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Safety Rules

SAVE THESE
TABLE

INSTRUCTIONS

OF CONTENTS

Section
Section

H o Safety RuHes ..........................
2 - Features and ControHs ...................

Section
Section
Section
Section

3
4
5
5

SAFETY
2-5
6

o AssemHy ............................
o Operation
.........................
° Product Specifications ...................
o Maintenance ........................

This isthe safety amert symbol itisused to
amert you to potentiam personam iniury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible iniury or death°

7-9
H0° H4
H5
H5°H7

Section 6 o Storage ..............................
Section 7 oTroubleshooting
........................
Notes .........................................

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20

_A/arranty

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EQUmPNENT

Read
thisma°oa,
oare,.,y
a°dbecome
mi,iar
..... with your pressure washer. Know its
applications_ its limitations
and any hazards
involved.
This manual contains information for a pressure washer
that operates at a maximum of 2_550 PSI and a flow rate up

RULES

The safety alert symbol (AJk) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION_WARNING),
a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER
indicates
a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
iniury. WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious iniury. CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate
iniury. CAUTION,
when used
without
the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could
result in equipment
damage. Follow safety messages to
avoid or reduce the risk of iniury or death.

[

to 2.3 gallons per minute.This high quality residential
system features 14" wheels_ axial cam pump with stainless
steel pistons, automatic cool down system, chemical
iniection system, variety of nozzles.
heavy duty 25' hose, and more.

Includes

safety goggles,

Hazard

Symbols

and Meanings

Every effort has been made to ensure that information
in
this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve
the right to change, alter or otherwise
and this document
at any time without

improve the product
prior notice.

Toxic Fumes

Slippery Surface

Fire

Copyright © 2005 Brigs & Stratton Power Products
Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
No part of this material
may be reproduced
or transmitted
in any form by any
means without the express written permission of Brigs &
Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

Moving Parts

Electrical Shock

Fail

Explosion

Flying Obiects

Fluid Iniection

Hot Surface

Kickback

Section 1: Safety Rules

WARNING

WARNING

WHEN

Operate

pressure washer ONLY outdoors,

DO NOT overfill tank, AIIow space for fue! expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other" ignition sources.

DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure, even if doors or windows are open.
there

FUEL

Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
Fi[[fiJe[ tank outdoors,

Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other" openings.

Use a respirator or mask whenever
vapors may be inhaled.

ADDING

DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
VHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

is a chance that

Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmfiJJ vapors.

WARNING
• Transport/repair
valve OFE
WHEN
STORING
IN TANK

with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
FUEL

OR EQUIPMENT

WITH

FUEL

Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fue! vapors.

WARNING
Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface,

Operate this unit on a stable surface.
The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fail due to slippery surfaces.
Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer" from
a ladder; scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid [niury if gun kicks back.

O

Keep water spray away from
shock may result.

electric

wiring

or" fatal electric

Section

1: Safety Rules

WARNING

WANNING

ALWAYS point gun in safe direction

and squeeze spray gun

trigger_ to release pressure and avoid kickback

each time,

before starting

engine. Engage trigger

When

engine, pull cord slowly until resistance

starting

NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants,

lot!< when not in use.

DO NOT

is felt

allow CHILDREN

to operate

pressure washe_:

and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

NEVER repair" high pressure hose, Replace it,

After each starring attempt, where engine fails to run, always
point gun in safe direction and squeeze spr D, gun trigger to

NEVER repair leaking connections

with sealant of any kind.

Replace o-ring or seal

release high pressure.

Keep high pressure hose connected
while

WANNING

to pump and spray gun

system is pressurized.

ALWAYS point gun in safe direction

and squeeze spray gun

trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop engine.
Engage trigger

loci< when not in use.

WANNING

DO NOT
Allow

touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.

equipment

to cool before

touching.

Keep at least 5 R. (I 52 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
Code of Federal Regulation
Public Property
combustion

powered

Public resources

is in use.

or in

WANNING

by an internal

engine to have a spark arrester_ maintained

is required

when using this equipment

of where equipment

(CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and

require equipment

in

effective working orders complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-IC or later revision, in the State of California
spark arrester

Aiways w,ear eye protection
vicinity

a

under section 4442 of the California

code. Other

states may have similar laws.

WARNING

WHEN
ADJUSTING
PRESSURE
WASHER

OR

MAKING

REPAiRSTOYOUR

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN

TESTING

FOR

ENGINE

SPARK

Use approved spark plug tester:
DO NOT wear loose clothing, iewe[ry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove ieweJD_

DO NOT

check for spark with spark plug removed.

Section 1: Safety Rules

l

CAUTION

,

DO NOT

tamper with governed

DO NOT operate

[f you have questions

speed

pressure washer above rated pressure.

contact

NEVER operate
without

CAUTION

about intended

Briggs & Stratton
units with

protective

DO NOT

pressure washer in cold weather, check all

parts of the equipment
secure spray gun in open position.

DO NOT

leave spray gun unattended

while

machine is

running.
NEVER use a spray gun which
trigger

broken or missing parts, or

housing or covers.

by-pass any safety device on this machine.

Before starting
DO NOT

use, ask dealer or

Power Products.

to be sure ice has not formed

Check fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration,
does not have a trigger

guard in place and in working

lock or

order_

AN_,ays be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories
correctly attached.

such as

chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing clamps, or damaged
tank or cap. Correct

are

there.

NEVER move machine by pulling on high pressure hose. Use
handle provided on unit.

all defects before

operating

pressure

washe_'L

This equipment

is designed to be used with Briggs & Stratmn

Power Products authorized parts ONLY. If equipment is used
with parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications,
user assumes all risks and liabilities_

,

DO NOT point spray gun at glass when using MAX (pin
point) nozzle.

,

NEVER aim spray gun at plants.

Features and Controls

KNOWYOUR

PRESSURE WASHER

iI- lil.ead
th,.Oporotor's
.a°..,,.,°,,.,,,ety
ru,es
be,ore
oporat,°, pressure
..our wa.her.
Compare

the

ilhstrations

with

your

pressure

washer

to familiarize

yourself

with

the

locations

of various

controls

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Spray Gun

Utility Brush

Rotating Brush
Turbo Nozzle

Accessory Tray

Recoil

Proi ectProTM
Nozzles

Starter

Nozzle Extension
with Quick Connect

High Pressure Hose

FuelTank

Oil Fill/Dipstick

Throttle

High Pressure Outlet
& _A/ater inlet

Air Filter
Chemical [niection

Choke Lever

Pump equipped with
Automatic Cool Down System
Accessory

Tray

and optional
Air Filter -of intake air.

pump when
internal

Protects

engine by filtering

turbo

for standard

Nozzle
switch

wands, etc.

dust and debris out

Oil

water

reaches

--

Cycles water

125 °° I S5°EWarm

pump onto

Injection
or other

Lever

DataTa_[

Fill/Dipstick

ground.This

through

water

system

will

Siphon/Filter
pressure washer

(not

and serial
available

number

rear

of pressure

Pressure

Pressure

Recoil

Starter

regular

plate)

- Provides

washer. Please have these

unleaded

Nose

--

Connect

fuel.Always

--

one end to water

Connection

and fill with
Detergent,
pressure

Allows

you to

oil here.
Max, General

cleaning

and

applications.

high pressure.

Develops
--

Brush
through
Gun

pump

for high pressure

Throttle

Used for starting
--Allows

the engine manually.

you to scrub surfaces with

water

the bristles

--

Controls
with

Lever

--

the application

trigger

of water

Sets engine in starting

starter

and stops a running

engine.

Turbo

Nozzle

a high pressure

Utility

Brush

filtering

through

Water

inlet

--

Rotates

onto

device. Includes trigger

lock.

mode for recoil

stream

in a rapid

leave

end to spray gun.
Outlet

--

for various

cleaning surface

for fuel expansion.

and the other

--

filtering

ff calhng for assistance.
Fill tank with

nozzles:

Pump

Rotating

-- Use to siphon
chemicals into the low

of base

Check

--

prevents

a cold engine for starting.

near

shown,

readily

--

Prepares

--

Tr_ Nozzles

Delicate

Spray
--

model

Fuel Tank

Extension
with
Quick Connect
between
four different
nozzles.

ProiectPro
System

stream.

Choke

Nigh

storage

pump damage.

pressure

Nigh

convenient

such as brushes,

Down

from

Chemical
detergent

room

Provides

Cool

Automatic
discharge

--

accessories,

hose.

O

--Allows

--

you to scrub surfaces

the bristles
Connection

for garden

hose.

with

water

ASSEMBLY
iMPORTANT:
Read entireOperator'sHanuai beforeyou
attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer.

Remove

H,

Remove
with

2,

3.

Pressure

the parts

pressure

SHice two

Washer

and inserts

bag, accessoNes,

inciuded

washer,

corners

at the end of carton

bottom

so the panei can be foided

Remove

pressure

Carton

From

washer

from

from

down

PREPARING
WASHER

If you have any problems with the assembly of your
pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, cail the
pressure washer helpline at m=888=6 mm=6708. If calling for
assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial
number from the data tag available.
To prepare

top to

fiat.

carton.

PRESSURE
FOR USE

your

perform

these

washer

Fill out and send in registration

2.

Attach handle to main unit, then attach accessory tray
to handle.
Add oil to engine crankcase.

Hain Unit

Add fuel to fuel tank.

Handle

S.

Connect

High Pressure Hose

6.

Connect water supply to pump.

Spray Gun

7. Attach

Nozzie Extension with Quick Connect

Fitting

8.

Piastic Accessory Tray
Safety Go&gles
Oil Bottle
Turbo

l,

Rotating Brush
Utility

Brush

card,

high pressure hose to spray gun and pump.

nozzle extension

to spray gun.

Select/attach quick connect ProjectPro TMnozzle to
nozzle extension.

Attach

Nozzle with Quick Connect

you

I,

3.

incmude:

operation,

tasks:

4,

totems in the carton

for

need

Contents

to

pressure

will

Handle

and

Accessory

Tray

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

Parts Bag (which inciudes the following):
Operator's

klanuai

Engine Operator's
Owner's

klanuai

Registration

Card

Bag containing 4 muiti-colored
Nozzies
Handie/Tray Fastening Hardware
inciudes):

ProjectPro TM
Kit (which

Carriage BoHts (2.)
"L" BoHt

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.

Plastic Knobs (3)
Tree Clips (4)

O

Section 3: Assembly

2,

Insert carriage boHts through holies from outside of unit
and at_ch a pHastic knob from inside of unit (Figure 2).
Tighten by hand.

4,

Insert"L" boHt through hoHe just above biHHboardon Heft
side of handHe (viewing from front of unit). HoHd boHt in
pHaceand attach a pHastic knob from inside of unit
(Figure 4).Tighten by hand.
!l

%
Spray Gun Hook

5,

3,

PHaceaccessory tray over holieson handHe(viewing
from front of unit). Pushthe tree chipsinto the holies
untiHthey sit fiat against the accessory tray (Figure 3).

Insert muHti-coHored ProjectPro TMnozzHes and other
suppHied accessories in spaces provided
tray, See "How to Use AccessoryTray',

Add

[_rig[ne

Oil

and

in accessory

Fuel

° PHacepressure washer on a HeveHsurface,

• Refer to engine opera_:or's manual for oil and fueJ fii[
informa!:iom
• Damage to equipment
instrud:ion

resulting from failure _:ofollow

this

will void warrant:},;

o Refer to engine operator's manuaHand follow oiH and fueH
recommendations and instructions,
NOTE: Check oi[ often during engine break-in,
engine operator's manua[ for recommendations,

0

Refer to

Section 3: Assembly

Connect

Hose

and Water

Supply

4.

to

IHPORTANT:
To avoid pump damage, you must assembie
the nozzie extension to the spray gun and attach aH hoses
before you start the engine.
NOTE:

Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds
to clean out any debris.

mMPORTANT:
DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
S.

Remove and discard the shipping caps from the

Connect the garden hose (not to exceed S0 feet in
length) to the water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 7).

pumps high pressure oudet and water inlet before
attaching hoses.
I.

Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose
to base of spray gun (Figure S).Tighten by hand.

Damage

to equipment

resulting

from

failure

to fol{ow

this

instruction will void warranty.
Turn ON the water and squeeze the triter
on the
gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.

hose here

WARNING
2.

Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump (Figure 6).Tighten by hand.

AIways wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate eye protection.

Checklist
Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (Figure 7). Clean screen if it contains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT RUN
PRESSURE WASHER iF iNLET SCREEN iS DAHAGED.

Inspect inlet
screen_ DO NOT
use if damaged;
dean if dirty.

Before

Startin

E L ine

Review the unit's assembly to ensure you have performed
all of the following.
I.

Hake sure handle is in place and secure.

2.

Check that oil has been added to proper level in the
engine crankcase.

3.

Add proper fuel to fuel tank.

4.

Check for properly

S.

Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or

tightened

hose connections.

damage to high pressure hose.

O

6.

Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.

7.

Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "HowTo UseYour
Pressure _A/asher" before using pressure washer.

Operation

HOW'TO
USEYOUR
PRESSURE WASHER

How

If you have any proHems operating your pressure washer,
pHeasecall the pressure washer heHpHineat [ -888-6 [ [ -6708.

Pressure
Pressure

[

Washer
Washer

Location

Clearance

wAR.I.G

1

" Keep at least 5 ft_ (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead_

Phce pressure washer in a well ventilated area, which will
allow for removal of deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place
pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and
enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied
building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings that
can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area
(Figure 8). Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken
into consideration when positioning pressure washer.

to

$tartYour

Pressure

Washer

To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructions step:by:step.This
starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
I.
Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.3 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2.

Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected
to
spray gun and pump. See "Preparing Pressure Washer
for Use" for illustrations.

3.

Hake sure unit is in a level position.

4.

Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON water.

• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5.

Attach nozzle extension
Tighten by hand.

to spray gun (Figure 9).

6.

Choose desired ProiectPro TMnozzle, pull back nozzle
extension collar, insert nozzle and release colhr.Tug on
nozzle to make sure it is securely in place (Figure I 0).
See "How to Use ProiectPro TMNozzle System".

7.

Engage trigger lock on spray gun trigger (Figure [ [).

WARNING

Operate

pressure washer ONLY outdoors,

Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors_ ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure, even if doors or windows are open.

/
/
Typical Pressure
Washer

Exhaust

Port

Shown

Section 4: Operation

When starting engine, position yourseff as recommended
in Figure H2 and start engine according to instructions
given in engine operator's manuaLAHso see operating
instructions tag located on the pressure washen

WANNING

DO NOT

touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.

AJJow equipment

to cool before

touching.

Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
Code of Federal Regulation
Public Property
combustion

require

(CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and

equipment

powered

by an internal

engine to have a spark arresten maintained

in

effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100- I C or later revision. In the State of California
spark arrester

is required

Public resources

How

to

I.

Let engine

Turn
engine

3.
NOTE:

Always

_osition

when

keep the throttle
operating

lever in the "Fast"

the pressure

code. Other

StopYour

2.

idle for two

engine

ADA/AYS

Pressure

Washer

minutes.
to instructions

given

in

manual

point

gun in a safe direction

spray gun trigger

washer.

states may have similar laws.

off according

operator's

to release

retained

and squeeze

high water

pressure.

WANNING

WANNING

ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun
triter,
to release pressure and avoid kickback each time,
before starting

engine.

When

engine, pull cord slowly until resistance

Keep high pressure hose connected
while system is pressurized.

to pump and spray gun

and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

ALWAYS point gun in safe direction

and squeeze sprKy gun

After

trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop engine.

starting

each starting

is felt

attempt, where engine fails to run, always

point gun in safe direction
release high pressure.

and squeeze spray gun trigger

to

Engage trigger
4.

Ioc!< when not in use.

Engage trigger

lock

a

under section 4442 of the California

on spray gun when

not

in use.

Section 4: Operation

How

to Use Accessory

Tray

The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to
store your rotating brush_ utility brush_ turbo nozzle_ and
ProjectPro TMnozzles.There is also a hook at the front of
the accessory tray to hold your hgh pressure hose.
I.

Low

Pressure

Store your gun and nozzle extension on the hooks
attached to the base and handle, as shown in Figure 13.

Bhck
Use to apply
detergent

/

High

Pressure

\

Delicate
40 ° Yellow
[ 750 PSi
2.3 GPH
2.

Place rotating brush through hole on accessory tray on
fight side of unit (Figure 13).

3.

Place utiky brush through hole on accessory tray, as
shown in Figure 13.

3.

Push turbo nozzle up and into dip on accessory tray
until it snaps in, as shown in Figure 13.

4.

Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to accessory
tray on front of tray, as shown in Figure 13.

How

to Use ProjectPro

TM

Follow these
nozzles:

The quick-connect on the nozzle extension allows you to
switch between four different ProjectPro TMsystem nozzles.
The ProjectPro TM nozzles vary the pressure and spray
pattern as shown (Figure 14).

NEVER exchange ProjectPro
trigger lock on the trigger,

TM

nozzles withou_ locking the

DO NOT twist ProiectPro TMnozzles while spraying.

5° Orange
2200 PSI
2.2 GPH
to change

Max
0 ° Red
2550 PSI
2.0 GPM
ProjectPro

-rM

I.

Engage trigger lock on spray gun.

2.

Pull back collar on quick-connect and pull current
ProjectPro TMnozzle off. Store ProjectPro TMnozzles in
holder provided on the accessory tray.

3.

Select desired ProjectPro TM nozzle:
For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher
flow), for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV's,
patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select yellow
Delicate ProjectPro TMnozzle (Figure 15).

Nozzle

cAuTlo.

instructions

General

]

Section 4: Operation

For generaH rinsing (medium pressure and medium
llow)_ ideaHfor most aHpurpose cleaning such as
home siding_ brick pados_ wood decks, driveways
and sidewaH