RIDGID RD80770 - Manual (Page 15)

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OPERATION
recOIl
Starter
recOIl
Starter
thrOttle
leVer
CAUTION :
Do not run the pump without the water supply con-
nected and turned on as this will result in damage
to the pump.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
See Figures 12 - 15.
NOTE: Before starting the engine, read the engine operator’s
manual.
To start:
n Place the fuel valve lever in the on position.
n If the engine is cold, move the choke lever to the start
position. As the engine warms, move the choke to the
run position.
If the engine is warm, leave the choke lever in the run
position.
n Move the throttle lever away from the MAX position
(pushed to the right) to about one-third of the way towards
the MIN position (pushed to the left).
n Place the ON / OFF Switch in the ON ( l ) position.
n Grasp the recoil starter and pull slowly until resistance is
felt. Give the recoil starter a short, brisk pull to start the
engine.
NOTE: If starting is difficult, release the pressure in the
spray wand by pulling the trigger.
n Move the throttle lever to the MAX position once the
machine is running.
Off
ON
SwItch
chOke
fuel
ValVe leVer
Off
ON
ruN Start
MIN MaX
To stop:
n Move the throttle lever to the MIN position.
n Place the ON / OFF switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
n Turn the fuel valve lever off.
Fig. 1
Fig. 14
Fig. 13
Fig. 15