Generac 1676-1 Owner's manual

Brand: Generac

Model: 1676-1

Category: High-pressure cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

2700PSI 1676-0

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Pressure Washer Owner's Manual

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Model No. 1676-1 (2700 PSiPressure Washer) Manual No. 191295GS Revision0 (04/17/2002)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SafetyRules.................................. 2-3

Know Your PressureWasher ...................... 4

Assembly.................................... 5-8

Operation .................................. 8-I1

Product Specifications........................... 12

Maintenance ............................... 12-14

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

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

Replacement Parts........................... 16-19

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.

Everyeffort hasbeen madeto ensure that informationin

this manualisaccurateand current However, Generac

reservesthe right to change,alter or otherwise improve the

)roduct andthis document at anytime without prior notice.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

the State of California a spark arrester isrequired by law

Section 4442 of the California PublicResourcesCode).

)ther states may havesimilar laws.Federal lawsapplyon

Federallands.If you equip the muffler with a spark arrestel

t must be maintained ineffective working order.

SAFETY RULES

The safety alert symbol (_.) isusedwith asignalword

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

safety messageto alert you to hazards.DANGER

indicates a hazardwhich, ifnot avoided, will result in death

or serious injury.WARNING indicatesa hazardwhich, if

not avoided, couldresult in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, 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 messages

to avoid or reduce the risk of injuryor death.

WARNING

WHEN ADDING FUEL

Turnpressure washer OFF andlet it cool at [east2 minutes

before removing gascap.

Fillfuel tank outdoors.

Do not overfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.

Keep gasoline awayfrom sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,

and other ignitionsources.

Do not lightacigarette or smoke.

eVHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Do not tip engine or equipment at anglewhich causes

gasolineto spill

Do not sprayflammable liquids.

'HEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff

valve OrE

eVHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH

FUEL IN TANK

Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves,water heaters, clothes

dryers or other appliancesthat havepilot lightor other

ignitionsource becausethey can ignite gasolinevapors.

WARNING

Keepwater sprayawayfrom electricwiringor fatalelectric

shockmayresult.

WARNING

Never aim the spraygun at people, animalsor plants.

Do not allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure washer.

Never repair high pressure hose. Replace it.

,_ WARNING

Keepspray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches awayfrom cleaning

surface.

Beextremely careful if you must usethe pressure washer from

a [adder,scaffoldingor any other relatively unstable location.

The cleaning area should haveadequate slopes and drainage to

reduce the possibility of afail due to slippery surfaces.

Operate this unit on a stable surface.

,_ 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 you usethis equipment or

when you are in the vicinity where the equipment is in use.

,_ DANGER

Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.

Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that

vapors may be inhaled.

Readall instructions with maskso you are certain the maskwi[[

provide the necessaryprotection againstinhalingharmful vapors.

,_ WARNING

Do not touch hot surfaces.

Allow equipment to cool before touching.

,_ WARNING

Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place

the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

,_ CAUTION

Do not tamper with governed speed.

Do not operate the pressure washer abovethe rated pressure.

CAUTION

Do not point spray gun at glasswhen in the jet spray mode.

Never aim the spraygun at plants.

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. Savethis manual for future reference.

SprayNozzles

Accessory Tray

Fuel Tank

Nozzle Extension with

Quick Connect

Throttle Lever

Choke Lever

J FuelValve

Recoil Starter

(on front of engine)

Air Filter

Spray Gun

Chemical Injection

Siphon/Fitter

Accessory Tray m Provides convenient 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 water through

pump when water reaches 125 % 155_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 Tank -- Fill tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Always

leave room for fuel expansion.

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

High Pressure Hose (not shown) -- Connect one end to

the water pump and the other end to the spray gun.

Oit Fill Cap

High Pressure

Outlet

Pump equipped

with Automatic

Coot Down

System

High Pressure Outlet -- To connect high pressure hose.

Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect -- Allows you to

switch between four different spray nozzles.

Oil Fill Cap -- Fillengine with oil here.

Pump -- Develops high pressure.

Recoil Starter -- Use for starting the engine manually.

Safety Goggles (not shown) -- 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, 0 °, 15 °, 25 °, and 40°:

for various high pressure cleaning applications.

Throttle Leve_Sets engine in starting mode for recoil

starter and stops a running engine.

Water Inlet -- Connect garden hose here.

IMPORTANT: Readentire owner's manualbefore you

attempt to assembleor operate your new pressure washer.

REMOVE PRESSURE

WASHER FROM

CARTON

• Removethe parts bag 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

SafetyGoggles

Handle

PlasticAccessory Tray

High Pressure Hose

SprayGun

Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect Fitting

Oit Bottle

Parts Bag(which includesthe following):

Owner's Manual

EngineManual

Owner's Registration Card

Quick Connect

Bagcontaining5 mult_olored Quick Connect Nozzles

MaintenanceKit

Handle FasteningHardware Kit (which includes):

Carriage Bolt

"L" Bolt

PlasticKnobs (2)

"J" Hook

Chemical Hose Clip

SelfTappingScrews(5)

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.

• Slide the plastic accessory tray onto the handle and align

the holes in the accessorytray with the holes on the

handle (Figure I).

• Secure tray to handle with self tapping screws usinga

#2 phillips screwdriver. Ensurescrews are tight but not

crushing the plastic accessory tray.

• Placethe handleassembly 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 "L" bolt through the hole on the left side of

the handle (viewing from handleside of unit) and attach

the plastic knob. Tighten the knob by hand (Figure 3).

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y-.

• Insertthe carriage bolt through the right side holefrom

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

inside of the unit (viewing unit from the handle side).

Tighten by hand (Figure 3).

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

the accessorytray (Figure 4).

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

shown in Figure5.

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

the rib on the center undersideof the accessory tray

(Figure 6). Slide the chemical hosethrough the metal clip

so that it is tight but not kinked.

Add Engine Oil

IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine

before it hasbeen properly serviced with the

recommended oil may result in an engine failure.

• Placepressure washer on a levelsurface.

• Refer to the engine owners manualto add recommended

oil to engine.

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

engine owner's manualfor recommendations.

Add Gasoline

_IL WARNING! Never fillfuel tank indoors. Never

fillfuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do Not

smoke whenfilling 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 area around fuel fillcap, remove cap.

• Slowly add "UNLEADED" regular gasoline to fuel tank.

Use a funnel to prevent spillage.Slowly fill tank to about

1.5"below the bottom of the filler neck (Figure7).

• Attach the end ofthe hose to the baseof the spray gun

(Figure8). Pull down on the collar of the quick connect,

slidefittinginto the pump and let go of collar. Pull on

hose to be sure of a tight connection.

NOTE: The quick connect is shown connecting the high

pressure hoseto the spraygun.If you choose to usethe

quick connect for the hose to pump connection, follow the

samedirections to attach quick connect from hoseto pump.

• Attach the other end of the highpressure hoseto the high

pressureoutleton the pump (Figure9).Tighten by hand.

Fuel

• 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.

NOTE: Your pressure washer comes with a quick connect

that you can useto attach the high pressure hose to either

the spraygun or pump.

• Uncoil the high pressure hoseand attachthe femalequick

connect to one end of the hose. Attach the malequick

connect to the gun (Figure8).

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

inspect the inlet screen (Figure 10).Clean the screen if it

contains debris, replace it if it isdamaged. DO NOT

RUN THE PRESSUREWASHER IF THE SCREENIS

DAMAGED. NEVER SIPHON INLETWATER.

screen, Do

Not use if

damaged, clean

if dirty.

• Run water through the garden hosefor 30 secondsto

cleanout any debris. Turn off water.

• Connect the garden hoseto the water inlet. Tighten by

hand (Figure 10).

CAUTION! There MUST be at least ten feet of

unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer

inlet and anyflow shut off device, such as a 'Y' shut-off

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

Damageto pressure washer resulting from disregarding this

caution will not be covered by the warranty.

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

gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.

_ AUTION! Before starting the pressure washer,

be sure you are wearing adequateeye protection.

Checklist Before Starting Engine

Reviewthe unit's assemblyto confirm you have performed

all of the following:

• Makesure 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 aproper water supply at an adequate flow.

• Besure to read "Safety Rules"and "How To Use Your

PressureWasher" before usingthe pressure washer.

HOW TO USE YOUR

PRESSURE WASH ER

If you haveanyproblems operating your pressurewasher,

pleasecall 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 2.8gallons 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.

• Makesure unit is in a level position.

• Connect the garden hose to 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.

• Squeezethe trigger on the gun until you havea steady

stream of water. This purges the pump of air and

impurities.

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

Tighten by hand.

Choose the nozzle you want to use and insertit intothe

nozzle extension. See "How to Use the Nozzles" on

page I0.

• Engagethe safetylatch to the spraygun trigger (Figure 12).

SafetyLatch

• Rotate the fuel shut-off valve to the "On" position (fully

counter-clockwise) (Figure 13).

"On" position

• Move the throttle leverto "Fast" position, shown on

engine asa rabbit (Figure 14).

• Move the choke leverto the "Choke" position

(Figure 15).

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

the "Run" position.

• Grasp the unit's handlewith your left hand.Pull the

starter grip lightlywith your right hand until you feel

some resistance,then pull briskly.

• Return the starter grip handle slowly. Do Not let rope

"snap back" against starter.

• When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to the

"Run" position. If engine falters, move choke lever to

the "Choke" position, then to the "Run" position.

• Ifengine fails to start after six pulls, move choke lever to

the "Run" position. If enginefires, but does not continue

to run, move choke lever to the "Choke" position, then

to the "Run" position.

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

necessary to squeezethe gun trigger to relieve internal

pump pressure.

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

• Movethrottle lever to "Stop" position.

• Turn the fuel shut-offvalve to the "Off' position (fully

clockwise).

• 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 Accessory Tray

The unit isequipped with an accessory tray with placesto

store your nozzle extension and quick connect nozzles, and

slots to hold the cleaningsolution bottle and the detergent

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

the handle to hold your spraygun 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

includedwith your pressure washer.You can buy these

items as optional accessories.

• Placethe nozzle extension through the holeon the

accessorytray, asshownin Figure16.

• Hangyour chemicalsolution bottle on the "J" hook and

placethe detergent siphoning filter in the lastslot on the

left (Figure 16).

• Placethe spraygun on the hook attached to the

accessorytray on the right sideof the unit (Figure 16).

• Hangthe high pressure hose on the hook attached to

the accessorytray on the left side of the unitas shown

on page4.

How to Use the Nozzles

_iL CAUTION! Never exchange nozzleswithout

lockingthe safety latch on the trigger.

The quick-connect on the nozzle extension allows you to

switch between five different nozzles.The nozzlesvarythe

spray pattern asshown below (Figure 17).

Follow these instructions to change nozzles:

• Engagethe safety latch on the spray gun.

•Putl back 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,insertthe new nozzle and release

the collar. Tugon the nozzle to make sure it issecurely

in place.

• For most effective cleaning,keepthe spray nozzle

between 8 to 24 inchesawayfrom 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.

• Prepare the detergent solution as required by the

manufacturer.

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

the accessory tray, asshown in Figure 18.

Low Pressure

Black

High Pressure

White Green Yellow Red

40° 25° 15° 0°

• Placethe small filter end of the detergent siphoning tube

into the detergent container.

CAUTION! Keep the chemical injection tube from

coming in contact with the hot muffler.

• Make sure the black nozzle is installed.

NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high

pressure nozzles(White, Green, Yellow, or Red).

• Make sure the garden hose is connected to the water

inlet.Check that the high pressure hose is connected to

the spraygun and the pump and start the engine.

• Apply the detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower

portion of area to be washed and work upward, using

long,even, overlapping strokes.

• Allow the detergent to soak in between 3-5 minutes

before washing and rinsing. Reapplyas needed to prevent

surface from drying. Do Not allow the detergent to dry

on (prevents streaking).

IMPORTANT: You must flush the chemical injection

system after each use by placingthe filter into a bucket of

clean water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure

for I-2 minutes.

Pressure Washer Rinsing

A ARNING! Be extremely careful if you must

usethe pressure washer from a ladder,scaffolding

or anyother relatively unstable location.Hose

water pressure builds asyou climb. When you press

the trigger, the recoil from the initialspray canbe

very strong. The high pressure spray could cause

you to fall ifyou are too close to the cleaning

surface.

Wash and Rinse Surface

This pressure washer permits regulation of output water

pressure byvarying the engine speed and by turning the

pressure control knob on the pump. The Pressure

Command TM lever found on the front of the engine may be

set, asshown in Figure 19:

Pressure Low to High

Duty Light Medium Heavy

Application Auto Concrete Paint removal

Boat Driveway Degreasing

Furniture Deck

• Increaseor decrease spray pressure by turning the

pressure control knob counterclockwise or clockwise

respectively (Figure 20).

After you have applied detergent, scour the surface

and rinse it clean as follows:

• Apply safety latch to spray gun.

• Remove the black chemical nozzle from the nozzle

extension.

• Select and installthe desired high pressure nozzle

following the instructions"How to Use the Nozzles" on

page 10.

• Keepthe spray gun a safedistance from the area you

plan to spray.

• Adjust Pressure CommandTM lever and pressure control

knob to obtain desired water pressure.

• Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then

check the surface for damage.If no damageisfound, you

can assumeit isokay to continue rinsing.

• Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working down

with same overlapping strokes asyou usedfor cleaning.

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 reach a temperature

between 125°-155°E At this temperature, the system

engagesand cools the pump by discharging the warm

water onto the ground. This system prevents internal

damageto the pump.

SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Pressure ..... 2,700 psi

Flow Rate .......... 2.5 gallonsper minute (gpm)

Detergent .......... Use detergent approved for

pressure washers

Water Supply Temp Not to Exceed 100°F

Automatic Cool Will cycle when water

Down System ....... reaches 125%155°F

Shipping Weight .... 91 lbs.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDATIONS

The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. Toreceive

full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the

high pressure washer as instructed in this manual.

• Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your high pressure washer. Check the

spray gun and adjustable nozzle extension assembly for wear.

• All maintenance in this manual and the engine owner's

manual should be made at {east once each season.

• Once a year you should clean or replace the spark plug,

clean or replace the air filter. A new spark plug and dean

air filter assure proper fue]-alr mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer. Please refer to your

engine owner's manual for more details.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engineoit level.

Check water inlet screen for damage.

Check in-line filter for damage.

Check high pressure hose for leaks.

Check detergent siphoning tube and filter for damage.

Check spraygun and nozzle extension assemblyfor leaks.

Rinseout garden hoseto flush out debris before

connecting to pressure washer.

PRESSURE WASH ER

MAINTENANCE

Check and Clean Inlet Screen

Examine the screen on the water inlet. Clean it ifthe

screen isclogged or replace it if screen isdamaged.

Check High Pressure Hose

The high pressure hose can develop leaksfrom wear,

kinking, or abuse.Inspectthe hose eachtime before using

it. Check for cuts, leaks,abrasions or bulging of cover,

damageor movement of couplings. If anyof these

conditions exist, replacethe hose immediately.

_hL CAUTION! Water spraying from a leakis

capableof injectingmaterial intoskin. Inspecthose

each time before using it_Never repair a high

pressure hose. Replace it with another hose that

exceeds the maximum pressure rating of your

pressure washer.

Check Detergent Siphoning Tube

Examine the filter on the detergent tube and clean if

clogged. The tube should fit tightly on the barbed fitting.

Examine the tube for leaks or tears. Replacethe filter or

tube if either isdamaged.

Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube

If you usedthe detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it

with clean water before stopping the engine.

• Placethe chemical injectionsiphon/filter in a bucket futl

of cleanwater.

• Attach the black low pressure nozzle.

• Flushfor I-2 minutes.

• Shut off the engine.

IMPORTANT: Simply shutting OFF engine will not

release pressure in the system. When the engine has

shut down, squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to

relieve the pressure in the hose.

Check Gun and Nozzle Extension

Examinethe hose connection to the spray gun and make

sure it issecure.Test the trigger by pressing it and making

sure it "springs back" into placewhen you release it. Put

the safety latchin the ON position and test the trigger. You

should not be able to press the trigger.

Check In-Line Filter

Refer to Figure 21 and service the in-linefilter if it

becomes clogged, asfollows:

_III"_RPJ i_ _L_'l IEl_;fl_

Filter Screen

Nozzle Extension

Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high

pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray

gun and remove o-ring and screen from nozzle

extension. Flush the screen, spray gun, and adjustable

nozzle extension with clean water to clear debris.

If the screen is damaged, the o-ring kit contains a

replacement in-line filter screen and an o-ring. If

undamaged, reuse screen.

Place the in-line filter screen into the threaded end of

the nozzle extension. Direction does not matter. Push

the screen in with the eraser end of a pencil until it

rests flat at the bottom of the opening. Take care to

not bend the screen.

4. Placethe o-ring intothe recess. Pushthe o-ring snugly

againstthe in-line filter screen.

5. Assemble the nozzle extension to the spraygun, as

described earlier in this manual.

Purge Pump of Air and

Contaminants

To remove air from the pump, follow these steps:

• Set up the pressure washer asdescribed in "Preparing

PressureWasher For Use". Connect the water supply

and turn water on.

• Pullthe trigger on the spraygun and hold.

• When the water supply is steady and constant, engage

the safety latch.

To remove contaminants from the pump, follow

these steps:

• Set up the pressure washer as described in "Preparing

Pressure Washer For Use". Connect the water supply

and turn water on.

• Start the engine according to instructionsin "To Start

Your Pressure Washer".

• Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.

• Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun and hold.

• When the water supply is steady and constant, engage

the safety latch and reattach the nozzle extension.

Nozzle Maintenance

A pulsingsensation felt while squeezingthe spraygun

trigger may be caused by excessivepump pressure. The

principal cause of excessivepump pressure is a nozzle

cloggedor restricted with foreign materials, such asdirt,

etc. To correct the problem, immediately cleanthe nozzle

usingthe tools included with your pressure washer and

follow these instructions:

I. Shut off the engineand turn off the water supply.

2. Remove the nozzle from the end of the nozzle

extension (Figure 22).

to remove

debris.

3. Remove the in-line filter from the other end of the

nozzle extension.

4. Use the wire included in the kit (or a small paper clip)

to free any foreign material clogging or restricting the

nozzle (Figure 22).

5. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back

flushing water through the nozzle extension

(Figure 23). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.

6. Reinstall the nozzle and in-line filter into the nozzle

extension. Do Not overtighten the nozzle with the

allen wrench.

7. Reconnect the nozzle extension to the spray gun.

8. Reconnect the water supply, turn on the water, and

start the engine.

9. Test the pressure washer by operating with each of the

Quick Connect nozzles.

O-Ring Maintenance

Through the normal operation of your pressure washer,

o-rings, which keep the connections of the hoses and spray

gun tight and leak-free, may become worn or damaged.

Provided with your pressure washer is an O-Ring

MaintenanceKit which includes replacement o-rings,

rubber washer and water inlet filter. Refer to the

instruction sheet provided in the kit to service your unit's

o-rings. Note that not all of the parts in the kit will be used

on your unit-

To remove a worn or damaged o-ring:

• Use a small flathead screwdriver to get underneath the

o-ring and pry it off.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

See the engine owner's manual for instructions on how to

properly maintain the engine.

,i_ CAUTION! Avoid prolonged or repeated skin

contact with usedmotor oil. Used motor oil has

been shown to cause skin cancer in certain

laboratory animals.Thoroughly wash exposed areas

with soap and water.

KEEPOUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T

POLLUTE. CONSERVERESOURCES.RETURN

USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.

PREPARING THE UNIT

FOR STORAGE

Water should not remain inthe unit for long periods of

time. Sedimentsor minerals candeposit on pump parts and

"freeze" pump action. If you do not plan to usethe pressure

washer for more than 30 days,follow this procedure:

I. Flush detergent siphoning tube by placingthe filter into

a pail of clean water while running pressure washer in

low pressure mode. Flushfor one to two minutes.

2. Shut off the engineand let it cool, then remove high

pressure and gardenhoses.Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug.

3. Empty the pump of liquids by pulling the engine recoil

handle about 6 times. This should remove most of the

liquid inthe pump.

4. Use Generac brand pump saver to prevent corrosion

build up andfreezing of pump.

5. Store unit in a clean, dry area.

Protecting the Pump

To protect the pump from damagecaused by mineral

deposits or freezing, usethe Generac PumpSaverto treat

pump. This prevents freeze damageand lubricates pistons

and seals.

NOTE: Generac PumpSaver,model number 01559,is

availableasanoptional accessory.It isnot includedwith the

pressurewasher.

CAUTION! You must protect your unit from freezing

temperatures. Failure to do so will permanently damage

your pump and render your unit inoperable. Freeze damage

is not covered under warranty.

_ CAUTION! Read and follow all cautions and

warnings on the PumpSaver can label. Always wear

eye protection when using PumpSaver.

To use PumpSaver, make sure the pressure washer is

turned off and disconnected from supply water. Read and

follow all instructions and warnings given on the PumpSaver

container.

NOTE: PumpSaver will drip from pump after treatment

and will stain wood and concrete.

NOTE: If PumpSaver is not available, draw RV antifreeze

(non-alcohol) into the pump by pouring the solution into a

3-foot section of garden hose connected to inlet adapter

and pulling recoil handle twice.

STORING THE ENGINE

See the engine owner's manual for instructions on how to

properly prepare the engine for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Pump has following

problems: failure to produce

pressure, erratic pressure,

chattering, loss of pressure,

low water volume.

Detergent fails to mix with

spray.

Cause

I. Low pressure nozzle installed.

2. Water inletisblocked.

3. Inadequatewater supply.

4. Inlet hose iskinked or leaking.

5. Clogged inlet hose strainer.

6. Water supply isover 100°F.

7. High pressure hose is blocked or

leaks.

8. Gun leaks.

9. Nozzle is obstructed.

10. Pump isfaulty.

I. Detergent siphoning tube isnot

submerged.

2. Chemical filter isclogged.

3. Dirty in-line filter.

4. Low pressure nozzle installed.

Engine runs good at no-load Engine speed istoo slow.

but "bogs" when load is

added.

Engine will not start; or

starts and runs rough.

Engine shuts down during

operation.

Engine lacks power.

Engine "hunts" or falters.

I. Fuelvalveisin the "Off' position.

2. Low oil level.

3. Dirty air cleaner.

4. Out of gasoline.

5. Stalegasoline.

6. Sparkplug wire not connected to

spark plug.

7. Badspark plug.

8. Water ingasoline.

9. Overchoking.

10. Excessivelyrich fuel mixture.

I I. Intake valve stuck open or closed.

12. Engine has lost compression.

Out of gasoline.

Dirty air filter.

Choke is opened too soon.

Correction

I. Replacenozzle with high pressure

nozzle.

2. Clear inlet.

3. Provide adequatewater flow.

4. Straighten inlethose, patch leak.

5. Check and clean inlethose strainer.

6. Provide cooler water supply.

7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.

8. Replacegun.

9. Clean nozzle.

10. Contact Generac service facility.

I. Insertdetergent siphoning tube into

detergent.

2. Cleanor replace fitter/detergent

siphoningtube.

3. See"Check In-LineFilter" on page 12.

4. Replacenozzle with highpressure

nozzle.

Move throttle control to FASTposition. If

enginestill "bogs down", contact Briggsand

Stratton servicefacility.

I. Turn fuel valveto the "On" position.

2. Fill crankcaseto proper level.

3. Cleanor replace air cleaner.

4. Fillfuel tank.

5. Drain gastank; fill with fresh fuel.

6. Connect wire to spark plug.

7. Replacespark plug.

8. Drain gastank; fill with fresh fuel.

9. Open choke fully andcrank engine.

10. Contact Briggsand Stratton service

facility.

I I. Contact Briggsand Stratton service

facility.

12. Contact Briggsand Stratton service

facility.

Fillfuel tank.

Replace air filter.

Move choke to halfway position until

engine runs smoothly.

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EXPLODED VIEW --- UNIT

PARTS LIST--- UNIT

Item Part #

I 190185GS

2 AI87602GS

3 AI90156GS

4 30809GS

5 27007GS

6 71693GS

7 188194GS

8 B4966GS

9 190147GS

I0 190668GS

II 187918GS

12 187916GS

13 187952GS

14 187915GS

15 B1288GS

17 67989GS

18 21217GS

19 AI041GS

20 AI040DGS

21 95519GS

22 B4148EGS

23 21424GS

24 95518GS

25 191295GS

26 B3297GS

27 185877GS

28 190717GS

29 48031GGS

30 190862GS

31 87815GS

33 BB3061BGS

34 97837GS

35 B4224GS

36 B3858GS

37 190049GS

900 NSP

Qty.

Description

DECALS/BILLBOARD, 1676-0

HANDLE, Powder Coat Red

BASE

GROMMET, Rubber

MOUNT, Donut Type Vibration

WASHER, Flat

BLIND RIVET

ASSEMBLY,Tire & Wheel

PUSHNUT

KIT, Handle Fastener

DECAL, Quick Reference

DECAL, Start Instructions

DECAL, Cool Down System

DECAL, Warning/Danger

TAG, Breather Cap

NUT, FlangeSerrated

MOUNT, Rubber Shock

FILTER,Chemical Hose

HOSE, Chemical Clear

QUICK CONNECT, Wand End

ASSEMBLY,Pump (seepages 18-19)

CONNECTOR, Garden Hose

QUICK CONNECT

MANUAL, Owners

MANUAL, Engine

HOSE

KIT, Nozzles

CLAMP, Hose

KIT, Maintenance

GOGGLES, Safety

OIL

O-RING, Hi Pressure

SCREEN,Gun Inlet

EXTENSION

GUN, High Pressure

ENGINE

_ r 3

EXPLODED VIEW 1 PUMP

45 49

PARTS LIST--- PUMP

Item Part #

I B2218GS

2 B2260GS

3 B2217GS

4 B2261BGS

5 96400GS

6 99735GS

7 93790GS

8 40945GS

9 93652GS

10 95416GS

I I 93876GS

12 A2069GS

13 93644GS

14 96053GS

15 96015GS

16 B2665GS

17 A2013GS

18 97840GS

19 97841GS

20 A1320GS

21 93680GS

22 94944GS

23 99427GS

24 191315GS

2 ......

3 ......

4 ......

S ......

6 ......

7 ......

8 ......

12 ......

16 ......

17 ......

21 ......

22 ......

23 ......

25 ......

30 ......

31 ......

26 ......

27 ......

28 ......

29 ......

33 ......

32 ......

61 ......

34 185752GS

12 ......

13 ......

14 ......

IS ......

16 ......

17 ......

18 ......

19 ......

36 ......

37 ......

39 ......

40 ......

41 ......

Qty. Description

I O-RING, Engine Adapter

I ADAPTER, Housing, Cam

4 O-RING, Engine Adapter Bolt

4 SCREW, Button Hd

3 SPRING, Piston Return

I ASSEMBLY, Oil Breather

I O-RING, Crankcase

6 CAPSCREW, Socket Head

I SPRING, Thermal By-Pass

I PISTON, Thermal By-Pass

I O-RING, Thermal By-Pass

I GASKET, Head

I ACTUATOR, Thermal By-Pass

3 SEAL, High Pressure

3 RING, Bearing

6 WASHER, Steel Special

6 BOLT, Head

3 O-RING, Cap

3 CAP, Outlet Port

I SPACER PLATE, Inlet

3 SEAL, Oil Piston

3 SHOE, Piston Pivot

3 ASSEMBLY, Ceramic Piston &

0 KI_, Crankcase

I O-RING, EngineAdapter

I ADAPTER, Housing, Cam

4 O-RING, EngineAdapter Bolt

SCREW, Button Hd

SPRING, Piston Return

ASSEMBLY,Oil Breather

O-RING, Crankcase

CAPSCREW, Socket Head

GASKET, Head

WASHER, Steel Special

BOLT, Head

SEAL,Oil Piston

SHOE, Piston Pivot

ASSEMBLY,Ceramic Piston & Cap

BEARING SET

SPACER,Pilot

ASSEMBLY,Cam

CAM, Axial

WASHER, Thrust

RETAINER,Push- On

C-RING, Cam Retainer

ADAPTER, Shaft Hex

HOUSING, Piston

BEARING SET,Cam

0 KIT, Complete Head

I GASKET, Head

I ACTUATOR, Thermal By-Pass

3 SEAL,High Pressure

3 RING, Bearing

6 WASHER, Steel Special

6 BOLT, Head

3 O-RING, Cap

3 CAP, Outlet Port

6 O-RING, Check Valve

6 ASSEMBLY,Check Valve

I CAP, Plastic

I SETSCREW

I HANDLE, Unloader

Item Part #

42 .....

43 ......

45 ......

46 ......

47 ......

48 ......

49 ......

50 ......

51 ......

52 ......

53 ......

56 ......

60 ......

35 185933GS

16 ......

17 ......

36 ......

37 ......

38 B3479GS

39 ......

40 ......

41 ......

42 ......

43 ......

44 B3510GS

45 ......

46 ......

47 ......

48 ......

49 ......

50 ......

51 ......

52 ......

53 ......

54 185943GS

55 ......

57 ......

58 ......

59 185926GS

3 ......

7 ......

8 ......

9 ......

l0 ......

II ......

12 ......

14 ......

16 ......

17 ......

18 ......

21 ......

36 ......

37 ......

45 ......

49 ......

53 ......

60 ......

62 ......

Qty. Description

SPRING, Unloader

ASSEMBLY,Spindle

O-RING, Spindle

SEAT,BallUnloader

BALL, StainlessSteel

SEAT,Trapped Line Pressure

O-RING, Trapped Line Pressure

VALVE,Shuttle Piston

SPRING, Piston Trapped Pressure

VENTUR{, Chemical

O-RING, Venturi

ASSEMBLY,Head, Brass

SPACER,High Pressure Seal

0 KIT, Check Valve

6 WASHER, Steel Special

6 BOLT, Head

6 O-RING, Check Valve

6 ASSEMBLY,Check Valve

0 KIT, Unloader Spindle

I CAP,Plastic

I SETSCREW

I HANDLE, Unloader

I SPRING, Unloader

I ASSEMBLY,Spindle

0 KIT, High Pressure Outlet

O-RING, Spindle

SEAT,BallUnloader

BALL, StainlessSteel

SEAT,Trapped Line Pressure

O-RING, Trapped Line Pressure

VALVE,Shuttle Piston

SPRING, Piston Trapped Pressure

VENTURI, Chemical

O-RING, Venturi

0 KIT, Chemical Injector

I BARB HOSE, Brassw/Nylon Insert

I BALL, Chemical In ector

I SPRNG, Chemica njector

0 KIT, O-Ring Seals

I O-RING, EngineAdapter

4 O-RING, Engine Adapter Bolt

I O-RING, Crankcase

6 CAPSCREW,Socket Head

I SPRING,Thermal By-Pass

I PISTON, Thermal By-Pass

I O-RING, Thermal By-Pass

I GASKET,Head

3 SEAL,High Pressure

6 WASHER, Steel Special

6 BOLT, Head

3 O-RING, Cap

3 SEAL,Oil Piston

6 O-RING, Check Valve

6 ASSEMBLY,Check Valve

I O-RING, Spindle

I O-RING, Trapped Line Pressure

I O-RING, Venturi

3 SPACER,High Pressure Seal

3 SEAL,U-Cup

NOTE: Item numbers 24, 34, 35, 38, 44, 54, and 59 are service

kits and include all parts shown within the box.

TABLA DE CONTENIDOS

ReglasDe Seguridad .............................. 20-21

Conozca Su Generador .............................. 22

Ensamblaje...................................... 23-26

Funcionamiento.................................. 26-29

EspecificacionesDel Producto ......................... 30

Mantenimiento ................................... 30-32

AImacenamiento .................................... 32

Notas ............................................ 33

Diagnosticos De Averias.............................. 34

PiezasDe Recambio .............................. 16-19

Garantia .......................................... 35

DESCRIPCION DEL EQUIPO

Lea este manual de manera cuidadosa y familiaricese con

su generador. Conozca sus usos, suslimitaciones y

cualquier peligro relacionado con el mismo.

Se ha hecho cada esfuerzo posible para asegurarse que la

informaci6nque aparece en este manual esexacta y se encuentra

actualizada.Sinembargo, Generac se reserva el derecho a

cambiar, alterar o de otra manera meiorar, el producto y este

documento en cualquier momento, sin previo aviso.

ADVERTENCIA u

El escape del motor de este producto contiene

elementos quimicos reconocidos en el Estado de

California pot producir c_ncer, defectos de nacimiento

otros da_os de tipo reproductivo.

Enel estado de California es obligatorio, seg0nla ley,el uso de I

_achispas (Secci6n4442 delC6digo de Recursos POblicosde

_alifornia). Otros estados pueden tener leyessimilares. LasleyesJ

_ederalesse aplican en tierras federales. Si equipa el silenciador J

:on un apagachispas,este deberg ser mantenido en buenas

:ondicionesde trabaio.

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

Elsimbolo de alerta de seguridad (_.) es usado con unapalabra

(PELIGRO,ADVERTENCIA, PRECAUCI6N), un mensaje por

escrito o una ilustraci6n,para alertarlo acerca de cualquier

situaci6n de peligro que pueda existir. PELIGRO indicaun riesgo

el cual, si no seevita, causar_la muerte o unaherida grave.

AOVEBTENClA indicaun riesgo el cual, si no se evita, puede

causar la muerte o una herida grave. PRECAUCl6N indicaun

riesgo, el cual, si no se evita, puedecausar heridas menores o

moderadas. PRECAUCl6N, cuando se usasin el simbolo de

alerta, indicauna situaci6n que podria resultar en el daho del

equipo. Sigalos mensaies de seguridad para evitar o reducir los

riesgos de heridas e inclusivela muerte.

ADVERTENCIA

CUANDO AI_IADA COMBUSTIBLE

Apagueelgenerador (posici6n OFF) y d_jelo enfriar almenos por

2 minutos antes de remover latap_de la gasolina.

Llene eltanque al aire libre.

No Ilene demasiado el t_nque. Permita al menos espacio para la

expansi6n del combustible.

Mantenga la gasolinaaleiada de chispas,llamas abiertas, pilotos, calor

y otras fuentes de ignici6n.

No encienda un cigarrillo o fume.

:UANDO OPERE EL EQUIPO

No inclineel motor o el equipo,de tal manera que lagasolina se

pueda derrama_

No rode llquidos inflamables.

:UANDO TRANSPORTE O BEPARE EL EQUIPO

Transporte o repare el equipo con el tanque de combustible vaclo, o

con la v_Ivula para apagar el combustible, apagada (posici6n OFF).

:UANDO ALMACENE O GUARDE EL EQUIPO CON

COMBUSTIBLE EN EL TANQUE

Almacene aleiadode calderas,estufas, calentadoresde agua,

secadoras de ropn u otros aparatos electrodom_sticosque posean

pilotos u otras fuentes de ignici6n, porque ellos pueden encender los

vapores de lagasolina.

ADVERTENCIA

Mantenga el chorro del agua alejado de alambrados el_ctricos, de Io

contrario podrlan ocurrir descargas el_ctricas fatales,

ADVERTENCIA

Nunca apunte la pistola a la gente, animales o plantas.

No permita en ningOn momento que NlixlOS operen la m_quina

lavadora a presi6n,

Nunca repare la manguera de aita presi6n. Remplacela.

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