Briggs & Stratton Speed Clean User manual

Pressure Washer
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This pressure washer is rated in accordanceto the PressureWasher Manufacturers Association
(PWMA) standard PWI01 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).
BRIGGS & STRATTONPOWER PRODUCTSGROUP, LLC
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 319548GS Revision -

Thank youfor purchasingthis quality-built Briggs & Stratton@ pressurewasher. We are pleasedthat you've placedyour
confidence in the Speed CleanTM brand.When operatedand maintainedaccording to the instructions in this manual, your
Briggs & Stratton pressure washer will provide manyyears of dependableservice.
Thismanual containssafety information to makeyou awareof the hazardsand risks associatedwith pressure washersand
how to avoidthem. BecauseBriggs & Stratton does not necessarily know all the applicationsthis pressure washer could be
usedfor, it is important that you readand understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operatethis
equipment. Savethese original instructionsfar future reference.
This pressure washer requiresfinal asseml_iy before use. Referto the Assembly section of this manualfor instructions on
final assembly procedures.Follow the instructions completely.
Where to Find Us
You never haveto lookfar to find Briggs & Stratton support and servicefor your pressure washer.Consult your Yellow Pages.
Thereare over 30,000 Briggs & Stratton authorized service dealersworldwide who provide quality service. You canalso
contact Briggs & Stratton Customer Service by phone at [phone], or on the Internet at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM.
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Copyright © 2012. Briggs & Stratton PowerProducts Group, LLC
Milwaukee, Wl, USA.All rights reserved.
BRIGGS& STRATTONPOWERPRODUCTSis a registered
trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wl, USA
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Tableef Contents
Operation .................................... 12
PressureWasher Location..................................... 12
How to Start Your PressureWasher ............................. 12
How to Stop Your PressureWasher ............................. 14
How to UseAccessory Tray.................................... 14
How to Use SprayTips ....................................... 14
Cleaningand Applying Detergent................................ 15
PressureWasher Rinsing ..................................... 15
CleaningDetergentSiphoning Tube.............................. 16
Automatic Cool Down System _ThermalRefief)..................... 16
Maintenance .................................. 17
MaintenanceSchedule........................................ 17
PressureWasher Maintenance ................................ 17
Engine Maintenance.......................................... 19
After EachUse.............................................. 21
Winter Storage.............................................. 22
Long Term Storage .......................................... 22
Warranties .................................... 24
Emissions Control System Warranty............................. 24
PressureWasher OwnerWarranty............................... 26
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OperatorSafety
Equipment Description
Readthis manual carefullyand becamefamiliar
with yourpressurewasher. }(now itsapplications,
its limitations,and any hazards involved.
This pressurewasher operatesat 2,800 PSi and a flow rate
of 2.5gallons per minute. This high quality residential
system features 10" wheels,axial cam pump with stainless
steel pistons, automatic cool down system, detergent
siphoning system, quick connect spray tips, heavy duty 25'
hose, and more.
Everyeffort has been madeto ensurethat information in this
manual is accurateand current. However,we reservethe
right to change,alter, or otherwise improve the product and
this document at anytime without prior notice.
The EmissionControl System for this pressure washer is
warranted for standards set by the Environmental Protection
Agency andthe CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard.
MmpertantSafety Mnfermatien
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Operator'sManual ToxicFumes
Fire
MovingParts
Fall
Explosion
FlyingObjects
Ebctrica Shock
FMd injection
Kickback Projectile
ChemicalBurn HotSurface
,a_ Thesafety,alertsymbol indicatesa potential personal
injury'hazard.A signalword (DANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION)is usedwith the alert symbol to designatea
degreeor levelof hazardseriousness.A safety symbol may
be usedto representthetype of hazard.Thesignal word
NOTICEis usedto address practicesnot relatedto personal
injury'.
,_, DANGERindicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided, will
result in deathor serious injury'.
WARNINGindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided,
cou/d result in death or serious injury'.
CAUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, cou/d
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEaddress practices not relatedto personal injury'.
_l_WARNING Theengine exhaustfrom this product
contains chemicals known to the Stateof Californiato
cause cancer,birth defects,or other reproductive harm.
,A WARNING This product contains lead and lead
compounds, known to the State of Californiato cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Washyour
@nds after handling t,_isproduct.
_, WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous
gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT
smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not
smell exhaust fumes, you could stiff be exposed to carbon
monoxide gas.
Some chemicals or detergents could be harmful if inhaled
or ingested, resulting in death, serious injury, nausea,
fainting or poisoning.
- Operatethis product ONLYoutside far awayfrom windows,
doors and vents to reducethe risk of carbonmonoxide gas
from accumulating and potentially being drawn towards
occupied spaces.
*Install battery-operatedcarbon monoxidealarms or plug-in
carbon monoxidealarms with battery back-upaccording to the
manufacturer's instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect
carbon monoxide gas.
*DO NOTrun this product inside homes, garages,basements,
crawlspaces, sheds,or other partially-enclosed spaceseven if
using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation.
Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spacesand can
finger for hours, evenafter this product has shut off.
*ALWAYSplacethis product downwind and point the engine
exhaustawayfrom occupied spaces.
if you startto feel sick, dizzy,or weakwhile using this product,
shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHTAWAY.Seea doctor. You
may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
*Usea respirator or maskwheneverthere is a chancethat
vapors may be inhaledwhen using chemicals.
*Readall instructions with mask soyou arecertain the mask will
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful
vapors when using chemicals.
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AWARNING Exhaust heat/gasescould ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel
tank causing a fire, resulting in death or
serious injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in
serious injury'.
o DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
o Allow equipment to cool beforetouching.
o Keepat least5 feet (1.5 m) of clearanceon aiI sidesof pressure
washer including overhead.
o It is a qobfion of Caiifornb PuNic Resource Code, Section
4442, to use or operate the engineon anyforest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unlessthe exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contactthe original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a sparkarrester designedfor the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
o Replacement parts must bethe sameand installed in the same
position asthe original parts.
A WARNING Riskof electrocution.
Contactwith power source could causeelectric
shock or burn resulting in deathor serious injury'.
o NEVERspray near power source.
A WARNING Use of pressure washer could create puddles
and slippery surfaces causing you to fall
resulting in death or serious injury'.
Kickback from spray gun could cause
you to fall resulting in death or serious injury.
o Operatepressurewasher from a stable surface.
o Thecleaning areashould have adequateslopes and drainageto
reducethe possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces
o Beextremely careful if you must usethe pressurewasher from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
o Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure sprayto avoid injury when spraygun kicks back.
A WARNING Starter cord kickback(rapid retraction)will
pull hand and armtoward engine fasterthan you
can letgo which could causebroken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious
injury'.
o NEVERpullstartercordwithoutfirst relievingspraygun
pressure.
o Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt
andthenpullrapidlytoavoidkickback.
o Aftereachstartingattempt,whereenginefailsto run,always
pointsprayguninsafedirection,pressredbuttonandsqueeze
sprayguntriggerto releasehighpressure.
o Firmlygraspspraygunwith bothhandswhenusinghigh
pressuresprayto avoidinjurywhenspraygunkicksback.
A WARNING Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive which could cause burns,
fire or explosion resulting in death or
serious injury'.
WHENADDING OR DRAiNiNG FUEL
o Turn pressurewasher engineOFFandlet it cool at least 2
minutes before removingfuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
o Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
o DONOToverfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
o If fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbeforestarting engine.
o Keepfuel awayfrom sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,and
other ignition sources.
o Checkfuel lines,tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replaceif necessary.
o DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.
'##HENSTARTINGEQUIPWIENT
o Ensurespark plug, muffler,fuel cap,and air cleanerarein place.
o DO NOTcrank enginewith spark plug removed.
'##HENOPERATRNGEQUIPMENT
o DO NOToperatethis product inside any building, carport,
porch, mobile equipment, marineapplications, or enclosure.
o DONOTtip engine or equipmentat anglewhich causes fuel to
spill.
o DONOTspray'flammable liquids.
WHENTRANSPORTRNG,WtOVINGOR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
*Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff
valveOFF.
DONOTtip engine or equipment at anglewhich causes fuel to
spill.
*Disconnectspark plug wire.
WHENSTORINGFUEL OR EQUIPMENTWITH FUELIN TANK
o Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves, water heaters,clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey could ignite fuel vapors.
A WARNING ChemicalBurn Hazard.
Chemicals could cause burns resulting in death
or serious injury'.
o DO NOTuse caustic liquid with pressure washer.
o Use ONLYpressurewasher safe detergents/soaps. Followall
manufacturers instructions.