Troy-Bilt 1905 User manual

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Owner's Manual /Manual del Propietario
Pressure Washer /Lavadora de Presi6n
Model /Modelo 01905
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® is a registered trademark of MTD and is used under license to Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
Troy-Bilt® es una marca registrada registrada de MTD y se usa abajo ticencia a Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
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0 0 Printed in USA Manual No. 192114GS Revision 3 (0411412003)

1Safety Rules
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SafetyRules.................................. 2-4
Know Your PressureWasher ...................... 5
Assembly.................................... 6-8
Operation .................................. 9-II
Maintenance ............................... 12-14
Storage...................................... 15
Troubleshooting ............................... 16
Replacement Parts........................... 17-21
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 hasbeen madeto ensure that information in
this manualisaccurate and current. However, we reserve
the right to change,alter or otherwise improvethe
product and this document at anytime without prior
notice.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required by lawI
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). I
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. If you equip the mumer with a spark arrester,
it must be maint2,ined in effective working order.
SAFETY RULES
_his 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, if not avoided,will result in death or serious
injury.WARNING indicatesa hazard which,if not
avoided,could result in death or serious injury.CAUTION
indicatesa hazardwhich, ifnot 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 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.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Toxic Fumes Electrical Shock
Slippery Surface Fall 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 isa chance that
vapors may be inhaled.
Readall instructions with mask so you are certain the maskwi[[
provide the necessaryprotection againstinhalingharmful vapors.
WARNING
Keepwater sprayawayfrom electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
WARNING
Keepspray nozzle between 8to 24 inchesawayfrom cleaning
surface.
Operate this unit on a stable surface.
The cleaning area should haveadequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of afall due to slippery surfaces.
Beextremely careful if you must usethe pressure washer from
a [adder,scaffolding or any other relatively unstable [oca'don.
Firmly grasp spraygun with both handswhen usinghigh
pressure sprayto avoid iniuryif gun kicks back.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turnpressure washer OFF and let it cool at least2 minutes
before removing gascap.
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
Keep fuel awayfrom sparks,open flames,pilot lights, heat,and
other ignitionsources.
DO NOT light acigarette or smoke.
eVHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel
to spill.
DO NOT sprayflammable liquids.
'HEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
eVHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK
Store awayfrom furnaces,stoves,water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliancesthat havepilot light or other
ignition source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
NEVER aim spray gunat people, animalsor plants.
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
NEVER repair high pressure hose.Replace it.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.

Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Stay dear of exhaust 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 and remove jewelry.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in 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 gun unattended while machine is
running.
NEVER use aspraygun 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 spraygun at glasswhen in jet spray mode.
NEVER aim spray gunat plants.
CAUTION
tf you have questions about intended use,askdealer 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 safetydevice 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 leaksor signsof deterioration, such as
chafed or spongy hose,loose or missingclamps,or damaged
tank or cap.Correct all defects before operating pressure
washe_
This equipment is designedto 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
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
SprayGun
Nozzle Extension with
Quick Connect FuelTank
Spray Tips
controls and
Throttle Lever
Choke Lever
FuelValve
Recoil Starter
Rocker Switch
(on front of engine)
-Air Filter
High Pressure Hose Oil Fill Cap
Chemical Injection
SiphonlFilter
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°EWarm 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.
DataTag -- Provides model, revision and serial number of
pressure washer. Please have these readily available if calling
for assistance.
Fuel Tank -- Fill tank with regular unleaded fuel.Always leave
room for fuel expansion.
Fuel Valve -- Used to turn fuel on and off to engine.
High Pressure Hose -- Connect one end to the water
pump and the other end to the spray gun.
Pump equipped
with Automatic
Cool Down
System
DataTag
Water Inlet High Pressure Outlet
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 highpressure.
Recoil Starter -- Use for starting the engine manually.
Rocker Switch -- Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off' to switch off engine.
Safety Goggles (not shown) --Always use the enclosed
goggles or other eye protection when running your
pressure washer.
Spray Gun -- Controls the application of water onto
cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety latch.
Spray Tips -- Chemical injection, 0°, 15°, 25°, and 40°: for
various high pressure cleaning applications.
Throttle Lever--Sets engine in starting mode for recoil
starter.
Water Inlet -- Connect garden hose here.

ASSEMBLY
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
High Pressure Hose
SprayGun
Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect Fitting
Oil Bottles (2)
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 Bolts (2)
PlasticKnobs (2)
PREPARING PRESSURE
WASHER FOR USE
Ifyou haveany problems with the assemblyof your
pressure washer or 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. Fill out and sendin registration card.
2. Attach handle to main unit.
3. Remove shippingcap and install dipstick in pump.
4. Add oil to engine crankcase.
5. Add fuel to fuel tank.
6. Connect high pressure hoseto spraygun and pump.
7. Connect water supply to pump.
8. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun.
9. Select/attachquick connect spraytip to nozzleextension.
Attach Handle
I. Placehandleassemblyonto handle supports connected
to main unit. Make sure holes in handle align with holes
on handle supports (Figure I).
Align Holes_,_
NOTE: It may be necessaryto move the handlesupports
from side to side in order to alignthe handle so it will slide
over the handle supports.
2. Insert carriage bolts through holes from outside of unit
and attach plastic knob from insideof unit(Figure 2).
Tighten by hand.
3. Insert multi-colored nozzles in spacesprovided in
handle.

Section 3: Assembly
Install Oil Dipstick on Pump
To install the oil dipstick:
I. Make sure unit ison a levelsurface.
CAUTION
• Failure to do so will void the warranty and damage the
pump.
2. Removeand discard shipping cap located on pump
(Figure 3).
Remove shippingcap and
instaltoil dipstick here. ShippingCap
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 manualfor oil andfuel 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.
(
Pump Oit
Dipstick
3. Install oil dipstick.

Section 3: Assembly
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage,you must assemble
the nozzleextensionto the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.
I. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect
end of hoseto baseof spray gun (Figure 4). Pull down
on collar of quick connect, slide onto spray gun and let
go of collar.Tug on hose to be sure of tight connection.
NOTE: Remove and discard alt pump shippingcapsbefore
attaching hoses.
2. Similarly,attach other end of high pressure hose to
high pressure outlet on pump.Pull down on collar of
quick connect, slide onto pump and let go of collar. Pull
on hose to be sure of tight connection.
3. Before you connect your garden hoseto water inlet,
inspectinlet screen (Figure 5). Clean screen ifit
contains debris, replace if damaged.DO NOT RUN
PRESSUREWASHERIF SCREENISDAMAGED.
Inspectinlet
screen.DO NOT
use if damaged;
cleanif dirty.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
cleanout any debris.Turnoff water.
INPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply.Use ONLY cold water (lessthan IO0°F).
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length)
to water inlet.Tightenby hand (Figure 5).
CAUTION
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instructionwill voidwarranty.
6. Turn ON water and squeezetrigger on spray gun to
purge pump system of air and impurities.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when usingthis 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'sassemblyto confirmyou haveperformed
atlof the following:
I. Make sure handle isin placeand secure.
2. Make sure shippingcapwas removed and oil distick
was installedin pump.
3. Check that oil hasbeen added to the proper levelin
engine crankcase.
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5. Check for properly attached hose connections.
6. Check to make sure that there are no kinks,cuts, or
damageto high pressure hose.
7. Provide a proper water supply at an adequateflow.
8. Be sure to read"Safety Rules" and"HowTo Use
PressureWasher" before usingthe pressure washer.

Operation
HOW TO USE PRESSURE
WASHER
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 applies if you havelet the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
I. Placepressure washer near an outside water source
capableof supplying water at a flow rate greater than
4.2gallons per minute and no lessthan 20 PSIat
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. See"PreparingPressureWasher for
Use" for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in alevel position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON the 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 the pump of air and impurities.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 6).
Tighten by hand.
7. Choose the spray tip you want to useand insert it into
the nozzle extension. See"How to Use SprayTips".
8. Engagesafetylatch to spraygun trigger (Figure7).
SafetyLatch
9. Start engine according to instructionsgiven in engine
owner's manual.
•Squeezetriggeron sprayguneachtime recoilstarter is
pulledandenginefailsto start.
How to Stop Pressure Washer
•Turn engine off according to instructionsgiven in engine
owner's manual.
•Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A smalt amount of water witl squirt out when you
release the pressure.

Section 4: Operation
How tO Use SprayTips
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 (Figure8).
CAUTION
NEVERexchangespraytips without lockingthe safetylatch
on the trigger.
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
I. Engagesafety latch on spray gun.
2. Putlback collar on quick-connect and putl current
spray tip off. Store spray tips in spaceprovided on
handlesstorage panel.
3. Select desired spray tip:
For gentle rinse, select white 40°or green 25°
spray tip.
To scour surface,select yellow 15°or red 0° spray
tip.
To apply chemical,select black spray tip.
3. Putlback on collar, insertnew spray tip and release
collar.Tug on spray tip to make sure it issecurely in
place.
4. For most effective cleaning,keep spraytip from 8 to
24 inchesawayfrom cleaning surface.If you get spray
tip too close,you maydamagecleaningsurface.DO
NOT get closer than 6 incheswhen cleaningtires.
Cleaning and Applying Chemical
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. Household detergents could damage
the pump.
CAUTION
Startingthe engine without all the hoses connectedand
without the water turned ON will damagethe pump.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instructionwill void warranty.
apply detergent follow these steps:
Review spray tip use.
Prepare detergent solution as required by
manufacturer.
Placesmall filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
CAUTION
• When insertingthe filter into a detergent solution bottle,
route the tube so asto keep it from inadvertentlycontacting
the hot muffler.
4. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (White, Green,Yellow, or Red).
Low Pressure
Black
High Pressure
White Green Yellow Red
40°25° 15° 0°
m