Troy-Bilt 1904 User manual

Owner's Manual /Manual del Propietario
Pressure Washer /Lavadora de Presi6n
Model /Modelo 01904
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IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
IMPORTANTE: LEYO LA SEGURIDAD LAS ORDENESY LAS INSTRUCCIONES DETENIDAMENTE
Questions? Pregunr_s?
Helpline - 1-888-611-6708 M-F 8-5 CT
Troy-Bilt® isa registered trademark of MTD and is usedunder license to Briggs& Stratton Power Products.
Troy-Bilt® es una marca registrada registrada de MTD y se usaabajo ticenciaa Briggs& Stratton Power Products.
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Printed in USA Manual No. 193121GS Revision 0 (04/08/2003)
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!Safety Rules
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SafetyRules.................................. 2-4
Know Your PressureWasher ...................... 5
Assembly.................................... 6-8
Operation .................................. 9-12
Maintenance ............................... 13-15
Storage...................................... 16
Troubleshooting ............................... 17
Replacement Parts........................... 18-19
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.
Every effort has been made to ensure that information in
this manualisaccurate and current. However, we reserve
the right to change,alter or otherwise improvethe
product and this document at any time without prior
notice.
In the State of Californiaaspark arrester isrequired by lawI
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). I
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.Ifyou equip the mumer with a spark arrester,
it must be maintained in effective working order.
SAFETY RULES
_his isthe 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 (_.) isused with a signalword
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety messageto alert you to hazards.DANGER indicates
a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.WARNING indicatesa hazardwhich,ifnot
avoided,couldresult in death or serious injury.CAUTION
indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,might result in
minor or moderate injury.CAUTION, when used
without the alert symbol, indicatesa situation that could
result in equipment damage.Follow safety messagesto
avoid or reduce the risk of injuryor death.
WARNING
The engine e_duct contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, b rth defects, or other reproduct ve harm.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Toxic Fumes Electrical Shock
Slippery Surface Fail Fluid Injection
Fire Explosion Hot Surface
Moving Parts FlyingObjects Kickback

Section 1: Safety Rules
DANGER
Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
Use a respirator or mask whenever there isachance that
vapors may be inhaled.
Readall instructions with maskso you are certain the maskwi[[
provide the necessaryprotection againstinhalingharmful vapors.
WARNING
Keep water spray awayfrom electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
WARNING
Keep spray nozzle between 8to 24 inchesawayfrom cleaning
surface.
Operate this unit on a stable surface.
The cleaningarea 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 [adder,scaffoldingor any other relatively unstable [oca'don.
Firmly grasp spraygun with both handswhen using high
pressure sprayto avoid iniuryifgun kicks back.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least2 minutes
before removing gascap.
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
Keepfuel awayfrom sparks,open flames,pilot lights,heat, and
other ignitionsources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
fVHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at anglewhich causesfuel
to spill.
DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
'HEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
fVHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK
Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves,water heaters,clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
NEVERaim spraygun at people, animalsor plants.
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
NEVERrepair high pressure hose. Replaceit.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spraygun
while system is pressurized.

Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Staydear ofexhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
WARNING
DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
Tie up long hair andremove jewelry.
WARNING
Alwayswear eye protection when usingthis equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment isin use.
WARNING
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
CAUTION
DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.
CAUTION
DO NOT secure spraygun in open position.
DO NOT leavespray gununattended while machine is
running.
NEVERuse a spraygun which does not havea trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order.
Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
CAUTION
DO NOT point spray gun at glasswhen in jet spray mode.
NEVERaim spraygun at plants.
CAUTION
tfyou have questions about intendeduse,ask dealer or
contact Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
NEVERoperate 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.
NEVERmove machine by pulling on high pressure hose.Use
handle provided on unit.
Check fuel system for leaksor signsof deterioration, such as
chafed or spongy hose,loose or missing clamps,or damaged
tank or cap.Correct all defects before operating pressure
washe_
This equipment isdesignedto be used with Briggs& Stratton
Power Products authorized parts ONLY. If equipment isused
with parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications,
user assumesall risks and liabilities.

Features and Controls 2
KNOWYOUR PRESSURE WASHER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer.
Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
SprayTips FuelTank Throttle Lever
AccessoryTray Nozzle Extension with Choke Lever
FuelValve
Quick Connect Recoil Starter
(on front of engine)
SprayGun
Chemical Injection
Siphon/Fitter
/Pump equipped
with Automatic
•Cool Down
System
AccessoryTray m 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°-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 -- Preparesa coldengine for starting.
DataTag -- Provides model, revision and serial number of
pressure washer.Pleasehavethese readily availableif calling
for assistance.
Fuel Tank -- Fill tank with regular unleaded fuel.Always leave
room for fuel expansion.
Fuel Valve iUsed to turn fuel on and off to engine.
Pressure Outlet
Water Inlet
High Pressure Hose (not shown) -- Connect one end to
the water pump and the other end to the spray gun.
High Pressure Outlet --To connect high pressure hose.
Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect --Allows you to
switch between five different spray tips.
Oil Fill Cap -- Fillengine 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 -- Contro{s the application of water onto
cleaningsurface with trigger device. Includes safety latch.
Spray Tips -- Chemical [niection, 0°, t5°, 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.

ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Readentire owner's manual before you
attempt to assembleor operate your new pressure washer.
Remove Pressure Washer From
Carton
I. Remove parts bagpacked with pressure washer.
2. Slicetwo corners at end of carton from top to bottom
so panel can be folded down fiat,then remove all
packing material.
3. 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
Oil Bottle
Parts Bag(which includesthe following):
Owner's Manual
EngineManual
Owner's Registration Card
Bagcontaining5 mult_olored Quick Connect Spray
Tips
Maintenance Kit
Handle FasteningHardware Kit (which includes):
Carriage Bolt
"L" Bolt
Plastic Knobs (2)
"J" Hook
Chemical Hose Clip
SelfTappingScrews (5)
PREPARING PRESSURE
WASHER FOR USE
Ifyou haveany problems with the assemblyof your
pressure washeror if parts are missingor damaged,callthe
pressure washer helpline at 1-888-611-6708.
To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you
will need to perform these tasks:
I. Fitl out and send in registration card.
2. Attach accessory tray to handle,then attach handle to
main unit.
3. Add oil to engine crankcase.
4. Add fuel to fuel tank.
5. Connect high pressure hose to spray gun and pump.
6. Connect water supply to pump.
7. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun.
8. 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.
I. Slide plastic accessory tray onto handle and align holes
in accessorytray with holes on handle (Figure I).

Section 3: Assembly
2. Securetray to handle with self tapping screws usinga
#2 phillips screwdriver. Ensurescrews are tight but not
crushing the plastic accessory tray.
3. Placehandle assemblyonto handle supports connected
to main unit. Make sure holes in handle alignwith holes
on handle supports (Figure 2).
7. Pinchchemical hose and slide it into metal clip as
shown in Figure 5.
NOTE: It may be necessaryto move the handle supports
from side to side in order to align the handle so it will slide
over the handle supports.
4. Insert"L" bolt through hole on leftside of handle
(viewing from handle sideof unit) and attach plastic
knob.Tighten knob by hand (Figure3).
S. Insert carriage bolt through right side hole from
outside of unit and attach a plastic knob from inside of
unit (viewing unit from the handle side).Tighten by
hand (Figure 3).
6. Insert"J" hook into second from left slot in accessory
tray (Figure4).
8. Tilt unit up by handle and attach metal clip to rib on
center undersideof accessory tray (Figure 6).Slide
chemical hosethrough metal clip so that it is tight but
not kinked.
Add Engine Oil and Fuel
•Placepressure washer on a levelsurface.
• Refer to engine owner's manualand follow oil and fuel
recommendations and instructions.
CAUTION
•Refer to engine manual for oil and fuel fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instructionwill void warranty.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break-in. Refer to
engine owner's manualfor recommendations.

Section 3: Assembly
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage,you must assemble
the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.
NOTE: Your pressure washer comes with a quick connect
that you can useto attach the high pressure hose to either
the spray gun or pump.
I. Uncoil high pressure hoseand attachfemalequick
connect to one end of hose.Attach malequick connect
to gun (Figure7).
2. Attach end of hose to baseof spray gun (Figure7). Pull
down on collar of quick connect, slide fitting intopump
and let go of collar.Pull on hose to be sure of a tight
connection.
NOTE: The quick connect is shown connecting the high
pressure hose to the spray gun. If you choose to use the
quick connect for the hose to pump connection, follow the
same directions to attach quick connect from hose to pump.
3. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump (Figure 8).Tighten by hand.
4. Beforeconnectinggardenhoseto water inlet,inspectinlet
screen(Figure9).Cleanscreenifit containsdebris,replace
it ifit isdamaged.DO NOT RUN PRESSUREWASHERIF
SCREENISDAMAGED.
5. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out anydebris.Turnoff water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply.Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
6. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length)
to water inlet.Tightenby hand (Figure 9).
CAUTION
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
7. Turn ON the water and squeezethe trigger on the spray
gun to purgethe pump systemof air and impurities.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequate eye protection.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
I. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to the proper level in
engine crankcase.
3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly attached hose connections.
5. Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to high pressure hose.
6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
7. Be sure to read"Safety Rules" and"HowTo UseYour
PressureWasher" before using pressure washer.

Operation
HOW TO USEYOUR
PRESSURE WASH ER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-888-611-6708.
To Start Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructions step-by-step.This starting information
also appliesif you havelet the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
I. Placepressure washer near an outside water source
capableof supplyingwater at a flow rate greater than
3.6gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSIat
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and to pump.See"Preparing PressureWasher for
Use" for illustrations.
3. Make sure unitis in alevelposition.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump.Turn ON water.
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Squeeze trigger on gun until you have a steady stream
of water.This purges pump of air and impurities.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 10).
Tighten by hand.
7. Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into
nozzle extension. See"How to Use SprayTips" on
page I0.
8. Engagesafety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure I I).
SafetyLatch
9. Move variable pressure control lever to "High"
position, shown on engine asa rabbit (Figure 12).
\

Section 4: Operation
10. Start engine according to instructionsgiven in the
engine owner's manual.
NOTE: If the recoil starter ishard to pull,it may be
necessaryto squeeze the gun trigger to relieve internat
pump pressure.
CAUTION
•Squeezetriggeron sprayguneachtime recoilstarter is
pulledandenginefailsto start.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
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.Youcan buy these
items as optionat accessories.
I. Placenozzle extension through hole on accessory tray,
asshown in Figure 13.
•Move variable pressure control lever to "Stop" position.
• Turn engine off according to instructions given in the
engine owner's manual.
•Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water witl squirt out when you
releasethe pressure.
How to Use Accessory Tray
The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to
store your nozzle extension and quick connect spraytips,
and slots to hold the cleaningsolution bottle and the
detergent siphoning fitter.There are also two hooks at the
endsof the handle to hold your spraygun and high
pressure hose.
2. Hang chemicalsolution bottle on "J" hook and place
detergent siphoning filter in last slot on left (Figure 13).
3. Placespray gun on hook attached to accessory tray on
right side of unit (Figure 13).
4. Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to
accessory tray on left side of unit as shown on page4.
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