2550 PSI Pressure Washer Operator’s Manual

1 Manual No. 203777GS Revision - (03/29/2007)BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLCJEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, PSI Pressure WasherOperator s ManualBriggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC900 North ParkwayJefferson, WI 53549 Copyright 2007 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group,LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this material may bereproduced or transmitted in any form by any means withoutthe express written permission of Briggs & Stratton PowerProducts Group, is a registered trademark of MTD Products Inc and is used underlicense to Briggs & Stratton Power youfor purchasing this quality-built Troy-Bilt Pressure Washer . We are pleased that you ve placed your confidence inthe Troy-Bilt brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this Manual , your Troy-Bilt pressurewasher will provide many years of dependable Manual containssafety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with Pressure washers andhow to avoid them.

2 Because Troy-Bilt does not necessarily know all the applications this Pressure Washer could be used for, itis important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this these instructions for future Pressure Washer requires final assembly before to the Assemblysection of this Manual for instructions onfinal assembly procedures. Follow the instructions to Find UsYou never have to look far to find Briggs & Stratton support and service for your Pressure Washer . Consult your Yellow are over 30,000 Briggs & Stratton authorized service dealers worldwide who provide quality service. You can alsocontact Troy-Bilt Customer Service by phone at (888) 611-6708, or on the Internet at WasherModel NumberRevisionSerial NumberEngineModel NumberType NumberCode NumberDate PurchasedTable of ContentsOperator Safety.

3 2 Equipment Description.. 2 Safety Rules.. 2 Assembly .. 6 Unpack Pressure Washer .. 6 Attach Handle and Accessory Tray .. 6 Add Engine Oil .. 7 Add Fuel.. 7 Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump.. 8 Features and Controls .. 9 Operation .. 10 Pressure Washer Location.. 10 How to Start Your Pressure Washer .. 11 How to Stop Your Pressure Washer .. 12 How to Use Spray Tips .. 13 Cleaning and Applying Detergent.. 14 Pressure Washer Rinsing .. 14 Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube.. 15 Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief).. 15 Maintenance .. 16 Maintenance Schedule .. 16 Pressure Washer Maintenance .. 17 Engine Maintenance.. 18 After Each Use .. 20 Winter Storage.. 21 Long Term Storage .. 21 Troubleshooting .. 22 Warranties.. 23 Emissions Control System Warranty.

4 23 Pressure Washer Owner Warranty.. 25 Specifications .. 26 Product Specifications .. 26 Common Service Parts .. 261 Espa olOperator SafetyEquipment DescriptionRead this Manual carefully and become familiarwith your Pressure Washer . Know its applications,its limitations, and any hazards Pressure Washer operates at a maximum of 2,550 PSI( BARS) and a flow rate of up to gallons per minute( liters per minute). This high quality residential systemfeatures 10 ( cm) wheels, axial cam pump withstainless steel pistons, automatic cool down system,detergent siphoning system, quick connect spray tips, safetygoggles, heavy duty 25 ( m) hose, and effort has been made to ensure that information in thismanual is accurate and current. However, we reserve theright to change, alter, or otherwise improve the product andthis document at any time without prior Emission Control System for this Pressure Washer iswarranted for standards set by the Environmental ProtectionAgency and the California Air Resources RulesThis is the safety alert symbol.

5 It is used to alertyou to potential personal injury hazards. Obey allsafety messages that follow this symbol to avoidpossible injury or safety alert symbol () is used with a signal word(DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and / or a safetymessage to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious a hazard which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, mightresult in minor or moderateinjury. NOTICE, indicates a situation that could result inequipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid orreduce the risk of injury or - ExplosionG - Flying ObjectsB - FireH - Slippery SurfaceC - Electric ShockI - FallD - Toxic FumesJ - Fluid InjectionE - KickbackK - Moving PartsF - Hot SurfaceL - Read THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNINGThe engine exhaust from this product contains chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer, birthdefects, or other reproductive of with power source can cause electricshock or burn.

6 NEVER spray near power of Pressure Washer can create puddles andslippery from spray gun can cause you to fall. Operate Pressure Washer from a stable surface. The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage toreduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces. Be extremely careful if you must use the Pressure Washer froma ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location. Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using highpressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks and its vapors are extremely flammable or explosion can cause severe burns ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL Turn Pressure Washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutesbefore removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressurein tank. Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.

7 DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion. If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, andother ignition sources. DO NOT light a cigarette or STARTING EQUIPMENT Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug OPERATING EQUIPMENT DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel tospill. DO NOT spray flammable TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT Transport / repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valveOFF. Disconnect spark plug 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 sourcebecause they can ignite fuel engine gives off carbon monoxide, anodorless, colorless, poison carbon monoxide can cause headache,fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,nausea, fainting or chemicals or detergents may be harmful ifinhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,fainting, or poisoning.

8 Operate Pressure Washer ONLY outdoors. Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area throughwindows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings. DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area, evenif windows and doors are open. Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vaporsmay be inhaled. Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask willprovide the necessary protection against inhaling cord kickback (rapid retraction) can resultin bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and armtoward engine faster than you can let bones, fractures, bruises, or sprainscould result. NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gunpressure. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt andthen pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

9 After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, alwayspoint spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun triggerto release high Pressure . Engage spray gun trigger lock. Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using highpressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks with muffler area can result in heat / gases can ignite combustibles,structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. Allow equipment to cool before touching. Keep at least 5 feet ( m) of clearance on all sides of pressurewasher including overhead. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, andPublic Property require equipment powered by an internalcombustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained ineffective working order, complying to USDA Forest servicestandard 5100-1C or later revision.

10 In the State of California aspark arrester is required under section 4442 of the CaliforniaPublic resources code. Other states may have similar high Pressure stream of water that thisequipment produces can cut through skin and itsunderlying tissues, leading to serious injury andpossible gun traps high water Pressure , even whenengine is stopped and water is disconnected,which can cause injury. DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate Pressure Washer . NEVER repair high Pressure hose. Replace it. NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any o-ring or seal. NEVER connect high Pressure hose to nozzle extension. Keep high Pressure hose connected to pump and spray gunwhile system is pressurized. ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spraygun trigger, to release high Pressure , every time you stopengine.