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PowerBoss Operator's Manual

3000 psi pressure washer
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3000 PSI Pressure Washer
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This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacture Association (PWMA) standard PW101
(Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 205321GS Revision - (12/19/2007)

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  • Page 1 3000 PSI Pressure Washer Operator’s Manual This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacture Association (PWMA) standard PW101 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers). BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A. Manual No. 205321GS Revision - (12/19/2007)
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton pressure washer. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the PowerBOSS™ brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton pressure washer will provide many years of dependable service.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operator Safety ....... . . 4 Equipment Description......... 4 Safety Rules.

  • Page 4: Operator Safety

    Operator Safety Safety Rules This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all Equipment Description safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid Read this manual carefully and become familiar possible injury or death.
  • Page 5 WARNING WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, death.
  • Page 6 WARNING WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result The high pressure stream of water that this in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm equipment produces can cut through skin and its toward engine faster than you can let go. underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.
  • Page 7 WARNING NOTICE High pressure spray may damage fragile items including Starter and other rotating parts can entangle glass. hands, hair, clothing, or accessories. • DO NOT point spray gun at glass when using red 0° spray tip. • NEVER aim spray gun at plants. •...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Assembly Attach Handle, Cleaning Tank and Accessory Tray 1. Place handle (A) onto handle supports (B) connected to Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt main unit. Make sure holes (C) in handle align with to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. holes (C) on handle supports.

  • Page 9: Attach Detergent Siphon Hose To Pump

    5. Place accessory tray (A) over holes (C) on handle Add Engine Oil and Fuel (viewing from front of unit). Push the tree clips (B) into • Place pressure washer on a level surface. the holes until they sit flat against the accessory tray. •...
  • Page 10 2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high 6. Turn ON the water, press red button (B) on the gun and pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand. squeeze the trigger to purge the pump system of air and impurities.

  • Page 11: Features And Controls

    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 onto M - Pump —...

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation How to Start Your Pressure Washer To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, instructions step-by-step. This starting information also please call the pressure washer helpline at (800) 743-4115. applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day.

  • Page 13: How To Stop Your Pressure Washer

    IMPORTANT: Before starting the pressure washer, be sure WARNING you are wearing adequate safety goggles. The high pressure stream of water that this WARNING equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and Risk of eye injury. possible amputation.

  • Page 14: How To Use Spray Tips

    How to Use Spray Tips WARNING The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to The high pressure stream of water that this switch between four different quick connect spray tips. Spray equipment produces can cut through skin and its tips can be changed while pressure washer is running once underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and spray gun trigger lock is engaged.

  • Page 15: Cleaning And Applying Detergent

    Usage Tips 9. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower portion of area to be washed and work upward, using • For most effective cleaning, keep spray tip from 8 to long, even, overlapping strokes. 24 inches (20 to 61 cm) away from cleaning surface. •...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Maintenance Pressure Washer Maintenance Clean Debris General Recommendations Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from pressure Regular maintenance will improve the performance and washer. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area extend the life of the pressure washer. See any qualified around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.
  • Page 17 Check Spay Gun and Nozzle Extension 5. Remove nozzle extension from spray gun. Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make 6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back sure it is secure. Test the trigger by pressing the red button flushing water through nozzle extension.

  • Page 18: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance 3. Disconnect hose from spray gun and high pressure outlet on pump. Drain water from hose, gun, and nozzle See the engine operator’s manual for instructions on how to extension. Use a rag to wipe off the hose. properly maintain the engine.

  • Page 19: Winter Storage

    Winter Storage Storing the Engine See the engine operator’s manual for instructions on how to NOTICE properly prepare the engine for storage. You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. Protecting the Pump • Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and render To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral your unit inoperable.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 21: Warranty

    BRIGGS & STRATTON PRESSURE WASHER OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2007 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2007 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the pressure washer that is defective in material or workmanship or both.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Pressure Washer Product Specifications Max Outlet Pressure ... .3,000 PSI (206.8 BARS) Max Flow Rate ....2.5 GPM (9.5 liters/min) Water Supply Temperature .

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