure hose fs connected to spray
gum and pump. Start engfne.

Apply detergent to a dry su_ace, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.

Allow detergent to "soak fn" for 3-5 mfnutes before
washing and rinsfng. Re_pply as needed to prevent
surface from dryfng, DO NOT allow detergent to dry
on (prevents streaking),

Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working
down wfth same overlappfng strokes as you used for
washfng and applyfng detergent.

Automatic
('l-hernnal

Cool

Down

System

Relief)

If you rum the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minu_es without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating wa_er in the pump c_n re_ch temperatures
above 125°EThe system engzges to cool the pump by
discharging the warm water onto the ground.

IMPORTANT:
You must flush the chemf_l fniec_ion
system after each use by placing the filter fnto a bucket of
clean water, then rum the pressure washer fn low pressure
for I-2 minutes.

mm_m

Generec Portable Products 2100 PSIPressureW_sher

SPECIFICATIONS
Outlet

Pressure

.....

PRESSURE WASH ER
MAINTENANCE

2100 psT

Flow Rate

..........

2,0 g_llons per minute (gpm)

De_rgent

..........

Use detergent approved for
pressure washers

Wa_r
Supply
Temperature

......

Automatic
Cool
Down System

....

ShippingWelght

....

Check

and Clean

Inlet Screen

Exr_mine 1:hescreen on the water inlet. Cler_n it if the

Not to Exceed 100°F

screen is clogged or replace it it"screen is dr_maged.

Will cycle when w_ter
re_ches 125°= 155°F

Check

Hish

Pressure

Hose

The high pressure hose can develop le_ks from wear,
kinl
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