Generac 1537-0 - Manual (Page 8)

OPEElAnON
Generac Portable Products 2,400 PSI High Pressure Washer
HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
To Start Your 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.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an
outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow
rate greater than 2.4 gallons per minute.
• Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected to
the spray gun and to the pump. See “Preparing Pressure
Washer For Use” for illustrations.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water.
A
CAUTiON! Do Not run the pump without the
water supply connected and turned on. You must
follow this caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Squeeze trigger on gun until you have a steady stream of
water. This purges the pump of air and impurities.
• Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 11). Tighten
by hand.
Figure I I — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Position the nozzle in the low pressure mode (slide
nozzle forward) and squeeze the trigger on the spray gun
to relieve pressure caused by turning ON the water.
Water will flow out of the gun in a thin stream. Continue
to hold trigger until there is a steady stream of water
and no air remains in the system. Release the trigger.
Engage the safety latch to the spray gun trigger
(Figure 12).
Figure 12 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
Safety Latch
Rotate the fuel valve lever to the "On“ position.
Move the choke lever to the “Closed” position
(Figure 13).
Figure 13 — Throttle and Choke Controis
Choke
lever in
Open
position
Throttle
lever in
Fast
position
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in
the “Open” position.
• Move the throttle lever to the “Fast” position, shown
on the engine as a rabbit (Figure 13). Controls are shown
in the desired operating condition.
• Place your left foot on the lower frame and grasp the
handle as shown (Figure 14). Your unit may appear
slightly different from that shown here.
Figure 14 — Recommended Engine Starting Posture
until you feel some resistance, then pull briskly.