Generac 1676-0 Owner's manual

Brand: Generac

Model: 1676-0

Category: High-pressure cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

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Model No. 1676-0,2 (2700 PSIPressureWasher) Manual No. 190193GS Revision6 (12/03/2002)

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

product andthis document at anytime without prior notice.

SAFETY RULES

A his 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 (_.) isusedwith a signalword

(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 hazardwhich, ifnot 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.

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.

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.

DANGER

Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.

Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chancethat

vapors may be inhaled.

Reada[[instructionswith maskso you are certain the maskwill

provide the necessaryprotection againstinhalingharmful vapors.

WARNING

Keepwater sprayawayfrom electricwiringor fatalelectric

shockmayresult.

WARNING

Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning

surface.

Operate this unit on a stable surface.

The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to

reduce the possibilit), of a fall due to slipper), surfaces.

Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from

a ladder, scaffolding or an), other relative[), unstable location.

Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high

pressure spray to avoid iniury if gun kicks back.

WARNING

WHEN ADDING FUEL

Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes

before removing gascap.

Fill fuel tank outdoors.

DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.

Keepfuel awayfrom sparks,open flames, pilot lights,heat,and

other ignitionsources.

DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

NHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

DO NOT tip engine or equipment at anglewhich causesfuel

to spill.

DO NOT spray flammableliquids.

tHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff

valve OFE

NHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL

IN TANK

Store awayfrom furnaces,stoves,water heaters, clothes

dryers or other appliancesthat havepilot light or other

ignitionsource becausethey can ignitefuel vapors.

WARNING

NEVERaim the spraygunat people, animals or plants.

DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure washer.

NEVERrepair high pressure hose.Replace it.

WARNING

DO NOT touch hot surfaces.

Allow equipment to cool before touching.

WARNING

DO NOT wear loose clothing, iewelry 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 isin use.

WARNING

Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plugand place

the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

CAUTION

DO NOT tamper with governedspeed.

DO NOT operate the pressure washerabove the rated

pressure.

CAUTION

DO NOT point spraygun at glasswhen in the jet spray mode.

NEVER aim the spraygun at plants.

KNOWYOUR 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.

Accessory Tray

SprayTips

Fuel Tank

Nozzle Extension with

Quick Connect

Throttle Lever

Choke Lever

FuelValve

Recoil Starter

(on front of engine)

Air Filter

Spray Gun

Pumpequipped

with Automatic

Cool Down

System

Chemical Injectiol

Siphon/Fitter

Accessory Tray -- Provides convenient storage for

standard and optional accessories, such as brushes, turbo

wands, ect.

Air Filter -- Protects engine by fi]tering 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.

FuelTank -- Fill tank with regular unleaded gasoline.Always

leave room for fuel expansion.

FuelValve -- 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.

High Pressure Outlet

- Water Inlet

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 -- Fill engine 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 wEer onto

cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety latch.

Spray Tips -- Chemical injection, 0°, {5°, 25°, and 40°: for

various high pressure cleaning applications.

Throttle Lever_Sets engine {n 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

Bagcontaining5 mult_olored Quick Connect Spray

Tips

MaintenanceKit

Handle FasteningHardware Kit (which includes):

Carriage Bolt

"L" Bolt

PlasticKnobs (2)

"J" Hook

Chemical Hose Clip

SelfTapping Screws(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,calt 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 spray tip to nozzle extension.

Attach Handle and Accessory Tray

NOTE: All 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).

• Securetraytohandlewith selftapping screws usinga

#2 phiillps 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).

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 handle side of unit) and attach

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

• Insert the carriage bolt through the right side hole from

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 cllp as

shown in Figure5.

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

the rib on the center underside of the accessory tray

(Figure 6).Slide the chemical hose through the metal clip

so that it is tight but not kinked.

Add Engine Oil

IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crankor 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

_ ARNING! NEVER fill fuel tank indoors.NEVER

fillfuel tank when engine isrunning or hot.Allow

unit to coot for two minutes before refueling. DO

NOT lighta cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel

tank.

_ll ARNING! NEVERfillfueltank 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 clean fill funnels.

NEVERuse"stale" gasoline left over from last season or

gasolinestored for long periods.

• Clean area around fuel fill cap,remove cap.

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

Use a funnel to prevent spillage.Slowly filltank to about

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

NOTE: The quick connect isshown 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

pressureoutlet on the pump (Figure9).Tighten by hand.

Fuel

Install _el cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Connect Hose and Water Supply to

Pump

IMPORTANT: You must assemblethe nozzle extension

and attach all hosesbefore you start the engine.Starting

enginewithout all hoses connectedand 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).

• Attach the end of the hoseto the baseof the spray gun

(Figure 8). Pull down on the collar of the quick connect,

slide fitting intothe pump and let go of collar.Pull on

hose to be sure of a tight connection.

• Before you connectyour garden hose to the water inlet,

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

contains debris, replace it if it isdamaged.DO NOT

RUN THE PRESSUREWASHER IFTHE SCREENIS

DAMAGED.

• Run water through the garden hosefor 30 secondsto

cleanout any debris.Turn off water.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the

water supply.Use ONLY cold water (lessthan 100°F).

• Connect the garden hose(not to exceed 50 feet in

length) to the water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 10).

CAUTION! There MUST be at least ten feet of

unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer

inletand 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:

• 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 "HowTo UseYour

PressureWasher" before using the pressure washer.

HOW TO USEYOUR

PRESSURE WASH ER

If you haveanyproblems operating your pressure washer,

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

To StartYour Pressure Washer

To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow

these instructions step-by-step.Thls starting information

also applies if you havelet the pressure washer sit idle for

at least a day.

• Placethe pressure washer near an outside water source

capableof supplying water at a flow rate greater than

3.5gallons per minute and no lessthan 20 PSIat the

pressure washer end of the garden hose.

• 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 isin 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 purgesthe pump of air and

impurities.

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

Tighten by hand.

Choose the spray tip you want to use and insert it into

the nozzle extension. See"How to Use the SprayTips"

on page 10.

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

SafetyLatch

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

counter-clockwise) (Figure 13).

• Move the variable pressure control lever to "High"

position, shown on engine asa rabbit (Figure 14).

• Movethechokeleverto the "Choke" position

(Figure 15).

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

the "Run" position.

• Grasp the unit'shandle with 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 leverto the

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

• If engine fails to start after six pulls,move choke leverto

the "Run" position. If engine fires, but does not continue

to run, move choke leverto the "Run" position.

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

necessary to squeezethe gun trigger to relieve internal

pump pressure.

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

• Move variable pressure control 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 spray tips,

and slots to hold the cleaningsolution bottle and the

detergent siphoning fitter.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

includedwith your pressure washer.Youcanbuy these

items as optionat accessories.

• Placethe nozzle extension through the hole on the

accessorytray,asshown in Figure 16.

• Hangyour chemical solution bottle on the"J" hook and

placethe detergent siphoning filter in the last slot 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 unit as shown

on page4.

How to Use the SprayTips

_hL CAUTION! NEVERexchange spray tips without

lockingthe safety latch on the trigger.

The quick-connect on the nozzle extension allows you to

switch between five different spraytips.The spray tips vary

the spray pattern as shown below (Figure 17).

Follow these instructions to change spray tips:

• Engagethe safety latch on the spray gun.

•Putl back the collar on the quick-connect and putl the

current spray tip off. Store the spray tips in the space

provided on the handlesstorage panel.

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

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

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

spray tip.

• Putlback on the collar, insertthe new spray tip and

releasethe collar.Tugon the spray tip to make sure it is

securely in place.

• For most effective cleaning,keepthe spray tip from 8 to

24 inchesawayfrom the cleaningsurface.If you get the

spray tip too close,you maydamagethe cleaningsurface.

• DO NOT get closer than 6 incheswhen cleaningtires.

Cleaning and Applying Chemical

CAUTION! You must attach all hoses before you

start the engine.Starting the engine without alt 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 spraytips.

• 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°

• Place the 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 spray tip is installed.

NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high

pressure spray tips (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.Reapplyasneeded 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

_ ARNING! Be extremely careful if you must use

the pressure washer from a ladder,scaffoldingor any

other relatively unstable location.When you press

the trigger,the recoil from the initial spray can be

very strong.The high pressure spray could causeyou

to fall if you are too close to the cleaningsurface.

Wash and Rinse Surface

This pressure washer permits regulation of output water

pressure byvarying the engine speed.The variable pressure

control lever found on the front of the engine maybe set,

as shown in Figure 19:

After you have applied detergent, scour the surface

and rinse it clean as follows:

• Apply safety latch to spray gun.

• Remove the black chemical spray tip from the nozzle

extension.

• Select and installthe desired high pressure spray tip

following the instructions "How to Use the SprayTips"

on page 10.

• Keep the spray gun a safedistance from the area you

plan to spray.

• Adjust the spraypressure by slidingthe variablepressure

contol lever left or right, asshown in Figure 14on page8.

_ AUTION! Firmly grasp spray gun with both

handswhen usinghigh pressure spray to avoid

injury if gun kicks back.

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

check the surface for damage.If no damageis found, 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°EAt this temperature, the system

engagesand cools the pump by discharging the warm

water onto the ground. This system prevents internal

damageto the pump.

Pressure Low to High

Duty Light Medium Heavy

Application Auto Concrete Paint removal

Boat Driveway Degreasing

Furniture Deck

SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Pressure ..... 2700 psi

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

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

pressure washers

Water SupplyTemp . Not to Exceed IO0°F

Automatic Cool .... Will cyclewhen water

Down System ....... reaches 125%155°E

Shipping Weight .... 90 lbs.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDATIONS

The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To receive 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 periodicallyto

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 clean

air filter assure proper fuel-alr mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer. Please refer to your

engine owner's manual for more details.

• If equipped with inflatable tires, keep the air pressure

within 5 and 40 PSI.

Before Each Use

Check engineoil 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 extensionassemblyfor leaks.

Rinseout garden hoseto flush out debris before

connectingto pressure washer.

PRESSURE WASH ER

MAINTENANCE

Check and Clean Inlet Screen

Examine the screen on the water inlet.Clean it if the

screen isclogged or replace it if screen isdamaged.

Check High Pressure Hose

The high pressure hose can develop leaksfrom wear,

kinking,or abuse.Inspect the hoseeach time 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 sprayingfrom a leak is capable

of injecting material into skin.Inspecthose each

time before usingit. NEVER repair a high pressure

hose. Replaceit 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. Replace the 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 full

of clean water.

• Attach the black low pressure spray tip.

• 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.Testthe 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 20 and service the in-linefilter if it

becomes clogged,asfollows:

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.

Flushthe screen,spray gun,and adjustable nozzle

extension with cleanwater 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, reusescreen.

Placethe in-linefilterscreenintothe 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.

• Pull the 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 PressureWasher".

• Remove nozzleextensionfrom spraygun.

• Squeezethetriggeron thespraygunand 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 spray tip

cloggedor restricted with foreign materials, such asdirt,

etc.To correct the problem, immediately cleanthe spraytip

usingthe tools included with your pressure washer and

follow these instructions:

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

2. Remove the spray tip from the end of the nozzle

extension (Figure 21).

Usewire here _/

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 dogging or restricting the

spray tip (Figure 2 I).

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

flushing water through the nozzle extension

(Figure 22). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.

Reinstall the spray tip and in-line filter into the nozzle

extension.

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 spray tips.

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

Seethe engine owner's manualfor instructions on how to

properly maintain the engine.

_ AUTION! Avoid prolonged or repeated skincontact 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 in the unit for long periods of

time. Sedimentsor minerals can deposit 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. Flushdetergent siphoningtube 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 in the 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,isavailable

asan optional accessory.It isnot includedwith the pressure

washer.

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! Readand follow all cautions and

warnings on the PumpSavercan label.Always wear

eye protection when using PumpSaver.

To use PumpSaver,make sure the pressure washer is

turned off and disconnected from supply water. Readand

follow all instructions and warnings given on the PumpSaver

container.

NOTE: PumpSaverwill drip from pump after treatment

and will stain wood and concrete.

NOTE: If PumpSaveris not available,draw RVantifreeze

(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.

Engine runs good at no-load

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.

Cause

I. Low pressure spray tip 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 iscloggedor

cracked.

3. Dirty in-linefilter.

4. High pressure spray tip installed.

Engine speed istoo slow.

I. Low oil level.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

3. Out of gasoline.

4. Stale gasoline.

5. Spark plug wire not connected to

spark plug.

6. Bad spark plug.

7. Water in gasoline.

8. Overchoking.

9. Excessively rich fuel mixture.

10. Intake valve stuck open or closed.

I I. Engine has lost compression.

Out of gasoline.

Dirty air filter.

Choke isopened too soon.

Correction

I. Replacespray tip with high pressure

spraytip.

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-Line Filter" on page 13.

4. Replacespray tip with low pressure

spraytip.

Move throttle control to FASTposition. If

enginestill "bogs down", contact Briggsand

Stratton servicefacility.

I. Fill crankcase to proper level.

2. Clean or replace air cleaner.

3. Fill fuel tank.

4. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

5. Connect wire to spark plug.

6. Replacespark plug.

7. Drain gastank; fill with fresh fuel.

8. Open choke fully andcrank engine.

9. Contact Briggsand Stratton service

facility.

10. Contact Briggsand Stratton service

facility.

I I. Contact Briggsand Stratton service

facility.

Fillfuel tank.

Replace air filter.

Move choke to halfway position until

engine runs smoothly.

EXPLODEDVIEW--- UNIT

1<3_

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PARTS LIST--- UNIT

Item PaX #

I 190185GS

2 AI87602GS

3 AI90156GS

4 30809GS

5 191413GS

7 188194GS

8 B4966GS

9 190147GS

10 191429GS

15 190182GS

16 A1040AGS

17 67989GS

18 21217GS

19 23139BGS

20 92479GS

21 23707GS

22 21783GS

23 B3868AGS

24 95457GS

25 190193GS

26 MS6737

27 185877GS

28 191430GS

29 95519GS

30 190862GS

31 87815GS

33 95518GS

34 97837GS

35 B4224GS

36 B3858GS

37 190049GS

38 BB3061BGS

39 AI041GS

40 B2384GS

41 191441GS

42 191880GS

43 BI797GS

900 NSP

Description

DECALS/BILLBOARD

HANDLE

BASE

GROMMET,Rubber

VIBE MOUNT, with Washer

RIVET,Blind

WHEEL

NUT, Push

KIT,HNDL, ESTNNG, SRV

ASSY,Pump(see pages 18-19)

HOSE,Chemical

NUT

MOUNT, Rubber Shock

KEY

WASHER, Lock

SCREW

VALVE,Thermal Relief

CONNECTOR, Garden Hose

ADAPTER

MANUAL, Owners

MANUAL, Engine

HOSE

KIT,NZZL, QC, SRV

CONNECT, Quick, Wand End

KIT,Maintenance

GOGGLES,Safety

CONNECT, Quick, Wand/Acc

O-RING, Hi Pressure

SCREEN,Gun Inlet

EXTENSION

GUN, High Pressure

OIL

FILTER,Chemical Hose

FILTER,Garden Hose

CAP,Vent Eaip Pump,SRV

TAG,Warning/Danger/Operation

CLIP,Tree

ENGINE

_ r 3

EXPLODED VIEW 1 PUMP

1_° _,

J_23

_66 72

2_-

A, C, D 70

_4 _1 1

_j6 0_12 o_10

-7 _,--14 _17

8 _--15 _lB

_5 _16 ,=_19

B,C,E,G

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PARTS LIST-- PUMP

Item Part #

20 190638GS

22 190639GS

24 190640GS

26 190641GS

29 190642GS

34 190643GS

35 190644GS

38 190645GS

42 190646GS

48 190647GS

51 190648GS

64 190649GS

65 190650GS

67 190651GS

68 190652GS

69 190653GS

70 190654GS

71 190655GS

72 190656GS

A 190657GS

i ......

23 ......

28 ......

40 ......

B 190658GS

53 ....

54 ....

55 ....

56 ....

76 ....

72 ....

C 190659GS

23 ....

46 ....

47 ....

53 ....

63 ....

66 ....

72 ....

D 190660GS

23 ......

41 ......

43 ......

44 ......

45 ......

E 190677GS

i ......

9 ......

10 ......

Qty. Description

I PLUG

3 SPACER

3 WASHER

3 PLUG

I HOSETAIL

I JET

I SPRING

I INJECTOR, Detergent

3 PISTON, Guide

HOUSING

PLUG

FLANGE

ROLLER BEARING

GRUB SCREW

BALL

SPRING

PUMP HEAD

GRUB SCREW & WASHER

OIL BOTTLE

0 KIT, CHECKVALVE

6 O-RING

3 SCREW

3 COMPLETEVALVE

0 KIT, PISTON SET

4 SCREW

3 SPRING

3 PISTON

3 RING

3 PLATE

I OIL BOTTLE

0 KIT, SEAL OIL

3 SCREW

3 SEAL

I O-RING

I SCREW

I O-RING

I SEAL

I OIL BOTTLE

0 KIT, SEAL HIGH PRESSURE

3 SCREW

3 GASKET

3 O-RING

3 GASKET

3 RING

0 KIT, O-RINGS

6 O-RING

I RING

I O-RING

Item Part #

12 ......

13 ......

14 ......

15 ......

16 ......

19 ......

21 ......

27 ......

30 ......

31 ......

32 ......

33 ......

36 ......

37 ......

49 ......

53 ......

63 ......

72 ......

F 190661GS

2 ......

3 ......

4 ......

S ......

6 ......

7 ......

8 ......

9 ......

10 ......

II ......

12 ......

13 ......

14 ......

15 ......

16 ......

17 ......

18 ......

19 ......

G 190662GS

39 ......

53 ......

57 ......

58 ......

59 ......

60 ......

61 ......

63 ......

72 ......

Qty. Description

I O-RING

I RING

2 O-RING

I O-RING

3 O-RING

O-RING

BALL

SPRING

O-RING

4 SCREW

I O-RING

I OIL BOTTLE

0 KIT, UNLOADER

I NUT

I GRUB SCREW

I HANDLE INSERT

I PIN

2 PLATESPRING

SPRING

UPPERPISTON

RING

O-RING

PISTON GUIDE

O-RING

RING

2 O-RING

I LOWER PISTON

I VALVESEAT

I O-RING

0 KIT, CAM & BEARING

I CRANKSHAFT

4 SCREW

I RAIL

2 CAGE

3 RAIL

I SCREW

I WOBBLE PLATE

I O-RING

I OIL BOTTLE

NOTE: Item letters A - G are service kits and includeall

parts shown within the box.

TABLA DE CONTENIDOS

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

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

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

Funeionamiento.................................. 26-29

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

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

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

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

Diagnosticos De Averfas.............................. 34

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

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

DESCRIPCI( N DEL EQUIPO

Lea este manual de manera cuidadosa y

_ familiaricese con su generador. Conozca sus usos,

sus limitaciones y cualquier peligro relacionado con

el mismo.

Se ha hechocadaesfuerzo posible para asegurarse que la

informacibnque aparece en este manual esexacta y se encuentra

actualizada.Sin embargo,Generac sereserva el derecho a cambiar,

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

en cualquier momento, sin previo aviso.

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

_IL Este es el simbolo de alerta de seguridad. Sirvepara advertir al usuario de un posible riesgo para

su integridad fisica. Siga todos los mensajes de

seguridad que figuren despu_s de este simbolo

para eqitar lesiones o incluso la muerte.

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

(PELIGRO,ADVERTENCIA, PRECAUCI_)N), un mensaje por

escrito o una ilustracibn,para alertarlo acerca de cualquier

situacibn de peligro que pueda existir. PELIGRO indicaun riesgo

el cual,si no se evita, causar_la muerte o una herida grave.

AOVERTENClA indicaun riesgo el cual,si no seevita, puede

causar la muerte o una herida grave.PRECAUCI_)N indicaun

riesgo, el cual,si no se evita,puede causar heridas menores o

moderadas. PRECAUCI_)N, cuando se usasin el simbolo de

alerta, indicauna situacibn que podrta resultar en el daho del

equipo. Sigalos mensajesde seguridad para evitar o reducir los

riesgos de heridas e inclusivela muerte.

Enel estado de California es obligatorio, seg_n la ley,el uso de

_pagachispas(Seccibn 4442 del Cbdigo de Recursos P_blicosde

California). Otros estados pueden tener leyessimilares.Lasleyes

_ederalesse aplicanen tierras federales.Si equipa el silenciador

:on un apagachispas,este deber_ ser mantenido en buenas

:ondicionesde trabaio.

ADVERTENCIA

El escape del motor de este producto contiene

elementos qu_micos reconocidos en el Estado de

California por producir c_ncer, defectos de nacimiento u

otros da_os de tipo reproductivo.

PELIGRO

Opere el lavadorade presi6n SOLAMENTE al aire libre.

Utilice un respirador o m_scara siempre que exista la posibilidad de

inhalar vapores.

Lea todas las instruccionesde la m_scarapara asegurarse de que le

brindar_ la protecci6n necesaria contra la inhalacibnde vapores

nocivos,

ADVERTENCIA

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

contrario podrianocurrir descargasel_ctricasfatales.

ADVERTENCIA

Mantenga laboquilla de rociado de 8 a 24 pulgadas de la superficie de

limpieza,

Opere y almacene esta unidad sobre una supedicie estable,

El grea de limpieza deber_ tener inclinaciones y drenaies adecuados

para disminuir la posibilidad de caldasdebido a superficies resbalosas,

Seaextremadamente cuidadososi usa la m_quina lavadora a presi6n

desde unaescalera,andamio o cualquier super_cie relativamente

inestable,

Sujete la pistolade lahidrolavadora firmemente con ambasmanos

cuando utilice el rociado aalta presibn. De esta manera evitar_

lesiones producidas por el posible golpe de la pistola haciaarras.

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