Troy-Bilt 20242 User manual

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Pressure Washer /Lavadora de Presi6n
Modem /Modemo 020242
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TroyoBiH_O is a registered trademark ofTroyoBilt, LLC and is used under license to Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
TroyoBik® es una marca registrada de TroyoBilt, LLC y se usa abajo licencia a Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
BRJGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
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Printed in USA Manual No. 196365GS Revision 0 (I 2/21/2004)
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Safety Rules
SAVE THESE mNSTRUCTmONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section I oSafety Rules .......................... 2-4
Section 2 - Features and Controls ................... 5
Section 3oAssembly ............................ 6-8
Section 4 o Operation .......................... 9-13
Section 5 o Maintenance ........................ 14ol6
Section 6 o Storage .............................. 17
Section 7 oTroubleshooting ........................ 18
Warranty ...................................... 19
EQUmPNENT
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
........... with your pressure washer. Know its
a_pmications, its mimitations and any hazards
invomved°
This manual contains information for a high pressure
washer that operates at a maximum pressure of 3_000 PSI
and a maximum flow rate of 2.8 gallons per minute.This
powerful, high quality system features large 10" wheels, a
pump equipped with an automatic cool down system,
chemical iniection system, nozzle extension with quid<
connect, ProiectPro TMnozzle system, 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.
SAFETY RULES
This is the safety amert symbol it is used to
amert you to potentiam personam iniury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possibme iniury 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 iniury. CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate iniury. 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 iniury or death.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Toxic Fumes
Slippery Surface
Fire
Fall
Explosion
Electrical Shock
FluidIniection
Hot Surface
Moving Parts Flying Obiects 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.
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 wilI
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors,
WARNING
Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
SUY{ace,
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 iniury if gun kicks back,
WARNING
When starting engine, pull cord slow,Jy until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger
on spray gun,
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap.
Fill fiJeI tank outdoors.
DO NOT over{ill tank.AIIow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fueI away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
VHEN OPERATmNG EQUmPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EPIPTY 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 fuel vapors.
WARNING
NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants,
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washem
NEVER repair" high pressure hose, Replace it.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while systemis pressurized,
Squeezetrigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure,
every time you stop engine. Engagetrigger lock on spraygun.
WARNING
Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.

Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to coo[ before touching.
The pressure washer must be at [east 5 feet from structures
having combustible wails and/or other combustible materials.
Keep at least 3feet of clearance on all sides of pressure
washer for" adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California PuNic Resources Code). Other
states may have similar Jaws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester; it must be
maintained in effective working orden
WARNING
. DO NOT wear loose clothing, ieweiry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or" other rotating parts.
. Tie up long hair and remove ]ewelD:
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use,
WARNING 1
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAiRSTOYOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
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 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.
DO NOT point spray gun at glass when using MAX (pin
point) nozzle,
NEVER aim spray gun at plants.
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 damps, or damaged
tank or cap. Correct all defects before operating pressure
washerL
This equipment is designed to be used with Briggs & Stratton
Power Products authorized parts ONLY. ff equipment is used
with parts that DO NOT comply with minimum specificadons,
user assumes all risks and liabilities.

Features and Controls
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 yourseff with the [ocaqons of various controB and
adjustments, Save this manual for future reference,
Pump equipped with Fuel Tank Choke Lever
ProjectPro TM Automatic Cool Down System Throttle Lever
Nozzles Recoil Starter
(on front of engine)
Air Filter
AccessoryTray
Spray Gun
High Pressure Hose
Data Tag
Chemical injection
Accessory Tray -- Provides convenient storage for
standard and optional accessories, such as brushes, turbo
wands, etc.
Air FiTter -- Protects engine by filtering dust and debris
out of intake air.
Automatic Cool Down System -- Cycles water
through pump when water reaches 125°, 155°EVVarm
water wiN[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
pressurestream,
Choke Lever -- Prepares a cold engine for starting.
DataTag (not shown) - Provides mode[ and serial
number of pressure washer. Please have these readily
available if calling for assistance.
Fuel Tank- Fill tank with regular unleaded fuel.Always
Heaveroom for fuel expansion.
Oil Fill/Dipstick
High Pressure Oudet
High Pressure Hose -- Connect one end to water
pump and the other end to spray gun.
High Pressure Outlet -- Connection for high pressure
hose.
Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect --Allows you
to switch between four different nozzles.
Oil Fill/Dipstick -- Check and fill with oil here.
ProjectPro TMNozzles -- Chemical injection, 0°, 15°, and
40°: for various high pressure cleaning applications.
Pump -- Develops high pressure.
Recoil Starter -- Used for starting the engine manually.
Spray Gun -- Controls the application of water onto
cleaning surface with trigger device. Inchdes trigger lock.
Throttle Lever -- Sets engine in starting mode for recoil
starter and stops a running engine.
Water inlet -- Connection for garden hose.
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ASSENBL¥
mNPORTANT: Read entire owner's manuaH before you
attempt to assembHeor operate your new pressure washer.
Remove Pressure 4asher from
Carton
oRemove the parts bag packed with pressure washer.
oSke two corners at the end of carton from top to
bottom so the pane[ can be folded down fHat_then
remove aHHpacHdngmaterial
oRoHHpressure washer out of carton.
Carton Contents
Items in the carton include:
oHaHnUnit
Safety Goggles
HandHe
PHastkAccessory Tray
High Pressure Hose
Spray Gun
NozzHe Extension with Qu[cH<Connect Fitting
O[H Bottle
Parts Bag (whch [ncHudesthe following):
Owner's HanuaH
Engine HanuaH
Owner's Registration Card
Bag containing 4 muHti-coHored PrqectPro TM
NozzHes
HandHe Fastening Hardware Kit (which incHudes):
Carriage BoHt
"U' BoHt (2)
PHasticKnobs (3)
Tree CHips (4)
PREPARING PRESSURE
WASHER FOR USE
If you have any probHems with the assembHyof your
pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged_ caHHthe
pressure washer heHpHineat i-888-6 i i -6708_
To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you
will need to perform these tasks:
H. Firthout and send in registration card.
2. Attach handHeto main unit_ then attach accessory tray
to handHe.
3. Add oiHto engine crankcase.
4. Add fueHto fueHtank.
5. Connect high pressure hose to spray gun and pump.
6. Connect water suppHy to pump.
7. Attach nozzHe extension to spray gun.
8. SeHect/attach quick connect ProiectPro TMnozzHe to
nozzHe extension.
Attach Handle and Accessory Tray
H. PHace handHe onto handHe supports connected to main
unit. Hake sure holies in handHeaHignwith holies on
handHesupports (Figure H).
HandHe
Align
NOTE: It may be necessary to move the handHe supports
from side to side in order to aHign the handHe so it wiHHsHide
over the handHe supports.
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Section 3: Assembly
2. Insert carriage boHt through Heftside hoHefrom outside
of unit and attach a pHasticknob from inside of unit
(viewing from rear of unit).Tighten by hand (Figure 2).
4. PHaceaccessory tray over holies on handHe (viewing
from front of unit). Push the tree chips into the holies
untiHthey sit fiat against the accessory tray (Figure 3).
3, Insert"L" boHtsthrough holieson right sideof handHe
(viewing from rear of unit). HoHdboHtsin pHaceand
attach pHasticknobs from inside of handHe(Figure2).
Tighten by hand.
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Insert muHti-coHored ProiectPro TMnozzHes and other
suppHied accessories in spaces provided in accessory
tray. See "How to Use AccessoryTray".
Add Engine Oil and Fuel
° Race pressure washer on a HeveHsurface,
• Refer to engine manual for oil and fuel fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
"Refer to engine owner's manuaH and foHHowoiHand fueH
recommendations and instructions,
NOTE: Check oiHoften during engine break-in. Refer to
engine owner's manuaHfor recommendations,
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Section 3: Assembly
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
mMPORTANT:To avoid pump damage,you must assemble
the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.
I. Attach one end of high pressure hose to high pressure
outlet on pump (Figure 4).Tighten by hand.
2. Attach other end of hose to base of spray gun
(Figure 5).Tighten by hand.
4. Runwater through garden hose for 30 secondsto
clean out any debris.Turn off water.
mMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standingwater for the
water supply.Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length)
to water inlet.Tighten by hand (Figure 6).
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warrantT;
6. Turn ON water and squeezetrigger on spraygun to
purge pump system of 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,
3_ Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (Figure 6). Clean screen if it contains
debris, replace if damaged. DO NOT RUN PRESSURE
WASHEP, IF SCREEN IS DAHAGED.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit's assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
I. Hake sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4. Ched< for properly attached hose connections.
5. Check to make sure 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
Pressure_A/asher"before using pressure washer.
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Operation
HOWTO USEYOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
Ifyou have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer heIpline at m-888-6 mm-6708.
Pressure Washer Location
Pressure Washer aearance
waRNING 1
Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gasfrom entering aconfined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
encJosure,
The pressure washer must be at least 5 ft. (I 52 cm) from
structures having combustible walls and/or other
combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm) all around
pressure washer including overhea& for adequate cooling,
maintenance and servicing.
Place pressure washer in a well ventilated area, which will
allow for removal of deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place
pressure washer where exhaust gas could accumulate and
enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied
building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings that
can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area
(Figure 7). Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken
into consideration when positioning pressure washer.
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Typical Pressu_ e
Washe_ Shown
Exhaust Port
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 have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
I. Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.8 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. See "Preparing Pressure Washer for
Use" for illustrations.
3. Hake sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON the water.
• 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 8).
Tighten by hand.
Choose desired ProjectPro TMnozzle, pull back nozzle
extension collar, insert nozzle and release collar.Tug on
nozzle to make sure it is securely in place (Figure 9).
See "How to Use ProjectPro TMNozzle System".
Engage trigger loci< to spray gun trigger (Figure 10).
Trigger Lock

Section 4: Operation
9. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner's manuaLAHso see operating instructions tag
Hocated on the pressure washer.
WARNING
When starting engine, pulI cord slowiy until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
If engine starts and fMis to continue to run or if increased
resistance is fen during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger
on spray gun.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
_osition when operating the pressure washer.
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to coo[ before touching.
The pressure washer must be at [east 5 feet from structures
having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure
washer for" adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws applyon federal
lands. [f you equip the muffler with a spark arrester; it must be
maintained in effective working order:
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
I. Let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
engine owner's manual.
3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped
pressure in hose to avoid iniuryo
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
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WARNING
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurize&
Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure,
every time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
4. Engage trigger lockon spray gun when not in use.
How to Use Accessory Tray
The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to
store your ProjectPro TM nozzles, spray gun and nozzle
extension.There is also a hook at the front of the
accessory tray to hold your high pressure hose.
NOTE:The extra hole in the tray is for storing a utility brush.
The extra clip in the tray is for storing a turbo nozzle.The
brush and turbo nozzle are NOT included with your pressure
washer.You can buy these items as optional accessories.
I. Place nozzle extension through hole on accessory tray,
as shown in Figure II.
2. Place spray gun through hole on accessory tray on
right side of unit (Figure I I).
NOTE:You may also use the hooks attached to the base
and handle to store your gun and nozzle extension_ as
shown on page 5.
3. Hang high pressure hose on hook attached to
accessory tray on front of tray, as shown in Figure [ [.