Generac Portable Products 1900PSI Manual de usuario

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Portable Products

1900PSI

Owner's Manual/Manual del Propietario

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Model No. 1908-0 (1900 PSIPressureWasher)Manual No. 192236GS Revision2 (03/19/2003)I!!!!!!]!Ul

Generac Portable Products 1900 PSIPressureWasher

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SafetyRules.................................. 2-4

Know Your PressureWasher ...................... 5

Assembly.................................... 6-7

Operation .................................. 8- I0

Product Specifications........................... I I

Maintenance ............................... I I- 13

Storage...................................... 14

Troubleshooting ............................... 15

Replacement Parts........................... 16-17

Warranty ............................... Last Page

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION

_Read this manual carefully and become familiar

with your pressure washer.Know its

applications, its limitations and any hazards

involved.

Every effort hasbeen madeto ensure that information in

this manualisaccurate and current. However, we reserve

the right to change,alter or otherwise improve the product

and this document at anytime without prior notice.

In the State of California a spark arrester is required by lawI

(Section 4442 of the California PublicResourcesCode). I

Other states may havesimilar laws.Federallawsapply on

federal lands.If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester,

it must be maintained ineffective working order.

SAFETY RULES

Ahis is the safety alert symbol. It is used to

alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this

symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

The safety alert symbol (_.) isused with a signalword

(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a

safety messageto alert you to hazards.DANGER indicates

a hazard which, if not avoided,will result in death or serious

injury.WARNING indicatesa hazardwhich,if not avoided,

couldresult in death or serious injury.CAUTION

indicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided,might result in

minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used

without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could

result in equipment damage.Follow safety messagesto

avoid or reduce the risk of injuryor death.

WARNING I

The engine exhaust from this product contains I

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, b rth defects, or other reproduct ve harm.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Toxic Fumes ElectricalShock

Slippery Surface Fall Fluid Injection

Fire Explosion Hot Surface

Moving Parts FlyingObjects Kickback

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DANGER

Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.

Use a respirator or mask whenever there isa chance that

vapors may be inhaled.

Readall instructions with mask so you are certain the maskwi[[

provide the necessaryprotection againstinhalingharmful vapors.

WARNING

Keepwater sprayawayfrom electric wiring or fatal electric

shock may result.

WARNING

Keepspray nozzle between 8to 24 inchesawayfrom cleaning

surface.

Operate this unit on a stable surface.

The cleaning area should have adequateslopes anddrainage to

reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.

Beextremely careful if you must usethe pressure washer from

a [adder,scaffolding or any other relatively unstable [oca'don.

Firmly grasp spraygun with both handswhen usinghigh

pressure sprayto avoid iniuryif gun kicks back.

WARNING

WHEN ADDING FUEL

Turnpressure washer OFF and let it cool at least2 minutes

before removing gascap.

Fill fuel tank outdoors.

DO NOT overfill tank.Allow spacefor fuel expansion.

Keep fuel awayfrom sparks,open flames,pilot lights, heat,and

other ignitionsources.

DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

eVHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel

to spill.

DO NOT sprayflammable liquids.

'HEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff

valve OFE

eVHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL

IN TANK

Store awayfrom furnaces,stoves,water heaters, clothes

dryers or other appliancesthat havepilot light or other

ignition source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.

WARNING

NEVER aim spray gun at people, animalsor plants.

DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.

NEVER repair high pressure hose.Replaceit.

Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun

while system is pressurized.

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WARNING

DO NOT touch hot surfaces.

Stay dear of exhaust gases.

Allow equipment to cool before touching.

WARNING

DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may

be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

WARNING

Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in

vicinity of where equipment is in use.

WARNING

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire

where it cannot contact spark plug.

CAUTION

DO NOT tamper with governed speed.

DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.

CAUTION

DO NOT secure spraygun in open position.

DO NOT leavespray gun unattended while machine is

running.

NEVER use aspraygun which does not haveatrigger lock or

trigger guard in place and in working order.

Always be certain spraygun, nozzles and accessories are

correctly attached.

CAUTION

DO NOT point spraygun at glasswhen in jet spray mode.

NEVER aim spray gun at plants.

CAUTION

tf you have questions about intended use,ask dealer or

contact Briggs& Stratton Power Products.

NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or

without protective housing or covers.

DO NOT by-pass any safety device on this machine.

Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all

parts of the equipment to be sure ice has not formed there.

NEVER move machineby pulling on high pressure hose.Use

handle provided on unit.

Check fuel system for leaksor signsof deterioration, such as

chafed or spongy hose,loose or missingclamps,or damaged

tank or cap.Correct all defects before operating pressure

washe_

This equipment is designed to be used with Briggs& Stratton

Power Products authorized parts ONLY. If equipment isused

with parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications,

user assumesall risks and liabilities.

Generac Portable Products 1900 PSIPressureWasher

KNOWYOUR PRESSURE WASHER

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer.

Compare the illustrationswith your pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and

adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference.

Spray Gun

High Pressure Hose

Air Cleaner

Primer Bulb

Recoil Starter Chemical Injection

Siphon/Filter

High PressureOutlet

& Water Inlet

Pump equipped with

Automatic Cool Down

System FuelTank

Air Cleaner-- Dry type filter element limitsthe amount

of dirt and dust that gets inthe engine.

Automatic Cool Down System -- Cycles water

through pump when water reaches 125°-155°EWarm

water will discharge from pump onto ground.This

system prevents internal pump damage.

Chemical Injection Siphon/Filter -- Use to siphon

detergent or other pressure washer chemicals into the low

pressure stream.

FuelTank- Filltank with regular unleaded fuel.

High Pressure Hose -- Connect one end to water

pump and the other end to spray gun.

High Pressure Outlet -- Connection for high pressure

hose.

DataTag (not shown, near rear of base plate) -

Provides model and serial number of pressure washer.

Pleasehavethese readily availableif calling for assistance.

Primer Bulb -- Preparesa cold enginefor starting.

Pump -- Develops high water pressure.

Recoil Starter -- Used for starting the engine manually.

Spray Gun -- Controls the application of water onto

cleaningsurface with trigger device. Includessafety latch.

Water Inlet -- Connection for garden hose.

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ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: Readentire owner's manualbefore you

attempt to assembleor operate your new pressure washer.

Remove Pressure Washer From

Carton

I. Removethe parts bag,accessories,and insertsincluded

with pressure washer.

2. Slicetwo corners at the end of carton from top to

bottom so the panel can be folded down fiat.

3. Removepressure washer from carton.

Carton Contents

Items in the carton include:

Main Unit

Handle

High Pressure Hose

SprayGun

Nozzle Extension

SafetyGoggles

Oil Bottle

Parts Bag(which includesthe following):

Owner's Manual

EngineManual

Owner's Registration Card

HandleAttachment Hardware

PREPARING PRESSURE

WASHER FOR USE

Ifyou haveany problems with the assemblyof your

pressure washer or if parts are missingor damaged,call the

pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408. If callingfor

assistance,pleasehavethe model, revision, and serial

number from the data tag available.

To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you

will need to perform these tasks:

I. Fillout and send in registration card.

2. Attach handleto main unit.

3. Add oil to engine crankcase.

4. Add fuel to fuel tank.

5. Connect high pressure hose to spray gun and pump.

6. Connect water supply to pump.

7. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun.

Attach Handle

]. Placehandleassemblyonto handlesupportsconnected

to main unit.Make sure holes in handle align with

holes on handle supports (Figure I).

Alig

Handle

Supports

NOTE: It may be necessaryto move the handle supports

from side to side in order to alignthe handle so it will slide

over the handle supports.

2. Insert carriage bolts through holes from outside of

unit and attach a plastic knob from insideof unit

(Figure 2).Tighten by hand.

.Insert one "L" hooksthrough hole just under billboard

on leftside of handle (viewing from rear of unit). Hold

hook in place with pliers and attach locknut with

7/16" wrench (Figure 3).

;prayGun

Hook

4. Insert other"L" hook through hole just above

billboard on right side of handle (viewing from rear of

unit). Hold hook in place with pliers and attach locknut

with 7/16" wrench (Figure 3).

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Add Engine Oil and Fuel

• Placepressure washer on a level surface.

CAUTION

•Refer to engine manual for oil andfuel fill information.

• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this

instruction will void warranty.

• Refer to engine owner's manualand follow oil and fuel

recommendations and instructions.

NOTE: Check oll often during engine break-in. Refer to

engine owner's manualfor recommendations.

Connect Hose and Water Supply to

Pump

IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage,you must assemble

the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses

before you start the engine.

I. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose

to baseof spray gun (Figure4).Tighten by hand.

Connect high pressure

hose here

NOTE: Remove and discard all pump shippingcaps before

attaching hoses.

2. Attach other end of high pressure hoseto high

pressure outlet on pump (Figure 5).Tighten by hand.

.Before connecting garden hose to water inlet,inspect

inlet screen (Figure 6). Clean screen ifit contains

debris or haveit replaced if damaged.Refer to the

section "O-Ring Maintenance" ifinlet screen is

damaged.DO NOT RUN PRESSUREWASHERIF

INLET SCREENISDAMAGED.

Inspect inlet

screen, DO NOT

use if damaged;

clean if dirty.

4. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds

to cleanout any debris.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the

water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°E).

5. Connect the garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in

length) to the water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 6).

CAUTION

• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this

instructionwill voidwarranty.

6. Turn ON the water and squeezethe trigger on the

gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.

WARNING

Always wear eye protection when usingthis equipment or in

vicinity of where equipment isin use.

Before starting the pressure washer,be sure you are wearing

adequate eye protection.

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CHECKLIST BEFORE

STARTING ENGINE

Reviewthe unit'sassemblyto ensure you haveperformed

all of the following.

I. Make sure handle isin placeand secure.

2. Check that oil hasbeen added to proper level inthe

engine crankcase.

3. Add proper gasolineto fuel tank.

4. Check for properly tightened hose connections.

5. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or

damageto high pressure hose.

6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.

7. Be sure to read"Safety Rules" and "HowTo UseYour

PressureWasher" before usingpressure washer.

HOW TO USE YOUR

PRESSURE WASH ER

If you haveany problems operating your pressure washer,

pleasecall the pressure washer helpline at

1-800-270-1408.

How to StartYour Pressure Washer

To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow

these instructionsstep-by-step.This starting information

also appliesif you havelet the pressure washer sit idlefor

at least a day.

I. Placepressure washer near an outside water source

capableof supplying water at a flow rate greater than

3.0gallons per minute and no lessthan 20 PSIat

pressure washer end of garden hose.

2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected to

spray gun and pump. See"PreparingPressureWasher

for Use" for illustrations.

3. Make sure unit is in a level position.

4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure

washer pump. Turn ON water.

CAUTION

•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this

instructionwill void warranty.

5. Attach adjustable nozzle extension to spray gun

(Figure 7).Tighten by hand.

6. Position nozzle in low pressure mode (see"How to

Use the Adjustable Nozzle") and squeezetrigger on

spray gun to relieve air pressure caused by turning ON

water.Water witl flow out of spray gun in a thin

stream. Continue to hold trigger until there is a steady

stream of water and no air remains in system.Thls witl

make it easierto putl start engine.Releasetrigger.

7. Engagesafety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 8).

SafetyLatch

8. Start engine according to instructionsgiven in engine

owner's manual.

• Squeezetriggeron sprayguneachtime recoilstarter is

pulledandenginefailsto start.

NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"

position when operating the pressure washer.

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How to StopYour Pressure Washer

I. Let engine idle for two minutes.

2. Turn engine off according to instructionsgiven in

engine owner's manual.

3. Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve

pressure in the hose.

NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you

releasethe pressure.

How to Use the Adjustable Nozzle

You should now know how to START and STOP your

pressure washer.The informationin this section will tell

you how to adjust the spray pattern and to applydetergent

or other cleaningchemicals.

CAUTION

NEVERadjust spray pattern when spraying.

NEVERput hands infront of nozzle to adjust spray pattern.

Slide nozzle forward when you wish to adjust spray to

low pressure mode (Figure 9). Slide nozzle backward

to achieve high pressure.

Slide nozzle backward

for High Pressure

Mode

Slide nozzle forward for low

pressure mode and

detergent application

Point nozzle down towards a firm surface and press

trigger to test pattern (Figure I0).

Twisting nozzle adjusts spray pattern from a narrow

pattern to a fan pattern (Figure I I).

Rotate nozzle

counterclockwise for fan

spray pattern

Rotate nozzle clockwise

for narrow spray pattern

4. For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle from

8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.

5. If you get spray nozzle too close, especially using high

pressure mode, you may damage surface being cleaned.

6. DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.

Generac Portable Products 1900 PSIPressureWasher

Applying Detergent with the

Adjustable Nozzle

IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for

pressure washers. Household detergents could damage

the pump. CAUTION

•Starting the engine without all the hosesconnected and

without the water turned ON will damagethe pump.

• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this

instructionwill void warranty.

To apply detergent, follow these steps:

I. Reviewuse of adjustable nozzles.

3. Prepare detergent solution asrequired by job.

Placefilter end of chemical injectionhose into

detergent container.

CAUTION

• When insertingthe filter into a detergent solution bottle,

route the tube so asto keep it from inadvertentlycontacting

the hot mufflec

4. Slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure mode.

Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle in high

pressure position.

5. Make sure garden hose isconnected to water inlet.

Check that high pressure hose isconnected to spray

gun and pump. Start engine.

6. Apply detergent to a dry surface,starting at lower

portion of area to be washed and work upward,using

long,even,overlapping strokes.

7. Allow detergent to "soak in"for 3-5 minutes before

washing and rinsing. Reapplyasneeded to prevent

surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry

on (prevents streaking).

IMPORTANT: You must flush the chemical injection

system after each useby placingthe filter intoa bucket of

clean water,then run the pressure washer in low pressure

for I-2 minutes.

Pressure Washer Rinsing

For Rinsing:

I. Slide the nozzle backward to high pressure, pressthe

trigger and wait for the detergentto clear.

NOTE:You can also stop detergent from flowing by simply

removing chemical injection hose from bottle.

2. Keep the spraygun a safe distancefrom the area you

plan to spray.

3. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area,then check

the surface for damage.If no damageisfound, it isokay

to continue cleaning.

WARNING

Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inchesawayfrom cleaning

surface,

Operate this unit on a stable surface.

Be extremely careful if you must usethe pressure washer from

a ladder,scaffolding or anyother relatively unstable location.

Firmlygrasp spraygun with both handswhen using high

pressure sprayto avoid iniuryif gun kicks back.

4. Start at the top of the areato be rinsed,working

down with same overlapping strokes asyou usedfor

washingand applyingdetergent

Automatic Cool Down System

(Thermal Relief)

If you run the engine on your pressure washer for

3-5 minutes without pressingthe trigger on the spray gun,

circulating water in the pump can reachtemperatures

above 125°EThe systemengagesto cool the pump by

discharging the warm water onto the ground.

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