Generac Power Systems 2700PSI 1676-0 User manual

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Pressure Washer 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
Ahis 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 mask soyou are certain the maskwill
provide the necessaryprotection againstinhalingharmful vapors.
WARNING
Keepwater sprayawayfrom electricwiringor fatalelectric
shockmayresult.
WARNING
Keep spray nozzle between 8to 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.
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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.Replaceit.
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 plug and 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.
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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.
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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
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).
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• Securetraytohandlewith self tapping 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.
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_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.
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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 sprayguntrigger (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).
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• 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 enginefires, 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.
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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°spray tip.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
Y
White Green Yellow Red
40°25°15° 0°
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