Simpson MEGASHOT V3100 - Manual (Page 13)

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Starting Your Pressure Washer
Prior to starting, refer to your Engine Owners Manual for the proper starting procedure.
1) In a well ventilated outdoor area add fresh, high quality, unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rat-
ing of 86 or higher. Do not overfi ll. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting engine. Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for correct procedure and fuel information.
2) Check engine oil level. See Engine Owners Manual for correct procedure.
3) Connect the water hose to the water source. Turn the water source on to
remove all air from the hose. When a steady stream of water is present, turn
the water source off.
4) Verify the fi lter screen is in the water inlet of the pump.
5) Connect water source to pump inlet. NOTE: Water Source must provide a
minimum of 5 gallons (18.9 liters) per minute at 20 PSI (137.9kPa).
To reduce the possibility of contamination always protect against backfl ow when
connected to a potable water system.
6) Connect high pressure hose to pump outlet.
7) If applying a chemical or cleaning solution, see How To Apply Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents
instructions in this manual.
8) Turn water source on.
9) Remove all air from the pump and high pressure hose by depressing trigger until a steady stream
of water is present.
10) Start engine. See Engine Owners Manual for correct procedure.
Risk of unsafe operation. If engine does not start after two pulls, squeeze trigger of
gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull cord rapidly to
avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
11) Depress trigger on gun to start water fl ow.
Risk of unsafe operation. Stand on a stable surface and grip gun/spray wand fi rmly
with both hands. Expect the gun to kick when triggered.
12) Release trigger to stop water fl ow.
Risk of injury from spray. Always engage the trigger lock when
gun is not in use. Failure to do so can cause accidental spraying.
13) Adjust Variable Spray Wand for task, or change Quick Connect Nozzle
based on the task at hand.
Shutting Down Your Pressure Washer
1) After each use, if you have applied chemicals, clean your chemical system
as described in How to Apply Chemicals / Cleaning Solvents section on
previous page.
Risk of Property Damage. Failure to clean chemical system could result in damage to
the pump.
2) Turn off the Engine. See Engine Owners Manual for complete details.
Risk of property damage. Never turn the water off with the engine running.
3) Turn off the water source.
4) Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve any water pressure in the hose or spray gun.
5) See Storage section in this manual for proper procedures.
Filter Screen
Trigger Lock Engaged