Connecting High Pressure Hose To Trigger Handle; Adding Oil To The Engine; Connecting The Garden Hose To The Pressure Washer; Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank - RIDGID RD80701 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
CONNECTING hIGh PRESSURE hOSE TO
TRIGGER hANDLE
See Figure 6.
 Pull back and hold the collar on the high pressure hose.
Insert the inlet coupler on the trigger handle into the
collar.
 Release the collar and push until it locks into place. Pull
on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.

ADDING OIL TO ThE ENGINE

See Figure 7.
NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately
2 oz. of oil in the engine from testing. You must add oil to
the engine before starting it the first time.
CAUTION:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding oil
will result in engine failure.
 Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
 Unscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.
 Using 4-stroke engine oil (SAE 30 or SAE 10W30), fill to
the upper level of the oil filler neck (18 oz., 4-cycle engine
oil provided).
 Replace the oil cap / dipstick and securely tighten.
NOTE: This engine has a total oil capacity of 20 oz.
(.6 liters).

ADDING GASOLINE TO ThE FUEL TANK

See Figure 8.
wARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and
property damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep
away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only,
do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills
immediately.
When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the unit
is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the
pressure washer cool before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the
fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
NOTE: Use unleaded gas only. DO NOT mix oil with gas.
 Turn the engine switch to OFF ( O ).
 Close the fuel valve.
 Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it.
Remove the fuel cap.
 Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly
pour gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately
1/2 in. below the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel
expansion).
 Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
 Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
CONNECTING ThE GARDEN hOSE TO ThE
PRESSURE wAShER
See Figure 9.
The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER
use hot water or water from pools, lakes, etc. Before

connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer:

 Run water through the hose for 30 seconds to clean any
debris from the hose.
 Inspect the screen in the water intake.
 If the screen is damaged, do not use the machine until
the screen has been replaced.
 If the screen is dirty, clean it before connecting the garden
hose to the machine.
To connect the garden hose to the machine:
 Uncoil the garden hose.
NOTE: There must be a minimum of 10 feet of
unrestricted hose between the pressure washer intake and
the hose faucet or shut off valve (such as a "Y" shut off
connector).
 With the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the
end of the garden hose to the water intake. Tighten by
hand.
CONNECTING ThE hIGh PRESSURE hOSE TO
ThE PUMP
See Figure 10.
After the high pressure hose has been uncoiled and attached
to the trigger handle:
 Insert the nozzle on the end of the high pressure hose
collar into the collar until it clicks in place and is secured
properly.
 Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
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