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Ryobi RY80518 User Manual

First time assembly, Starting the unit (cold start) using detergent, Nozzle selection guide

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HIGH PRESSURE

(NO SOAP)

LOW PRESSURE

(FOR SOAP OR

GENTLE RINSE)

25º Green

40º White

Blue Soap Nozzle

Concrete, Brick, Masonry

Siding, Gutters, House

Fencing, Deck, Patio

Lawn Equipment, Boat, RV

Recommended nozzle

Use with caution for certain applications

990000549

2-26-13 (REV:01)

WARNING:

This Quick Reference Guide is not a substitute for reading the operator’s manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. All page references refer to
the operator’s manual.

FIRST TIME ASSEMBLY

RY80518 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

STARTING THE UNIT (COLD START)

USING DETERGENT

2

Install the handle (see page 8).

Add entire bottle of lubricant provided to the pres-

sure washer (see page 10).

Attach the detergent injection hose to the pump.

(see page 8).

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4

Completely uncoil garden hose or remove

completely from reel to prevent kinks.

Turn water faucet on fully.

Make sure there are no leaks.

With no nozzle installed, squeeze the trigger

to relieve air pressure. Hold the trigger until a

steady stream of water appears.

Add fuel (see pages 10 and 11).

1

2

Pull recoil starter to start (see page 11).

3

Turn the fuel valve to the ON position and pull the

choke out to the START position. (See page 11).

NOZZLE SELECTION GUIDE

Use of soap nozzle will activate detergent injector at a

20:1 dilution ratio.
WARNING! Never use bleach or solvent-based detergent.

Will damage your pump

Will void your warranty

Will damage plants/shrubs

BEFORE STORING THE UNIT

Add Pump Protector to the unit after each use and before storing. This will significantly improve pump

life.
To order Pump Protector, call customer service at 1-800-860-4050.
To add, follow the instructions provided by the Pump Protector manufacturer.
(See page 15)

1

Turn the fuel valve to OFF before adding lubricant.

Set unit on flat surface so engine is level.

Remove dipstick, wipe clean, put back in hole

(but don’t screw in) and check lubricant level.

This is a 4-cycle engine. Do not mix fuel and

lubricant together.

Add fuel stabilizer every time you fuel the

machine.

RESTARTING THE UNIT

(HOT RESTART)

If the engine does not start:

check for enough fuel;

may need to adjust choke position;

try starting again.

PUMP

PROTECTOR

Connect the high pressure hose to the trigger

handle (see page 9).

6

Connect your garden hose to the pressure washer

(see page 9).

Attach the wheel assembly (see page 8).

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1

If you need more assistance,

visit our website at www.ryobitools.com

or call us at 1-800-860-4050.

DO NOT OVERTILT THE UNIT!

Pull recoil starter to start (see page 11).

1

2

Install blue soap nozzle

(see page 12).

If detergent injection

hose comes loose

from pressure washer,

reattach it here.

1

Place detergent injection

hose in the detergent

container (see page 13).

3

Squeeze trigger and wait

approx. 5 seconds for soap

(see page 13).

5 S

Assemble the trigger handle (see page 9).

5

Connect the high pressure hose to the pump

(see page 9).

7

Completely uncoil and straighten high pressure

hose to prevent kinks.

ABRASIVE

GENTLE

DETERGENT

FUEL VALVE ON

CHOKE IN START

POSITION

Use the chart below to determine the correct nozzle for your job.

NOTICE:

Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel con-

taining greater than 10% ethanol) in this

product. It is a violation of federal law

and will damage the unit and void your

warranty.

3

Attach the spray wand storage bracket. Make sure

to install mounting pad between frame and bracket.

(See page 8).

Let engine run for several seconds, then push

choke in to RUN position. (see page 11).

4

CHOKE IN RUN POSITION

5 S

MOUNTING

PAD