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1 Model No. 1450 0 (2400 PSI pressure washer ) Manual No. 185694GS Revision 5 (06/03/2002) pressure washer Owner s Manual2400 PSIQ uestions? Help is just a moment away!Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408M-F 8-5 CTWeb: 2,400 PSI pressure WasherTABLE OF CONTENTSS afety Rules .. 2-3 Know Your pressure washer .. 4 Assembly.. 5-7 Operation .. 8-10 Product Specifications.. 10 Maintenance .. 11-13 Storage .. 13 Notes .. 14 Troubleshooting .. 15 Replacement Parts.. 16-19 Warranty .. Last PageEQUIPMENTDESCRIPTIONRead this manual carefully and become familiarwith your pressure washer . Know its applications,its limitations and any hazards effort has been made to ensure that information inthis manual is accurate and current.

2 However, Generacreserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve theproduct and this document at any time without prior RULESThe safety alert symbol () is used with a signal word(DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or asafety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, willresult in deathor serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, ifnot avoided, couldresult in death or serious indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, mightresult in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, whenused withoutthe alert symbol, indicates a situation thatcould result in equipment damage. Follow safety messagesto avoid or reduce the risk of injury or ADDING FUEL Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutesbefore removing gas cap.

3 Fill fuel tank outdoors. Do not overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion. Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,and other ignition sources. Do not light a cigarette or OPERATING EQUIPMENT Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causesgasoline to spill. Do not spray flammable TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoffvalve STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITHFUEL IN TANK Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothesdryers or other appliances that have pilot light or otherignition source because they can ignite gasoline and its vapors are extremelyflammable and or explosion can cause severe burns Never aim the spray gun at people, animals or plants.

4 Do not allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure washer . Never repair high pressure hose. Replace high pressure stream of water that thisequipment produces can pierce skin and itsunderlying tissues, leading to serious injury andpossible Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electricshock may contact with electrical wiring can result 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 apply onfederal lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester,it must be maintained in effective working engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects, or other reproductive 2,400 PSI pressure washer Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.

5 Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance thatvapors may be inhaled. Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask willprovide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful engine gives off carbon monoxide, anodorless, colorless, poison chemicals or detergents may be harmful ifinhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,fainting or carbon monoxide will cause nausea,fainting or Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaningsurface. Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer froma ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location. The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage toreduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.

6 Operate this unit on a stable high pressure spray could also cause you tofall if you are too close to the cleaning in a running washer builds as youclimb. When you press the trigger, the recoilfrom the initial spray could cause you to of pressure washer can create puddles andslippery Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow equipment to cool before engines produce heat. Temperature ofmuffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed150 F (65 C).Severe burns can occur on Do not tamper with governed speed. Do not operate the pressure washer above the rated high or low operating speeds increase riskof injury and damage to pressure Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may becaught in the starter or other rotating parts.

7 Tie up long hair and remove and other rotating parts can entanglehands, hair, clothing, or ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOURHIGH pressure washer Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and placethe wire where it cannot contact spark sparking can result in fire orelectric Always wear eye protection when you use this equipment orwhen you are in the vicinity where the equipment is in pressure spray can cause paint chips orother particles to become Do not point spray gun at glass when in the jet spray mode. Never aim the spray gun at pressure spray may damage fragile items 2,400 PSI pressure WasherChemical NozzleHigh pressure NozzlesNozzle Extensionwith Quick ConnectFittingChoke RodHigh pressure OutletPump equipped with Automatic Cool DownSystemSpray GunWater InletOil Fill CapFuel TankRecoil StarterThrottle LeverAir CleanerChemical Injection TubeAir Cleaner Dry type filter element limits the amount of dirtand dust that gets in the Cool Down System Cycles water throughpump when water reaches 125 -155 F.

8 Warm water will dischargefrom pump onto ground. This system prevents internal Injection Tube Used to siphon chemical from thedetergent container to the Nozzle Use this nozzle to apply Rod Prepares a cold engine for with Turbo Nozzle The turbo nozzle rotatesthe high pressure stream in a rapid circular pattern for Tank Fill with regular unleaded gasoline Always use the goggles or other eye protectionwhen running your pressure pressure Hose Connect one end to water pump andthe other end to spray gun. Store hose on hook on the rear ofthe unitHigh pressure Nozzles Use these nozzles to clean andscour a surface. These nozzles vary the spray pattern of the highpressure stream and cannot be used to apply pressure Outlet Connection for high pressure Extensionwith Quick Connect Fitting You mustattach this device to the spray gun to use the nozzles.

9 Thequick connect fitting lets you quickly exchange the four providednozzles to adjust the spray pattern of the high pressure spray andapply Fill Cap Fill engine with oil Develops high Starter Used for starting the engine Gun Controls the application of water onto cleaningsurface with trigger. Includes safety Lever Sets engine in starting mode for recoilstarter and stops a running Inlet Connection for garden YOUR pressure WASHERRead 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 location of the controls. Save thismanual for future withTurbo NozzleHigh pressure HoseGoggles5 Generac 2,400 PSI pressure WasherIMPORTANT:Read entire owner s manual before youattempt to assemble or operate your new pressure PRESSUREWASHER FROMCARTON Remove the handle, high pressure hose, and parts boxincluded with pressure washer .

10 Slice two corners at the end of carton from top tobottom so the panel can be folded down flat, thenremove all packing material. Roll pressure washer out of CONTENTSI tems in the carton include: Main Unit Handle High pressure Hose Parts Box containing the following: Bag containing 4 Multi Colored Nozzles Safety Goggles Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect Fitting Oil Bottle Maintenance Kit Owner s & Engine Manual Parts Bag (hardware to attach handle and turbonozzle) Spray Gun Extension with Turbo NozzleIf any of the above parts are missing or damaged, call thepressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 PRESSUREWASHER FOR USEIf you have any problems with the assembly of yourpressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, callthe pressure washer helpline at 1 800 270 these tasks to prepare unit.