Briggs & Stratton 20288 - Manuel (Page 9)

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HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-743-4115.
Pressure Washer Location
Pressure Washer Clearance
Place pressure washer outdoors. DO NOT place pressure
washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter
inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building.
Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors,
ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow
exhaust gas to collect in a confined area (Figure 6).
Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into
consideration when positioning pressure washer.
How 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.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
2.9 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to
spray gun and pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer
for Use” for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump.
5. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and
squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and
impurities.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 7).
Tighten by hand.
7. Engage trigger lock on spray gun trigger (Figure 8).
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
Figure 7 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Trigger Lock
Figure 8 — Spray Gun with Trigger Lock Engaged
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
WARNING
Figure 6 — Pressure Washer Clearance
Exhaust Port
Typical Pressure
Washer Shown
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
• DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure, even if doors or windows are open.
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death.
WARNING
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