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High Pressure Washer Owner's Manual

Model No. 1538-1 (2,500 PSIHigh PressureWasher) Manual No. 187945 Revision2 (5/16/2001)

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Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSIHigh PressureWasher

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a

GENERAC high pressure washer. It hasbeen designed,

engineered and manufactured to giveyou the best possible

dependability and performance.

This manualcontains information for a high pressure

washer that operates at 2,500 PSIat a flow rate of

3.0gallons per minute. This powerful, high quality

professional system features large 10" wheels, a pump

equipped with an automatic cool down system, chemical

injection system, adjustable unloader, nozzle extension with

quick connect nozzles, safety goggles,heavyduty 50' hose,

and more.

Pleaseread and retain this manual.The instructionswill

enable you to assembleyour unit without tools, and

maintain your high pressure washer properly.

Every effort hasbeen madeto ensure that the information

in this manualis both accurate and current. However,

Generac reserves the right to change,alter or otherwise

improve the product and its documentation at anytime

without prior notice.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy,call the pressure washer helpline at

1-800-270-1408.

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Readand observe the safety rules.

• Follow regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

usingyour high pressure washer.

• For off-season storage, review "Preparing the Unit for

Storage" on page 14.

SAFETY RULES

_AUTION! When setting up,transporting,

adjusting or making repairs to your high pressure

washer,alwaysdisconnect the spark plug wire from

the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot

contact spark plug.

_DANGER! Engineexhaust gasescontain DEADLY

carbon monoxide gas.This dangerousgas,if

breathed in sufficient concentrations, can cause

unconsciousness or even death. Operate this

equipment only in the open air where adequate

ventilation isavailable.

_ WARNING! Gasoline ishighly FLAMMABLE and

itsvapors are EXPLOSIVE.Do Not permit

smoking, open flames, sparksor heat inthe vicinity

while handlinggasoline. Avoid spilling gasolineon a

hot engine.Allow unit to cool for 2 minutes before

refueling. Comply with all lawsregulatingstorage

and handlingof gasoline.

Read this manual carefully and become familiar

with your pressure washer. Know its applications,

its limitations, and any hazards involved.

Locate this pressure washer in areasawayfrom

combustible materials, combustible fumes or dust.

The high pressure equipment isdesignedto be usedwith

Generac authorized parts only. Ifyou use this equipment

with parts that do not comply with minimum

specifications, the user assumesall risks and liabilities.

Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled

or ingested,causingsevere nausea,fainting or poisoning.

The harmful elements maycause property damageor

severe injury.

Do Not allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure

washer at any time.

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• Operate engine only at governed speed. Runningthe

engine at excessivespeeds increasesthe hazardof

personal injury. Do Not tamper with parts which may

increase or decreasethe governed speed.

•Do Not wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that

may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

• Before starting the pressure washer in cold weather,

check all parts of the equipment and be sure ice hasnot

formed there.

•Never usea spraygun whichdoesnot havea trigger lock

or trigger guard in placeand in working order.

• Keep the hose connected to machine or the spraygun

while the system ispressurized. Disconnecting the hose

while the unit ispressurized isdangerous.

•Never operate units with broken or missingparts, or

without protective housing or covers.

• Operate and store this unit on a stable surface.

• Check the fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration,

such aschafed or spongy hose, looseor missingclamps,

or damagedtank or cap. Correct all defects before

operating the pressure washer.

•Do Not spray flammableliquids.

•Do Not secure the spraygun in the open position.

• Use a respirator or maskwhenever there isa chance

that vaporsmay be inhaled.Readall instructionswith

mask so you are certain the mask will provide the

necessary protection againstinhalingharmful vapors.

•Never aim the spray gun at people, animals or plants.

The high pressure stream of water that this equipment

produces can pierce skin and itsunderlying tissues,

leading to serious injuryand possible amputation.

•Never allow any part of the body to come in contact

with the fluid stream. Do Not come in contact with a

fluidstream created by a leakin the high pressure hose.

• Always wear eye protection when you usethis

equipment or when you are in the vicinitywhere the

equipment isin use.

• High pressure spray can causepaint chips or other

particles to become airborne.

•Do Not operate the pressure washer above the rated

pressure.

• Never move the machine by pulling on the high pressure

hose. Use the handle provided on the unit.

• Always be certain the spraygun, nozzles and accessories

are correctly attached.

• High pressure spray may damagefragile itemsincluding

glass.Do Not point spraygun at glasswhen in the jet

spray mode.

• Hold the spraygun firmly in your hand before you

squeeze the trigger. Failure to do so could result in an

injuryfrom a whipping spray gun. Do Not leavethe

spray gun unattended while the machine isrunning.

• The cleaningarea should haveadequate slopes and

drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery

surfaces.

• Keep water spray awayfrom electric wiring or fatal

electric shock may result.

•Do Not by-pass any safety device on this machine.

• The muffler and engine heat up during operation and

remain hot immediatelyafter shutting it down. Avoid

contact with a hot muffler or engine asyou could be

severely burned.

• High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking,

abuse, etc. Water sprayingfrom a leakiscapableof

injectingmaterial into skin. Inspect hose eachtime before

usingit. Check all hosesfor cuts, leaks,abrasions or

bulgingof cover, or damageor movement of couplings. If

any of these conditions exist, replace hose immediately.

Never repair high pressure hose. Replace it with

another hosethat exceedsmaximum pressure rating of

your unit.

• The muffler and air cleaner must be installedand in good

condition before operating the pressure washer.These

components act asspark arresters if the engine backfires.

In the State of California a spark arrester isrequired by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may havesimilar laws.Federal laws applyon

federal lands.

NOTE: If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester, it

must be maintained in effective working order. You can

order a spark arrester through your authorized Honda

service dealer.

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KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

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

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

adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Chemical Injection Siphon/Fitter SprayGun Accessory Tray

SprayNozzles

High Pressure Hose

Nozzle Extension with

Quick Connect

Gas Tank

Pressure

Control Knob

Water Inlet

Pump equipped with

Automatic Cool Down System

Accessory Tray _ Provides convienant storage for

standard and optional accessories, such as brushes, turbo

wands, ect.

Air Filter -- Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out

of intake air.

Automatic Cool Down System -- Cycles w_ter through

pump when water reaches 140°-i45°F. Warm 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.

Choke Lever -- Prepares a cold engine for starting.

Fuel Valve -- Used to turn fuel on and off to engine.

Gas Tank -- Fill tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Always

leave room for fuel expansion.

High Pressure Hose -- Connect one end to the water

pump and the other end to the spray gun.

SafetyGoggles

Air Filter

Throttle Lever

Choke Lever

FuelValve

Recoil Starter

(on front of engine)

Oil Fill Cap

High Pressure Outlet

with Quick Connect

High Pressure Outlet with Quick Connect -- To

connect high pressure hose.

Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect -- Allows you to

switch between four different spray nozzles.

Oil Fill Cap -- Fill engine with oil here.

Pressure Control Knob -- Varies the pressure of the high

pressure spray.

Pump -- Develops high pressure.

Recoil Starter -- Use for starting the engine manually.

Safety Goggles -- Always use the enclosed goggles or

other eye protection when running your pressure washer.

Spray Gun -- Controls the application of water onto

cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety latch.

Spray Nozzles -- Chemical injection (25°), 0°, 15°, 25°, and

40°: for various high pressure cleaning applications.

Throttle Lever_Sets engine in starting mode for recoil

starter and stops a running engine.

Water Inlet -- Connect garden hose here.

Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSIHigh PressureWasher

IMPORTANT: Readentire owner's manualbefore you

attempt to assembleor operate your new pressure washer.

REMOVE PRESSURE

WASHER FROM

CARTON

•Removethe parts box packedwith pressure washer.

• Slicetwo corners at the end of carton from top to

bottom so the panel can be folded down fiat, then

remove all packing material.

• Roll pressure washer out of carton.

Carton Contents

Items in the carton include:

• Main Unit

• Parts Box (which includesthe following):

SafetyGoggles

Handle

PlasticAccessory Tray

Handle FasteningHardware Kit (which includes):

Carriage Bolts (2)

PlasticKnobs (2)

"J" Hook

Chemical Hose Clip

SelfTappingScrews(5)

Nozzle Cleaning Kit

High Pressure Hose

Owner's Manual

EngineManual

EngineWarranty Card

EmissionsControl Warranty Card

Owner's Registration Card

SprayGun with Quick Connect Fitting

Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect Fitting

Bagcontaining5 mult_olored Quick Connect Nozzles

Oit Bottle

O-Ring MaintenanceKit

If any of the above parts are missingor damaged,call the

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

PREPARING PRESSURE

WASHER FOR USE

If you haveanyproblems with the assemblyof your

pressure washer or if parts are missingor damaged,call the

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

To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you

will need to perform these tasks:

• Fitl out and sendin registration card.

• Attach accessorytray to handle, then attach handle to

main unit.

Add oil to engine crankcase.

Add fuel to fuel tank.

Connect high pressure hoseto spraygun and pump.

Connect water supply to pump.

Attach nozzle extension to spray gun.

Select/attach quick connect nozzle to nozzle extension.

Attach Handle and Accessory Tray

NOTE: Alt assemblyoperations given in this section will

be described from the perspective of assemblingthe

pressure washer from the rear.

• Slidethe plastic accessory tray onto the handle and align

the holes inthe accessorytray with the holes on the

handle (Figure I).

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•Secure tray to handle with self tapping screws usinga

#2 phillips screwdriver. Ensurescrews are tight but not

crushing the plastic accessory tray.

• Placethe handle assembly onto the handle supports

connected to the main unit. Make sure the holes in the

handle alignwith the holes on the handle supports

(Figure 2).

Atig

Handle

Supports

NOTE: It may be necessaryto move the handle supports

from sideto side in order to align the handle so it will slide

over the handle supports.

• Insert the carriage bolt through the right side hole from

the outside of the unit. Slide the spring clip up the

chemical hoseand slide it onto the carriage bolt. Attach

a plastic knob from the inside of the unit.Tighten by

hand (Figure 3).

•Pinchthe chemical hose and slide it into the metal clip as

shown in Figure6.

• Tilt the unit up by the handle and attach the metal clip to

the rib on the center underside of the accessory tray

(Figure 7). Slide the chemical hosethrough the metal clip

so that it is tight but not kinked.

•Insertthe carriage bolt through the left side hole from

the outside of the unit and attach a plastic knob from the

inside of the unit (viewing unit from the rear). Tighten by

hand (Figure 4).

•Insertthe "J" hook into the second from the left slot in

the accessorytray (Figure 5).

Add Engine Oil

IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine

before it hasbeen properly servicedwith the

recommendedoil may resultin an enginefailure.

• Placepressure washer on a level surface.

• Refer to the engineowners manualto add recommended

oil to engine.

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

engine owner's manualfor recommendations. ==m=q IM =ml Ee_ra

Add Gasoline

_WARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never

fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do Not

smoke when filling fuel tank.

_WARNING! Never fill fuel tank completely full.

Provide spacefor fuel expansion.Wipe awayanyfuel

spillagefrom engine and equipment before starting.

•Use fresh,cleanunleadedautomotive gasolineand store in

approved, clean, covered containers. Use cleanfill

funnels. Never use"stale" gasoline leftover from last

season or gasolinestored for longperiods.

• Clean areaaround fuel fillcap, remove cap.

• Slowly addgasoline to fuel tank. Use a funnel to prevent

spillage. Fill tank to "Maximum FuelLevel" (Figure 8).

Connect high

pressure hose

here.

Attach the other end of the high pressure hose to the

high pressure outlet on the pump (Figure 10). Pull down

on the collar of the quick connect, slide fitting into the

pump and let go of collar. Pull on hose to be sure of a

tight connection.

_ Maximum Fuel Level

Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Connect Hose and Water Supply to

Pump

IMPORTANT: You must assemblethe nozzle extension

and attach all hoses before you start the engine. Starting

engine without all hoses connected and water supplied will

damagethe pump.

• Uncoil high pressurehoseand attach quick connect end of

hose to the baseof the spraygun (Figure9). Pulldown on

the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the gun andlet

go of collar. Tugon hoseto be sure of a tight connection.

•Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet,

inspectthe inlet screen (Figure I I). Clean the screen if it

contains debris, replace it if it isdamaged.DO NOT

RUN THE PRESSUREWASHER IF THE SCREENIS

DAMAGED. NEVER SIPHON INLETWATER.

• Run water through the garden hose for 30 secondsto

cleanout any debris. Turn off water.

• Connect the garden hoseto the water inlet. Tighten by

hand (Figure II).

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CAUTION! There MUST be at least ten feet of

unrestrictedgarden hose between the pressure washer

inlet and any flow shut off device, such asa 'Y' shut-off

connector or other convenience-type water shut-off valve.

Damage to pressure washer resulting from disregarding this

caution wit{ not be covered by the warrant)'.

• Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the spray

gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.

_ik AUTION! Before starting the pressure washer,

be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection.

Checklist Before Starting Engine

Reviewthe unit's assemblyto confirm you have performed

all of the following:

• Make sure the handle is in place and secure.

• Check that oil hasbeen added to the proper level in the

engine crankcase.

• Add the proper gasolineto fuel tank.

• Check for properly attached hoseconnections.

• Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or

damageto the high pressure hose.

• Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.

• Be sure to read "Safety Rules"and "How To Use Your

PressureWasher" before usingthe pressure washer.

HOW TO USE YOUR

PRESSURE WASH ER

If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,

please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-270-1408.

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 havelet the pressure washer sit idle for

at least a day.

• Placethe pressure washer in an area close enough to an

outside water source capableof supplying water at a flow

rate greater than 3.3gallons per minute.

• Check that the high pressure hose is connected to the

spray gun and to the pump. See"Preparing Pressure

Washer for Use" for illustrations.

• Make sure unit is in alevelposition.

• Connect the garden hoseto the water inleton the

pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water.

CAUTION! Do Not run the pump without the water

supply connected and turned on. You must follow this

caution or the pump will be damaged.

• Squeeze the trigger on the gun until you have a steady

stream of water. This purges the pump of air and

impurities.

• Attach the nozzle extension to the spray gun (Figure 12).

Tighten by hand.

• Choose the nozzle you want to use and insertit intothe

nozzle extension. See "How to Usethe Nozzles" on

page I0.

• Engagethe safety latch to the spray gun trigger

(Figure 13).

SafetyLatch

• Rotate the fuel valve leverto the "On" position

(Figure 14).

Off

• Move the throttle lever to the "Fast" position

(Figure 15). Controls are shown in the desired operating

condition.

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NOTE: If the recoil starter is hard to pull, it may be

necessary to squeeze the gun trigger to relieve internal

pump pressure.

•Move the choke lever to the "Closed" position

(Figure 16).

Closed

NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in

the "Open" position.

• Set the engine switch to the "On" position (Figure 17).

Engine Switch

Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel some

resistance. Then pull cord out with rapid full arm stroke.

Let rope return slowly. Do Not let rope "snap back"

against starter.

•If the choke Jeverhas been moved to the "Closed"

position to start the engine, gradually move it to the

"Open" position asthe engine warms up.

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

• Move the throttle lever to the "Slow" position.

• Wait for the engine to idle down.

• Move the engine switch to the "Off' position.

• Simply shutting off the engine will not release pressure in

the system. Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to

relieve pressure in the hose.

How to Use Accessory Tray

The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to

store your nozzle extension and quick connect nozzles, and

slots to hold the cleaning solution bottle and the detergent

siphoning filter. There are also two hooks at the ends of

the handle to hold your spray gun and high pressure hose.

NOTE: The extra holes in the tray are for storing a brush

and a turbo wand. The brush and turbo wand are NOT

included with your pressure washer. You can buy these

items as optional accessories.

• Place the nozzle extension through the hole on the

accessory tray, as shown in Figure 18.

• Hang your chemical solution bottle on the "J" hook and

place the detergent siphoning filter in the last slot on the

left (Figure 18).

• Place the spray gun on the hook attached to the

accessory tray on the right side of the unit (Figure 18).

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• Hangthe high pressure hose on the hook attached to

the accessorytray on the left side of the unit asshown

on page4.

How to Use the Nozzles

,_ CAUTION! Never exchange nozzleswithout

locking the safety latch on the trigger.

The quick-connect on the nozzle extension allows you to

switch between five different nozzles.The nozzlesvary the

spray pattern asshown below (Figure 19).

Follow these instructions to change nozzles:

• Engagethe safety latch on the spray gun.

• Putlback the collar on the quick-connect and pull the

current nozzle off. Store the nozzle in the space

provided on the handlesstorage panel.

NOTE: For a more gentle rinse, select the white 40° or

green 25°nozzle. To scour the surface, select the yellow

15°or red 0° nozzle. To apply chemical, select the black

nozzle.

• Putlback on the collar,insert the new nozzle and release

the collar. Tugon the nozzle to make sure it is securely

in place.

• For most effective cleaning, keepthe spray nozzle

between 8 to 24 inches away from the cleaningsurface. If

you get the spray nozzle too close, you may damagethe

cleaningsurface.

Cleaning and Applying Chemical

CAUTION! You must attach all hoses before you

start the engine. Starting the engine without all the hoses

connected and without the water turned ON witldamage

the pump.

IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for

pressure washers. Household detergents could damage

the pump.

To apply detergent follow these steps:

•Reviewthe useof the nozzles.

• Preparethe detergent solution as required by the

manufacturer.

• Hangthe detergent solution on the "J" hook attached to

the accessory tray, asshown in Figure20.

• Place the small filter end of the detergent siphoning tube

into the detergent container.

Low Pressure

Black

25°

High Pressure

White Green Yellow Red

40°25°15° 0°

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