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1 Model No. 01778-0, 01779-0 & 01780-0 Manual No. 191806GS Revision 0 (10/17/2002) owner s Manual / Manuel d'utilisation / bedienungsanleitung / Manual do propriet rio / Manual del PropietarioBPW3500 BPW2700 BPW2400 Pressure Washer2 TABLE OF CONTENTSS afety Rules .. 2-3 Assembly .. 4-6 Operation .. 6-8 Maintenance/Storage .. 9-11 Troubleshooting .. 12 Warranty .. 13 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONRead this Manual carefully and become familiarwith your pressure washer. Know its applications,its limitations and any hazards & Stratton reserves the right to change, alter or otherwiseimprove the product and this document at any time without RULESThis is the safety alert symbol.

2 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 a hazardwhich, if not avoided,willresult in death or serious a hazard which, if not avoided,couldresultin death or serious indicates a hazard which, ifnot avoided,mightresult in minor or moderate , when used withoutthe alert symbol, indicates asituation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safetymessages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or Label and LocationA warning label (Figure 1) is provided on your unit to inform youof potential safety hazards.

3 If the label becomes damaged orillegible, replace it by contacting your local Briggs & Strattondealer to obtain a new icons on the warning label are shown and described in detaillater in this safety engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects, or other reproductive Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electricshock may contact with electrical wiring can result 1 Warning Label Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors. 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.

4 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. 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 you press the trigger, the recoilfrom the initial spray could cause you to of pressure washer can create puddles andslippery Washer3 DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Allow equipment to cool before engines produce ofmuffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed150 F (65 C).

5 Severe burns can occur on DO NOT tamper with governed speed. DO NOT operate the pressure washer above the high or low operating speeds increase riskof injury and damage to pressure DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that maybe caught in the starter or other rotating parts. Tie up long hair and remove and other rotating parts can entanglehands, hair, clothing, or ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOURPRESSURE 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.

6 NEVER aim the spray gun at pressure spray may damage fragile items 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 ADDING FUEL Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutesbefore removing gas cap. 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.

7 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.

8 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 Washer4 IMPORTANT:Read entire owner s Manual before you attemptto assemble or operate your new pressure PRESSURE WASHERFROM CARTON Remove all accessories and parts bag included with pressurewasher. Slice two corners at the end of carton from top to bottom sothe panel can be folded down flat, then remove all packingmaterial. Roll pressure washer out of PRESSURE WASHERFOR USEIf you have any problems with the assembly of your pressurewasher or if parts are missing or damaged, contact the local Briggs& Stratton service prepare your pressure washer for operation, you willneed to perform these tasks: Attach the handle to the main unit (if applicable).

9 Install oil dipstick on pump (if applicable). Add oil to the engine. Add fuel to the fuel tank. Connect the high pressure hose to the spray gun and thepump. Connect the water supply to the pump. Connect nozzle extension to spray gun. Select and install desired nozzle (if applicable).Attach the Handle to the UnitYour pressure washer may be equipped with any of the followinghandles. Please see the appropriate section for your type attach a slip-over handle: Place the handle onto the handle supports already connectedto the main unit. Make sure the holes in the handle align withthe holes on the handle supports (Figure 2).

10 NOTE:It may be necessary to move the handle supports fromside to side. Insert the carriage bolt through the hole on the right side ofthe handle (viewing from front of unit) and attach the plasticknob (Figure 3).Tighten the knob by hand. Insert the L bolt through the hole on the left side of thehandle (viewing from front of unit) and attach the plastic knob(Figure 3).Tighten the knob by hand. If not installed, add thevinyl cap to the L bolt. Insert the multi colored nozzles (if supplied) in the spacesprovided in the secure a fold down handle: Raise guide handle, secure in place (Figure 4).Install Oil Dipstick on PumpNOTE:Model 01778 (2400 PSI) is NOT equipped with an !