Pressure Washer Rinsing; Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube; Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief) - Briggs & Stratton BPW 2500 Bedienerhandbuch

NOTICE Make sure the filter is fully submerged in detergent
while applying detergent.
NOTICE Contact with the hot muffler can damage
detergent siphoning tube.
• When inserting the siphon into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
4. Slide nozzle forward to low pressure mode. Detergent
cannot be applied with nozzle in high pressure position.
5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. Turn on water.
NOTICE You must attach all hoses before you start the
engine.
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and without
the water turned ON will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
6. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
7. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
8. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent
surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
NOTICE You must flush the detergent siphoning system
after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of clean
water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure for 1-2
minutes.

Pressure Washer Rinsing

For Rinsing:
1. Slide the nozzle backward to high pressure, press the
trigger and wait for the detergent to clear.
NOTICE You can also stop detergent from flowing by
simply removing detergent siphoning tube from bottle.
2. Keep the spray gun a safe distance from the area you
plan to spray.
3. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area, then check
the surface for damage. If no damage is found, it is
okay to continue cleaning.
WARNING Kickback from spray gun can cause you to
fall.
• Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
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4. Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working down
with same overlapping strokes as you used for washing
and applying detergent.

Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube

If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
1. Place detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of
clean water.
2. Slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure position.
3. Flush for 1-2 minutes.
4. Shut off engine following instructions How to Stop
Pressure Washer and turn off water supply.
5. ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction, press red button
and squeeze spray gun trigger to release retained high
water pressure.
NOTICE Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, press red button
and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure, every
time you stop engine.

Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief)

If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures above
125°F (51°C). The system engages to cool the pump by
discharging the warm water onto the ground.
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