Briggs & Stratton TROY-BILT 1903 - Manual (Page 8)

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Section 3: Assembly
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemble
the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.
NOTE: Your pressure washer comes with a quick connect
that you can use to attach the high pressure hose to either
the pump or spray gun.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach female quick
connect to one end of hose.Attach male quick connect
to high pressure fitting on pump (Figure 7).
2. Attach high pressure hose to high pressure outlet on
pump (Figure 8). Pull down on collar of quick connect,
slide fitting into pump and let go of collar. Pull on hose
to be sure of a tight connection.
NOTE: The quick connect is shown connecting the high
pressure hose to the pump. If you choose to use the quick
connect for the gun to hose connection, follow the same
directions to attach quick connect from gun to hose.
3. Attach other end of hose to base of spray gun
(Figure 9).Tighten by hand.
4. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (Figure 10). Clean screen if it contains
debris, replace if damaged. DO NOT RUN PRESSURE
WASHER IF SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
5. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris.Turn off water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
6. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length)
to water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 10).
7. Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on spray gun to
purge pump system of air and impurities.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit’s assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
1. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly attached hose connections.
Figure 8 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
Figure 7 — Attach Quick Connect
Connect high
pressure hose
here
Figure 9 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Figure 10 — Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet
Inspect inlet
screen, DO
NOT use if
damaged, clean
if dirty.
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden
hose between the pressure washer inlet and any flow
shut off device, such as a ‘Y’ shut-off connector or other
convenience-type water shut-off valve.
• Always 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.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.
WARNING