Troy-Bilt 20287 User manual

Manual No. 200110GS Revision A (04/28/2006)
Pressure Washer / Lavadora de Presión
Model / Modelo 020287
Printed in USA
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Questions? Preguntas? Helpline - 1-888-611-6708 M-F 8-5 CT
Operator’s Manual / Manual del Operario
Troy-Bilt® is a registered trademark of MTD and is used under license to Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
Troy-Bilt® es una marca registrada de MTD y se usa abajo licencia a Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
Before using this product, read this manual and follow all
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.
WARNING
Antes de utilizar el producto, lea este manual y siga todas las
Reglas de Seguridad e Instrucciones de Uso.
ADVERTENCIA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Section 2 - Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Section 3 - Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Section 4 - Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Section 5 - Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16
Section 6 - Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 7 - Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
Read this manual carefully and become
familiar with your pressure washer. Know the
applications, the limitations and any hazards
involved.
This manual contains information for a high pressure
washer that operates at 3,800 PSI at a flow rate of
4.0 gallons per minute.This powerful, high quality system
features large 13” wheels, a pump equipped with an
automatic cool down system, chemical injection system,
nozzle extension with quick connect nozzles, safety goggles,
heavy duty 50’ hose, and more.
Every effort has been made to ensure that information in
this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve
the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the
product and this document at any time without prior
notice.
SAFETY RULES
This 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 ( ) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates
a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result 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 injury or death.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Safety Rules
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Section
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Group, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this material
may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any
means without the express written permission of Briggs &
Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.
Fire Explosion
Toxic Fumes
Hot Surface
Moving Parts
Electrical Shock
Slippery Surface Fall
Kickback
Flying Objects
Fluid Injection
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Section 1: Safety Rules
• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
Spray contact with electrical wiring can result in
electrocution.
WARNING
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
• DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure, even if doors or windows are open.
• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that
vapors may be inhaled.
• Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if
inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,
fainting or poisoning.
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 possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when gun kicks back.
Use of pressure washer can create puddles and
slippery surfaces.
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if
you are too close to the cleaning surface.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel
to spill.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING

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Section 1: Safety Rules
• 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.
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
WARNING
• ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun
trigger, to release pressure and avoid kickback each time,
before starting engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always
point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger to
release high pressure.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when gun kicks back.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
WARNING
• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun
trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop engine.
Engage trigger lock when not in use.
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TOYOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of pressure
washer including overhead.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
WARNING
• Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate safety goggles.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.
WARNING

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Section 1: Safety Rules
• DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
• DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.
Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk
of injury and damage to pressure washer.
CAUTION
• DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
• DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is
running.
• NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray
which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
CAUTION
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
• NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or
without protective housing or covers.
• DO NOT by–pass any safety device on this machine.
• Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all
parts of the equipment to be sure ice has not formed there.
• NEVER move machine by pulling on high pressure hose. Use
handle provided on unit.
• Check fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration, such as
chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing clamps, or damaged
tank or cap. Correct all defects before operating pressure
washer.
• This equipment is designed to be used with Briggs & Stratton
Power Products authorized parts ONLY. If equipment is used
with parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications,
user assumes all risks and liabilities.
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it
and shorten its life.
CAUTION
• DO NOT point spray gun at glass when in jet spray mode.
• NEVER aim spray gun at plants.
High pressure spray may damage fragile items including
glass.
CAUTION