Generac Portable Products 1675-0 Owner's manual
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Pressure Washer Owner's Manual
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Model No. 1675-0 (2,400 PSiPressure Washer) Manual No. 190164GS Revision2 (08/27/2002)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SafetyRules.................................. 2-3
Know Your PressureWasher ...................... 4
Assembly.................................... 5-8
Operation .................................. 8-II
Product Specifications........................... I I
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 lighta cigarette 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.
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,_ WARNING
Keepspray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches awayfrom cleaning
surface.
Beextremely careful if you must usethe pressure washer from
a [adder,scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
The cleaning area should haveadequate slopes and drainageto
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 mask so 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.
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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. Savethis manualfor future reference.
Pump equipped with
SprayNozzles Automatic Coot Down System
Air Filter
Throttle Lever
Choke Rod
Starter
(on front of engine)
Accessory Tray
SprayGun
Tank
Nozzle Extension
with Quick
Connect
Fill Cap
Chemical Injection Siphon/Filter
Accessory Tray _ 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% i55°E 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 Rod -- Prepares a cold engine for starting.
Fuel Tank -- Fill tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Always
leave room for fuel expansion.
High Pressure Hose (not shown) -- Connect one end to
the water pump and the other end to the spray gun.
High Pressure Outlet
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 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 Lever_Sets engine in starting mode for recoil
starter and stops a running engine.
Water Inlet -- Connect garden hose here.
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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
EngineWarranty Card
EmissionsControl Warranty Card
Owner's Registration Card
Bagcontaining5 mult_olored Quick Connect Nozzles
MaintenanceKit
Handle FasteningHardware Kit (which includes):
Carriage Bott
"L" Bolt
PlasticKnobs (2)
"J" Hook
Chemical Hose Clip
SelfTappingScrews(5)
If any of the above parts are missingor damaged,catl 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 nozzte extension to spray gun.
Select/attach quick connect nozzle to nozzle extension.
Attach Handle and Accessory Tray
NOTE: AIt 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).
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• Secure tray to handle with selftapping screwsusinga
#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).
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Handle
Supports
NOTE: It may be necessaryto move the handle supports
from sideto side in order to alignthe handle so it will slide
over the handle supports.
• Insert the "L" bolt through the hole on the right side of
the handle (viewing from rear of unit) and attach the
plastic knob. Tighten the knob by hand (Figure 3).
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• 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 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.
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A ARNING! 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 flit cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add gasoline to fuel tank. Use a funnel to prevent
spillage. Fitl tank to "Fuel Level Mark", asshown in
Figure7.
MAXIMUM FUEL LEVEL
• Attach the high pressure hose to the high pressure outlet
on the pump (Figure9). Pulldown on the collar of the
quick connect, slide fitting intothe pump and let go of
collar. Pull on hoseto be sure of a tight connection.
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NOTE: The quick connect is shown connecting the high
pressure hose to the pump. Ifyou choose to use the quick
connect for the gun to hose connection, follow the same
directions to attach quick connect from gun to hose.
• Attach the other end of the hose to the base of the
spray gun (Figure 10). Tighten by hand.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: You must assemblethe nozzleextension
and attach alt hoses before you start the engine. Starting
engine without alt 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 pump or spraygun.
• Uncoil the high pressure hoseand attachthe femalequick
connect to one end of the hose. Attach the malequick
connect to the high pressurefitting on the pump (Figure8).
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• 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 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 wearingadequate eye protection.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Reviewthe unit's assemblyto confirm you have performed
alt of the following:
• Make sure the handle isin place and secure.
• Check that oit hasbeen added to the proper levelinthe
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 supplyat anadequate 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 haveanyproblems operating your pressurewasher,
pleasecatl 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 instructionsstep-by-step. This starting information
also applies ifyou havelet the pressure washer sit idlefor
at leasta 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 isconnected to the
spray gun and to the pump. See"Preparing Pressure
Washer for Use" for illustrations.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• 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.
• 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 12).
Tighten by hand.
Choose the nozzle you want to useand insertit intothe
nozzle extension. See "How to Usethe Nozzles" on
page I0.
• Engagethe safety latchto the spray gun trigger
(Figure 13).
SafetyLatch
• Putlthe Choke rod to the CLOSED position (all the way
out, Figure 14).
Choke Rod
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NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke is in the
OPEN position (no choke).
• Move the Throttle Control leverto the "On" position
(Figure 15).
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Throttle Lever
Stop
• 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"
againststarter.
• If the engine fails to start repeat above steps or refer to
the engine owner's manual.
• If the choke was pulled to the CLOSED position to start
the engine,slowly push it to the OPEN position asthe
engine runs smoother.
NOTE: If the recoil starter is hard to pull, it may be
necessaryto squeezethe gun trigger to relieve internal
pump pressure.
How to Stop Pressure Washer
• Move Throttle Control lever to the 'Stop' position.
• Simply shutting off the enginewill not releasepressure in
the system. Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to
relieve pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you
squeezethe trigger.
How to use Accessory Tray
The unit is equipped with an accessorytray with placesto
store your nozzle extension and quick connect nozzles, and
slots to hold the cleaningsolution bottle and the detergent
siphoning filter. There are alsotwo 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.
• Placethe nozzle extension through the hole on the
accessory tray, asshown in Figure 16.
• Hang your chemical solution bottle on the "J"hook and
place the detergent siphoning filter inthe lastslot on the
left (Figure 16).
• Placethe spray gun on the hook attached to the
accessory tray on the right side of the unit (Figure 16).
• Hang the high pressure hose on the hook attached to
the accessory tray on the left side of the unit asshown
on page4.
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How to Use the Nozzles
_ AUTION! 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.
• Pull 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.
• Pull back 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 inchesaway 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 willdamage
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
Y
White Green Yellow Red
40° 25° 15° 0°
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• 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
_ ARNING! Be extremely careful if you must
use the pressure washer from aladder,scaffolding
or anyother relatively unstable location. Hose
water pressure builds asyou climb. When you press
the trigger, the recoil from the initial spray canbe
very strong. The high pressure spray could cause
you to fall if you are too close to the cleaning
surface.
After you have applied detergent, scour the surface
and rinse it clean as follows:
• Apply safety latchto 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.
• Keep the spray gun a safedistance from the area you
plan to spray.
• 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°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 ..... 2,400 psi
Flow Rate .......... 2.5 gallons per 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 1250-155°F
Shipping Weight .... 83 lbs.
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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 maint3in 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 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.
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
Examinethe screen on the water inlet.Clean it if the
screen is clogged or replace it if screen is damaged.
Check High Pressure Hose
The high pressure hose can develop leaks from wear,
kinking, or abuse. Inspectthe hose eachtime before using
it. Check for cuts, leaks,abrasions or bulgingof cover,
damageor movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
_ AUTION! Water spraying from a leak is
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 leaksor tears. Replacethe filter or
tube if either is damaged.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you usedthe detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
• Placethe chemical injection siphon/filter in a bucket full
of clean water.
• Attach the black low pressure nozzle.
• Flushfor I-2 minutes.
• Shut off the engine.
IMPORTANT: Simply shutting OFF enginewill 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
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure. Testthe trigger by pressing it and making
sure it "springs back" into place when you releaseit. Put
the safety latch in the ON position and test the trigger. You
should not be able to press the trigger.
Check In-Line Filter
Refer to Figure 19 and service the in-linefilter if it
becomes clogged, asfollows:
Nozzle Extension
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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, spraygun, and adjustable
nozzle extension with cleanwater to clear debris.
If the screen is damaged,the o-ring kit contains a
replacement in-llne filter screen and an o-ring. If
undamaged,reuse screen.
Placethe 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. Takecare to
not bend the screen.
4. Placethe o-ring into the 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 washerasdescribed 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 issteady and constant, engage
the safety latch.
To remove contaminants 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.
• Start the engine according to instructionsin "To Start
Your PressureWasher".
• Removenozzle extension from spray gun.
• Squeezethe trigger on the spray gun and hold.
• When the water supply issteady 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 isa nozzle
cloggedor restricted with foreign materials, such asdirt,
etc. To correct the problem, immediatelycleanthe nozzle
usingthe tools includedwith 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 20).
to remove
debris.
3. Remove the in-linefilter 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 cloggingor restricting the
nozzle (Figure 20).
5. Usinga garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through the nozzle extension
(Figure 21). Backflush between 30 to 60 seconds.
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6. Reinstall the nozzle and in-linefilter into the nozzle
extension. Do Not overdghten 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.
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O-Ring Maintenance
Throughthe 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.
A AUTION! Avoid prolonged or repeated skin
contact with usedmotor oil. Used motor oil has
been shown to causeskin 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. 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 engine and let it cool, then remove high
pressure and garden hoses.Disconnect spark plugwire
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,is
availableasanoptional accessory.It is not 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.
A 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.
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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. Dirty air filter.
Engine "hunts" or falters. Choke is opened too soon.
I. Low oil level.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Out of gasoline.
4. Stalegasoline.
5. Sparkplug wire not connected to
spark plug.
6. Badspark plug.
7. Water ingasoline.
8. Overchoking.
9. Excessivelyrich fuel mixture.
10. Intakevatvestuck open or closed.
I I. Enginehaslostcompression.
I. Out of gasoline.
2. Low oil level.
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.
1. Insert detergent siphoning tube into
detergent.
2. Cleanor replace fitter/detergent
siphoningtube.
3. See"Check In-LineFilter" on page 12.
4. Replacenozzle with high pressure
nozzle.
Move throttle control to FASTposition. If
enginestill "bogs down", contact Honda
servicefacility.
I. Fill crankcaseto proper level.
2. Cleanor replace air cleaner.
3. Fillfuel tank.
4. Drain gastank; 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 Honda service facility.
10. Contact Honda service facility.
I I. Contact Honda service facility.
I. Fillfuel tank.
2. Fill crankcaseto proper level.
Replace air filter.
Move choke to halfway position until
engine runs smoothly.
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PARTS LIST--- UNIT
Item PaX #
I 190153GS
2 AI87602GS
3 AI90156GS
4 30809GS
5 191413GS
7 188194GS
8 B4966GS
9 190147GS
10 191429GS
II 187918GS
12 187916GS
13 190537GS
14 187915GS
15 190151GS
16 187952GS
17 186301GS
18 23139DGS
19 92479GS
20 23707GS
21 67989GS
22 21217GS
23 95518GS
24 95519GS
25 190249GS
26 21783GS
27 190862GS
28 87815GS
30 97837GS
31 B4224GS
32 B3858GS
33 190049GS
34 BB3061BGS
35 190164GS
36 B3294GS
900 NSP
Q_
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5
2
2
2
2
4
4
8
4
Description
DECALS/BILLBOARD, 1675-0
HANDLE, Powder Coat Red
BASE
GROMMET, Rubber
MOUNT, Vibe
RIVET,Blind
ASSY,Wheel
NUT, Push
KIT, HNDL, FSTNNG, SRV
DECAL, Quick Reference
DECAL, Start Instructions
CAP, Black Vinyl
DECAL, Warning/Danger
ASSY,Pump (see pages 18-19)
DECAL, Coot Down
KIT, Nozzle
KEY
WASHER, Lock
SCREW
NUT
MOUNT, Rubber Shock
QUICK CONNECT, Wand/Acc
QUICK CONNECT, Wand End
HOSE
VALVE,Thermal Relief
KIT, Maintenance
GOGGLES, Safety
O-RING, Hi Pressure
SCREEN,Gun Inlet
EXTENSION
GUN, High Pressure
OIL
MANUAL, Owners
MANUAL, Engine
ENGINE
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PARTS LIST-- PUMP
Item Part # Qty.
I 190568GS I
3 190569GS I
9 190671GS I
19 190571GS
23 190573GS
28 190673GS
29 190575GS
30 190576GS
34 190577GS
45 190578GS
46 190579GS
47 190580GS
62 190581GS
68 190582GS
69 190584GS
76 21783GS
77 190585GS
A 190672GS
l0 ....
II ....
12 ....
13 ....
15 ....
16 ....
17 ....
70 ....
74 ......
77 ......
B 190670GS
8 ......
20 ......
21 ......
22 ......
D 190590GS
16 ......
70 ......
71 ....
72 ....
73 ....
74 ....
77 ......
E 190591GS
24 ......
25 ......
26 ....
27 ....
44 ....
74 ....
o
2
0
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I
3
3
3
3
5
I
0
3
3
6
4
4
5
Description
SEAL
RETAINER RING
ENGINE ADAPTER &
BEARING
CAP, OU
PISTON HOUSING
MANIFOLD
O-RING
SCREW, Venturi
CONNECTION, Chemical
Inlet
PIN
VALVE, Seat Plate Brass
VALVE, Seat Stainless
CAP
BALL, Stainless Steal
O-RING
THERMAL RELIEF
OIL BOTTLE
KIT, WOBBLE PLATE
BEARING
FLAT BEARING DISC
FLAT BEARING DISC
ROLLERBEARING
WOBBLE PLATE,Sleeve& Cap
BEARING DISC
O-RING
ROLLERBEARING
SCREW
SCREW
OIL BOTTLE
KIT, WATER INLET
WASHER
GARDEN HOSE w/FINGER
GRIP
NIPPLE,Garden Hose
WASHER w/FILTER
KIT, PISTON
O-RING
SCREW
SPRING
PISTON, StainlessSteel
SPRING PLATE
SCREW
OIL BOTTLE
KIT, CHECK VALVES
O-RING
O-RING
ASSY.,Check Valve
O-RING
SCREW
SCREW
Item Part #
F 190592GS
37 ....
38 ....
39 ....
40 ....
41 ....
42 ....
43 ....
G 190593GS
31 ....
32 ....
33 ....
34 ....
35 ....
36 ....
H 190594GS
48 ....
49 ....
50 ....
51 ....
52 ....
53 ....
54 ....
55 ....
56 ....
57 ....
58 ....
59 ....
60 ....
61
J 189971GS
78 ......
79 ......
80 ......
81 ......
K 190595GS
18 ....
61 ....
63 ....
64 ....
65 ....
66 ....
67 ....
74 ....
L 190596GS
44 ......
74 ......
75 ......
M 190669GS
76 ......
77 ......
78 ......
Qty.
0
o
o
0
I
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0
3
I
3
3
3
3
3
5
0
4
5
I
0
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Description
KIT, INLET CHECK
VALVE,Non-Return
SPRING
INJECTION NOZZLE
O-RING
O-RING
INJECTION NIPPLE
O-RING
KIT, CHEMICAL INJECTION
SPRING
BALL
O-RING
CONNECTION, Chemical Inlet
O-RING
SCREW,Fixing
KIT, UNLOADER
BACK RING
O-RING
VALVE,By Pass,Brass
PISTON
SPRING, EasyStart
PISTON, Body
RING, Back
SPACER
SPRING, Regulation Press
NUT, Regulation Press
NUT
O-RING
O-RING
O-RING
KIT, CHEMICAL HOSE
O-RING
TUBE, Inlet Support
TUBE, Chemical
FILTER
KIT, SEAL SET
O-RING
O-RING
SEAL
PILOT SPACER,Brass
O-RING
WASHER
SEAL,H.P
SCREW
KIT, HEAD BRASS
SCREW
SCREW
HEAD, Pump
KIT, BREATHER TUBE
VENT VALVE,Oil Cap
EXTENTION, Oil
WASHER
NOTE: Item letters A - M are service kits and include all
parts shown within the box.
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workmansh!p or both; Transportndon charges 0n paressubm!ccedfor _air or rep!acemen¢underthis Wa_nty must be borne by purch_er.
This war_ntY iseffective _or theUme Periodsand subject to the c0nd!c!0nsprovided for in this Pol!cy. FOrwar_n_ sorv!ce_findthe nearest
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LIMITED TO "THETIME PERIOD SPECIFIER.OR TO -FIE EX'-EN'T" PERtainED BY LAW AINY AND ALL IPIPLIEDWARRANTIES ARE
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(Side Valve I I
Po_ble Gene_t0r I 2years I I year
(overhead ValVe Engine P0wer_d_ I (2nd year pars 0nly)J
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!raPt°Per in_!atJ0n similat_ _t'ran_ !svoid i{the seria!number of be equipmen_hasbeen _m_ 0r t_e equ!pment hasbeen a!te_ 0r
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This warran_ does n0c apply c0equ!pment or parts chat.have beensubjected_0 improper OFun_uchorized!nsCal!ati0n 0Falcerati0n_
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O_her Exclusions:
Ais0 _xc!uded _rom th!s_rmn_ a_ _ear. i_ms Such asqUi_k C0UPler_i0!! gaugesibel_, 0trin_sifi!te_ Pump p_kin_ ctciipumps
which havebean run wi_h0ut w_cersupplied or d_.mageOr malfun_i0n_ resultingfrom _ccidents:abusei modiflc_donsi a!c_rauonsior
imp_per, so,icing 0r freezing 0r.
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