Briggs & Stratton HU80931 manual

SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our pressur e washer has been engineered and manufactured to Husky’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance. WARNING: T o r educe the risk of injury , the user must read and understan[...]

2  Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 �  Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................[...]

3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may r esult in electric shock, fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT  Know your tool. Read the operator’ s manual ca[...]

4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or any electrical device.  �Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor fur niture, or other objects that could create a hazard.  �Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is ru[...]

5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Pr oper interpr eta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. T o reduce the [...]

6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing r equires extr eme car e and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects [...]

7 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Engine ................................................................................................................................... Briggs and Stratton 500 Series* Fuel T ank Capacity ....................................................................................................................[...]

8 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requir es an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’ s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this pr oduct, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules . BRIGGS & STRA TTON [...]

9 INST ALLING THE TELESCOPING HANDLE See Figure 3. T o install the telescoping handle:  Align the arr ows on the U-shaped handle with the arr ows on the back of the frame.  Push and hold the button on the handle as you slide the handle into the holes in the frame.  Lock the handle in place by aligning the slot in the handle lock cap with t[...]

10 ASSEMBL Y ADDING OIL TO THE ENGINE See Figure 4. NOTE: This machine has been shipped with appr oximately 2 oz. of oil in the engine from testing. Y ou must add oil to the engine before starting it the first time. CAUTION: Any attempt to start the engine without adding oil will result in engine failur e.  Place pressur e washer on a flat, leve[...]

11 ASSEMBL Y A TT ACHING INJECTION HOSE See Figure 6. Before detergent can be used with this machine, the injection hose must be attached.  Push the open end of the clear injection hose securely over the fitting as shown in figure 6.  Place the filtered end of the injection hose in the bottle of deter gent. ASSEMBLING THE SPRA Y WAND See Figu[...]

12 ASSEMBL Y CON NEC TIN G THE HIGH PRES SUR E HOSE TO THE PUMP See Figure 9. ������After the high pressur e hose has been uncoiled and attached to the spray wand:  Align the collar on the threaded nipple on the pump.  Insert the nozzle on the end of the high pressure hose collar into the threaded nipple.  T ur n the collar clo[...]

13 OPERA TION APPLICA TIONS Y ou may use this tool for the purposes listed below:  �Removing dirt and mold fr om decks, cement patios, and house siding  �Clea ning cars, boats, motor cycl es, outdoo r furnitur e, and grills ST ARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figures 11 - 12. CAUTION: Do not run the pump without th e water supp[...]

14 OPERA TION Fig. 13 USING THE SPRA Y WAND TRIGGER See Figure 13. �� For greater control and safety , keep both hands on the spray wand at all times.  Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure washer .  Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the nozzle. T o engage the lock out:  Push up on the lock out unti[...]

15 OPERA TION Fig. 16 MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 16. NOTE: Never lift or carry this product using the moving handle.  T ur n the pressur e washer off.  Standing at the back of the machine, grasp the handle firmly with both hands and pul l the handle up unt il it locks into place with a “click”.  Ti lt the machi ne towa r d y[...]

16 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical r eplacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Bef or e ins pec tin g, c[...]

17 Fig. 19 OIL DRAIN PLUG CONT AINER MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE OIL See Figure 19. NOTE: Run the engine out of gas to prevent gas spills if machine is tilted. Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time.  �Place a container under the pressur e washer .  Remove th e oil drain plug and drain the old oil. NOTE: Drain the oil while the engine is sti[...]

18 MAINTENANCE STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER It is important to store this product in a frost-fr ee area. Always empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the detergent bucket before storing. NOTE: Use of a fuel stabilizer and pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life of the machine. Discharge Fuel: Drain the fuel tank complet[...]

19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine fails to start 1. No fuel in tank 1. Fill tank 2. Spark plug shorted or fouled 2. Replace spark plug 3. Spark plug is broken (cracked 3. Replace spark plug porcelain or electr odes broken) 4. Ignition lead wire shorted, br oken, 4. Replace lead wire or attach to spark or disconnected from spark plug [...]

20 NOTES NOTES[...]

21 W ARRANTY LIMITED NON-ENGINE W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT T echtronic Industries North America, Inc. warrants to the original r etail purchaser that this HUSKY ® brand pr essure washer is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at T echtronic Industries North America, Inc.’ s discretion, any defective pr oduct f[...]

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NOR TH AMERICA, INC. Hwy 8 Pickens, SC 29671 Phone 1-866-340-3912 987000-055 10-9-06 (REV :00) • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for r epair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center . Be sure to pr ovide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please[...]