Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton® pressure washer. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton pressure washer will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with pressure washers and how to avoid them.
Operator Safety The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol Equipment Description to designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness. A Read this manual carefully and become safety symbol may be used to represent the type of familiar with your pressure washer.
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WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite flammable and explosive which combustibles, structures or damage could cause burns, fire or explosion fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in resulting in death or serious injury. death or serious injury. Contact with muffler area could cause burns WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL resulting in serious injury.
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WARNING The high pressure stream of water WARNING Risk of eye or bodily injury. that this equipment produces could cut Spray could splash back or propel through skin and its underlying tissues, objects resulting in serious injury. resulting in serious injury and possible •...
Assembly Attach Handle 1. Place handle (A) onto handle supports (B) Read entire operator’s manual before you connected to main unit. Make sure holes (C) in attempt to assemble or operate your new handle align with holes (C) on handle supports. pressure washer.
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NOTICE Pause to permit oil to settle. Wipe dipstick 3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate clean each time oil level is checked. DO NOT overfill. before starting engine. NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer High Altitude could damage it and shorten its life.
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Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump NOTICE DO NOT siphon standing water for the water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 38°C (100°F)). NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on. WARNING! Water that has flowed through a •...
Features and Controls Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. A - Spray Gun — Controls the application of water L - Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect —...
Operation How to Start Your Pressure Washer To start your pressure washer for the first time, If you have any problems operating your pressure follow these instructions step-by-step. This starting washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at information also applies if you have let the pressure 1800-356-632 (AUS) or 0800-484-282 (NZ).
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NOTICE Before starting the pressure washer, be sure 12. Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let you are wearing safety goggles as described below. rope “snap back” against starter. 13. When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to WARNING Risk of eye injury. RUN ( ) position, as engine warms.
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How to Stop Your Pressure Washer How to Use Spray Tips 1. Release spray gun trigger and let engine idle for The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you two minutes. to switch between five different quick connect spray tips. Spray tips can be changed while pressure washer 2.
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Cleaning and Applying Detergent 2. Select desired spray tip: • For delicate rinse, for gentle cleaning of cars/ WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard. trucks, boats, RV’s, patio furniture, lawn Chemicals could cause burns resulting in equipment, etc., select white 40° or green 25° death or serious injury.
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Pressure Washer Rinsing Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must For Rinsing: flush it with clean water before stopping the engine. 1. Remove black detergent spray tip from nozzle 1. Place detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket extension.
Maintenance Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your pressure washer. Maintenance Schedule All service and adjustments should be made at least once each season. A new spark plug and clean Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first.
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Check High Pressure Hose 3. Remove detergent siphoning hose from barbed fitting on pump. The high pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking, or abuse. Inspect the hose each time before 4. Using a firm, blunt object 3 mm (7/64 in.) in using it.
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Engine Maintenance 5. Remove nozzle extension from spray gun. 6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause by back flushing water through nozzle extension. fire or electric shock resulting in Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds. death or serious injury.
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Adding Engine Oil Service Air Cleaner 1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface. Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often 2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil if operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
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After Each Use Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump damage. Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and parts and freeze pump action.
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Winter Storage Storing the Engine See the engine operator’s manual for instructions on NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing how to properly prepare the engine for storage. temperatures. • Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and Protecting the Pump render your unit inoperable.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. Low pressure spray tip installed. 1. Replace with high pressure spray tip. 2. Water inlet is blocked. 2. Clear inlet. 3. Inadequate water supply. 3. Provide adequate water flow. 4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. 4.
BRIGGS & STRATTON PRODUCTS WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below.
Pressure Washer Product Specifications Max Outlet Pressure..3,600 PSI (248 BAR or 24.8 MPa)* @ 9.1 LPM (2.4 GPM) Max Flow Rate ... . . 3,400 PSI (234 BAR or 23.4 MPa) @ 9.5 LPM (2.5 GPM)* Water Supply Temperature .
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