Power Washer Shut Down; Apply Detergent - Generac 231461 Manuel

Figure 3-3. Engine Switch
Vision Loss. Eye goggles are required to be
worn when using this machine. Failure to
wear eye goggles could result in permanent
vision loss.
6. Relieve spray gun pressure.
7. Place foot on unit to secure unit from
movement when pulling recoil.
8. See Figure 3-4. Firmly grasp the recoil
handle. Pull slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull rapidly to start engine.
Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly
if water pressure is not properly relieved from
pump, creating kickback. Kickback could result in
death or serious injury.
Personal injury. Risk of fluid injection. Do not aim
spray gun at people, animals, electrical devices, or
fragile items. Keep out of reach of children. Failure to
do so could cause death or serious injury.
After engine-start attempt, if engine fails to
run, point spray gun in safe direction, and
squeeze spray gun trigger to release high
pressure.
Figure 3-4. Engine Recoil
9. Return recoil handle slowly. DO NOT let
recoil snap back against recoil housing.
10. See 3-2. When engine starts, slowly
Figure
move choke lever (B) to OPEN position as
engine warms. If engine falters, move
choke lever to CLOSE position, then to
OPEN position.
11. Move the throttle lever (C - if equipped)
toward the High position to adjust engine
speed.
• If engine fails to start after six pulls, move
choke lever (B) to OPEN position, and
repeat steps 6 through 9.
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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Power Washer Shut Down

IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high-pressure
water, even when engine is stopped and water
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is disconnected. Always point spray gun in
safe direction, and squeeze spray gun trigger
to release high-pressure. Engage trigger lock
when not in use.
1. Release spray gun trigger.
2. Turn engine switch OFF.
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3. Squeeze spray gun trigger and release
high-pressure water.
4. Engage trigger lock.
5. Turn water supply OFF.
NOTE: Keep high-pressure hose connected
to pump and spray gun while system is pres-
surized.

Apply Detergent

NOTE: DO NOT use caustic liquid with power
washer. Use ONLY power washer safe deter-
gents. Follow manufacturer instructions on
detergent label.
WARNING
Fluid Injection. This machine produces
high-pressure fluid streams that can pierce
skin. Fluid injection could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
WARNING
Fluid Injection. This machine produces
high-pressure fluid streams that can pierce
skin. Fluid injection could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Fluid Injection. This machine produces
high-pressure fluid streams that can pierce
skin. Fluid injection could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Personal injury. Risk of fluid injection. Do not aim
spray gun at people, animals, electrical devices, or
fragile items. Keep out of reach of children. Failure to
do so could cause death or serious injury.
Owner's Manual for Power Washer
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