Generac Power Systems 2000PSI User manual

2000PSI

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Model No. 1040 3 (2000 PSI High Pressure Washer) Manual No. B4561 Revision 0 (4/12/1999)

Owner’s Manual

Problems?

Questions?

Before taking your unit

back to the store,

call the pressure washer

helpline at

1-800-270-1408

M-F 8-5 CT

GENERAC

The Reliable Ones

Generac Portable Products 2000 PSI High Pressure Washer

SAFETY RULES

DANGER! Always disconnect spark plug

wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

ad usting or making repairs to your high

pressure washer.

 Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon

monoxide gas. This dangerous gas, if breathed

in sufficient concentrations, can cause

unconsciousness or even death. Operate this

equipment only in the open air where adequate

ventilation is available.

 Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors

are EXPLOSIVE. Do not permit smoking, open

flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while

handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a

hot engine. Allow unit to cool for 2 minutes

before refueling. Comply with all laws

regulating storage and handling of gasoline.

 Locate this pressure washer in areas away

from combustible materials, combustible fumes

or dust.

 The high pressure equipment is designed to be

used with Generac authorized parts only. If you

use this equipment with parts that do not

comply with minimum specifications, the user

assumes all risks and liabilities.

 Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful

if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,

fainting or poisoning. The harmful elements

may cause property damage or severe in ury.

 Do not allow CHILDREN to operate the

Pressure Washer at any time.

 Operate engine only at governed speed.

Running the engine at excessive speeds

increases the hazard of personal in ury. Do not

tamper with parts which may increase or

decrease the governed speed.

 Do not wear loose clothing, ewelry or anything

that may be caught in the starter or other

rotating parts.

 Before starting the Pressure Washer in cold

weather, check all parts of the equipment and

be sure ice has not formed there.

 Units with broken or missing parts, or without

protective housing or covers should NEVER be

operated.

 The muffler and air cleaner must be installed

and in good condition before operating the

Pressure Washer. These components act as

spark arrestors if the engine backfires.

 Check the 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 the

Pressure Washer.

 Do not spray flammable liquids.

 Never aim the gun at people, animals or

plants.

 High pressure spray can cause paint chips or

other particles to become airborne and fly at

high speeds.

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING:

IMPORTANT!  SAFETY RULES  IMPORTANT!

Generac Portable Products 2000 PSI High Pressure Washer

 Never allow any part of the body to come in

contact with the fluid stream. DO NOT come in

contact with a fluid stream created by a leak in

the high pressure hose.

 The high pressure stream of water that this

equipment produces can pierce skin and its

underlying tissues, leading to serious in ury

and possible amputation.

 Always wear eye protection when you use this

equipment or when you are in the vicinity

where the equipment is in use.

 Never move the machine by pulling on the high

pressure hose. Use the handle provided on the

top of the unit.

 Always be certain the spray gun, nozzles and

accessories are correctly attached.

 Never use a spray gun that does not have a

trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in

working order.

 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.

 High pressure spray may damage fragile items

including glass. Do not point spray gun at glass

when in the et spray mode.

 Keep all hoses connected to pressure washer

and the spray gun while the system is

pressurized. Disconnecting the hoses while the

unit is pressurized is dangerous.

 Hold the spray gun firmly in your hand before

you start the unit. Failure to do so could result

in an in ury from a whipping spray gun. Do not

leave the spray gun unattended while the

machine is running.

 The cleaning area should have adequate

slopes and drainage to reduce the possibility of

a fall due to slippery surfaces.

 Keep water spray away from electric wiring or

fatal electric shock may result.

 Do not secure gun trigger in the pullback

(open) position.

 Do not bypass any safety device on this

machine.

 The muffler and engine heat up during

operation and remain hot immediately after

shutting it down. Avoid contact with a hot

muffler or engine or you could be severely

burned.

 Operate and store this unit on a stable surface.

 High pressure hose can develop leaks from

wear, kinking, abuse, etc. Water spraying from

a leak is capable of in ecting material into

skin. Inspect hose each time before using it.

Check all hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasions or

bulging of cover, or damage or movement of

couplings. If any of these conditions exist,

replace hose immediately. Never repair high

pressure hose. Replace it with another hose

that meets maximum pressure rating of your

pressure washer.

IMPORTANT!  SAFETY RULES  IMPORTANT!

Generac Portable Products 2000 PSI High Pressure Washer

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a

GENERAC high pressure washer. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured to give you

the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot

easily remedy, please contact your nearest

GENERAC Authorized Service facility, or call the

1800 number listed on the front of this manual. We

have competent, welltrained technicians and the

proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions

will enable you to assemble and maintain your high

pressure washer properly.

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Read and observe the safety rules.

 Follow regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your high pressure washer.

 Follow the instructions under Customer

Responsibilities and Storage sections of this

Owner's Manual.

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Pressure Washer Specifications

Outlet Pressure . . . . 2000 psi

Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . 2.0 gallons per minute (gpm)

Detergent Mix . . . . . . Use undiluted detergent

approved for pressure

washers

Water Supply . . . . . . Not to Exceed 140°F

Temperature

Automatic Cool . . . . Will cycle when water

Down System reaches 140°-145°F

Engine Specifications

Engine Model . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton Quantum

Rated Horsepower . . 6.0

Displacement . . . . . . 190cc

Spark Plug

Type . . . . . . . . RJ19LM

Set Gap To: . . 0.030 inch (0.76mm)

Gasoline Capacity . . 1.6 U.S. quarts

Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE 30

In the State of California a spark arrestor is required

by law (Section 4442 of the California Public

Resources Code). Other states may have similar

laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

NOTE: If you equip the engine of your pressure

washer with a spark arrestor muffler, the spark

arrestor must be maintained in effective working order

by the owner/operator.

You can order a spark arrestor through your

authorized Briggs & Stratton service facility. See

Engine Owners Manual for part number.

Generac Portable Products 2000 PSI High Pressure Washer

Spray Gun

Adjustable Nozzle

Extension

High Pressure Hose

Goggles

Air Cleaner

Gas Tank

Water Inlet

Pump equipped with

Automatic Cool Down System

Recoil Starter

High Pressure Outlet

Oil Fill Tube

Adjustable Nozzle Extension  You must attach this

to the spray gun to provide high pressure stream. The

ad ustable nozzle allows you to ad ust the spray pattern

which, in turn, ad usts the force of spray.

Air Cleaner  Dry type filter element limits the amount

of dirt and dust that gets in the engine.

Automatic Cool Down System  Cycles water

through pump when water reaches 140°-145°F. Warm

water will discharge from pump onto ground. This

system prevents internal pump damage.

Gas Tank  Fill with regular unleaded gasoline only.

Goggles  Always use the enclosed goggles or other

eye protection when running your pressure washer.

High Pressure Hose  Connect one end to water

pump and the other end to spray wand.

High Pressure Outlet  Connection for high pressure

hose.

Oil Fill Tube  Fill engine with oil here. See page 7 for

oil recommendations.

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. Includes safety

latch.

Water Inlet  Connection for garden hose.

KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

Read this owners manual and safety rules before operating your high pressure washer.

Compare the illustrations with your high pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various

controls and ad ustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Generac Portable Products 2000 PSI High Pressure Washer

Read entire owners manual before you attempt to

assemble or operate your new pressure washer. Your

new pressure washer has been assembled at the

factory with the exception of those parts left

unassembled for shipping purposes.

REMOVE PRESSURE

WASHER FROM CARTON

 Remove parts box included with pressure washer.

 Slice two corners at guide handle end of carton

from top to bottom so the panel can be folded down

flat, then remove all packing material.

 Roll pressure washer out of carton.

CARTON CONTENTS

Items in the carton include:

 Main Unit

 Parts Box (which includes the following):

 Wireform

 ORing Maintenance Kit.

 Goggles

 Nozzle Cleaning Kit

 Owners Manual

 Engine Manual

 Spray Gun

 Nozzle Extension

 High Pressure Hose

 Handle

 Bottle of Oil

 Owners Registration Card

 Parts Bag (which includes the following):

 1 carriage bolt

 1 carriage hook

 2 knobs

If any of the above parts are missing or damaged, call

the pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 1408.

PREPARING PRESSURE

WASHER FOR USE

If you have any problems with the assembly of your

pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged,

call the Pressure Washer Helpline at 1-800-270-1408.

To prepare your pressure washer for operation you

will need to perform these tasks:

 Attach the handle and the wire form that holds high

pressure hose and spray gun.

 Connect high pressure hose to the spray gun and

the pump, and connect water supply to the pump.

 Add oil to engine crankcase.

 Add fuel to fuel tank.

Attach the Handle

 Place the top of the handle onto the bottom of the

handle already connected to the main unit making

sure the holes in the top align with the holes on the

bottom (Figure 1).

Figure 1  Attach the top of the handle to the bottom of

the handle.

Make sure the

holes on the

top of the

handle are

aligned with the

holes in the

bottom of the

handle

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 Insert the carriage bolt through the right hole

(looking at the front of the pressure washer) and

attach a plastic knob. Tighten the knob by hand

(Figure 2).

 Insert the carriage hook through the left hole

(looking at the front of the pressure washer). Pull

the recoil handle out slowly. Place the recoil string

through the hook and attach the plastic knob.

Tighten the knob by hand (Figure 2).



Insert the wire form with the longer arm positioned on

the left. From this view (from rear of unit) the hook

should resemble a J

(Figure 3)

Add Engine Oil

IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine

before it has been properly serviced with the

recommended oil may result in an engine failure.

Note: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use

only high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SF,SG, SH or SH/CD rated SAE 30

weight.

Select the oils viscosity grade according to your

expected operating temperature:

Do Not Use SAE 10W40 Oil.

Although multiviscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multiviscosity

oils will result in increased oil consumption when used

above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more

frequently to avoid possible damage from running low

on oil.

 Place pressure washer on a level surface.

 Clean area around oil fill and remove oil dipstick

(Figure 4).

 Wipe dipstick clean. Pour oil into oil fill opening until

oil reaches FULL mark on the dipstick. Stop

occasionally to check oil level. DO NOT OVERFILL.

 Install oil dipstick, hand tighten securely.

Note: Check Oil Often During Engine Break in.

Figure 3  Fit wire form on handle.

Figure 4  Add oil to engine crankcase. Do not attempt

to start engine without adding oil.

Oil Fill Cap

Figure 2  Insert the carriage bolt and hook and attach

the knobs.

colder 32°F warmer

5W30 SAE 30

Generac Portable Products 2000 PSI High Pressure Washer

Add Gasoline

DANGER! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never

fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do

not smoke when filling fuel tank.

WARNING! Never fill fuel tank completely

full. Fill tank to about 1/2" below the bottom of

the filler neck to provide space for fuel

expansion. Wipe away any fuel spillage from

engine and equipment before starting.

The manufacturer recommends fresh, clean unleaded

automotive gasoline.

 Use clean fuel and store in approved, clean,

covered containers. Use clean fill funnels. Never

use stale gasoline left over from last season or

gasoline stored for long periods.

 Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

(Figure 5).

 Add UNLEADED regular gasoline, slowly, to fuel

tank. Use a funnel to prevent spillage.

 Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Connect Hose and Water Supply

to Pump

IMPORTANT: You must assemble wand and attach

all hoses before you start engine. Starting engine

without all hoses connected and water supplied will

damage pump.

 Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of

hose to the base of the spray gun (Figure 6).

Tighten by hand.

 Attach other end of high pressure hose to the high

pressure outlet on the pump (Figure 7). Tighten by

hand.

 Before you connect your garden hose to the water

inlet, inspect the Inlet Screen (Figure 8). Clean the

screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if

damaged. Do not run the pressure washer if the

inlet screen is damaged.

 Connect garden hose to water inlet. Tighten by

hand (Figure 8).

Figure 7  Connect high pressure hose to pump.

Figure 6  Connect high pressure hose to spray gun.

Figure 5  Add gasoline to fuel tank.

Fuel Cap

Generac Portable Products 2000 PSI High Pressure Washer

 Turn ON the water (open valve completely).

 Squeeze trigger on gun to purge pump system of

air and impurities.

CAUTION! Before starting the pressure

washer, be sure you are wearing adequate

eye protection.

 Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by

hand (Figure 9).

CHECKLIST BEFORE

STARTING ENGINE

Look back over the assembly to see if you have

performed all of the following:

 Check for properly tightened hose connections

(high pressure and water supply) and for tight

connections and that there are no kinks, cuts, or

damage to the high pressure hose.

 Check that oil has been added to proper level in

engine crankcase before trying to start the pressure

washer.

 Add proper gasoline to fuel tank.

 Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 140°F).

 Be sure to read Safety Rules and Operation

sections before using the pressure washer.

Figure 9  Connect nozzle extension to spray gun.

Figure 8  Connect the garden hose to water inlet and

turn ON the water.

Check Screen for Damage

Generac Portable Products 2000 PSI High Pressure Washer

HOW TO USE YOUR

PRESSURE WASHER

If you have any problems operating your pressure

washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at

1-800-270-1408.

You have assembled your high pressure washer and

have prepared the engine for starting. You are now

ready to clean your car, boat or the outside of a

building or whatever you plan to clean.

How to Start Your Engine

The best way to start your enginepowered pressure

washer for the first time is to follow these instructions

stepbystep. This starting information also applies

whenever you start the engine after you have let the

pressure washer sit idle for at least a day.

 This pressure washer requires a water source that

flows at least 2.5 gallons per minute. Do not

attempt to siphon water from a non pressurized

container. Place the pressure washer close

enough to an outside water source so that no more

than 50' of garden hose is needed.

 Check that the high pressure hose is tightly

connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See

ASSEMBLY section for illustrations.

 Connect the garden hose to water inlet on the

pressure washer pump and turn the water on all

the way.

IMPORTANT: Do not run pump without the water

supply connected and turned on. You must follow this

caution or the pump will be damaged.

 Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve air

pressure caused by turning ON the water. Water

will spew out the gun in a thin stream. Continue to

hold trigger until you have a steady stream of water

and no air remains.This will make it easier to pull

start the engine. Release the trigger.

 Apply the safety latch to the spray gun trigger

(Figure 10).

 Move the Throttle Control Lever to the Fast

position.

 Set Choke Lever to Choke position.

Note: This is a multiposition choke.

Note: For a warm engine, be sure the Throttle Control

Lever is in the Fast position and the Choke Lever is

in the Run position.

 Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until you feel

some resistance. Then pull cord rapidly to

overcome compression, prevent kickback and start

the engine. Let rope return to starter slowly.

Note: Always keep the Throttle Control Lever in the

Fast position when operating the pressure washer.

 When the engine starts, gradually move the Choke

Lever from one position to the next until it is in the

Run position.

If after 3 pulls the engine fails to start, disengage the

spray gun safety latch, squeeze the trigger to relive

water pressure, reengage the spray gun safety latch,

move the Choke Lever to the Run position and pull

the recoil starter handle rapidly (Max. 3 pulls).

How to Stop Your Pressure

Washer

 Move the Throttle Control Lever to the Slow position.

 Wait for the engine to idle down.

 Move the Throttle Lever Lever to the Stop position.

 Simply shutting off the engine will not release

pressure in the system. Squeeze trigger on the

spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.

Note: A small amount of water will squirt out when

you release the pressure.

Figure 10  Squeeze trigger to relieve water pressure,

release trigger and turn the safety latch

ON.

Safety Latch ON

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