Troy-Bilt 20241 User manual

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Pressure Washer /Lavadora de Presi6n
Modem /Modemo 02024m
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Safety RuHes and Operating Instructions.
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Troy-Bilt® es una marca registrada de MTD y se usa abaio licencia a Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
BP,JGGS & STP,ATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON,WiSCONSiN, U.S.A.
Printed in USA
5ManuaHNo. H960H9GS Revision 2 (HH/02/2005)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section [ oSafety Rules .......................... 2-5
Section 2 - Features and Controls ................... 6
Section 3 oAssembly ............................ 7-9
Section 4 o Operation ......................... I0o 13
Section 5 o Maintenance ........................ 14o16
Section 6 o Storage .............................. 17
Section 7 oTroubleshooting ........................ 18
'Warranty ...................................... [9
EQUmPNENT
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
........... with your pressure washer. Know its
a@pmications, its [imitations a_d any hazards
involved.
This manual contains information for a high pressure
washer that operates at 2,600 PSIat a How rate of
Z5 gallons per minute.This powerful high quality system
features large 10" wheels, a pump equipped with an
automatic cool down system, chemical injection system,
nozzle extension with quick connect nozzles, safety goggles,
heavy duty 25' 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.
Copyright © 2005 Briggs &Stratton Power Products
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.
SAFETY RULES
This is the safety alert symbol, it is used to
alert you to potential personal iniury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible iniury or death.
The safety alert symbol (_) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION,VVARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to hazards. DANG_:R 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, mig_htresult 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
Toxic Fumes
Slippery Surface
Fire
Fall
Explosion
Electrical Shock
FluidInjection
Hot Surface
Moving Parts Flying Objects Kickback

Section 1: Safety Rules
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 harmfiJJ vapors.
WARNING
Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches awayfrom cleaning
surface,
Operate this unit on a stable surface.
The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fail due to slippery surfaces.
Be extremely careful ifyou must use the pressure washer" from
a ladder; scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
Firmly graspspray gun with both handswhen using high
pressure spray to avoid [niury ifgun kicks back.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
Fi[[fiJe[ tank outdoors,
DO NOT overfill tank, AIIow space for fue! expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other" ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
VHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
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 fue! vapors.
WARNING
Keep water spray away from electric wiring or" fatal electric
shock may result.

Section 1: Safety Rules
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 lot!< when not in use.
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
After each starring attempt, where engine fails to run, always
point gun in safe direction and squeeze sprD, gun trigger to
release high pressure.
WANNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 R. (I 52 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 orders complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-IC 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.
WARNING
DO NOT wear loose clothing, iewe[ry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove ieweJD_
WANNING
NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants,
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washe_:
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 loci< when not in use.
WANNING
Aiways w,ear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
WANNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAiRSTOYOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect sparkplugwirefrom sparkplug and placewire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved sparkplug tester:
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

Section 1: Safety Rules
CAUTION
, DO NOT tamper with governed speed
DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.
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_
AN_,ays be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are
correctly attached.
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[f 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
washe_'L
This equipment is designed to be used with Briggs & Stratmn
Power Products authorized parts ONLY. If equipment is used
with parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications,
user assumes all risks and liabilities_
, DO NOT point spray gun at glass when using MAX (pin
point) nozzle.
, NEVER aim spray gun at plants.