Homelite HP3127S manual

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL GASOLINE PRESSURE W ASHER 3100 PSI HP3127S SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our new pr essure washer has been engineer ed and manufactur ed to a 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. Thank you for[...]

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

Page 3 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 carefully . Learn the machine[...]

Page 4  Never direct a water stream towards 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 running.  Never[...]

Page 5 Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper 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 risk[...]

Page 6 The following signal words and meanings ar e intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result [...]

Page 7 Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Engine Size ................................................................................................................................................................... 211 cc Engine Output, Horsepower .......................................................................................................[...]

Page 8 KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 1. The safe use of this pr oduct requ ire s an unde rstand ing of the information on the product and in this operator’ s manual as wel l as a know ledg e of the pr ojec t you ar e att empt ing. Befo re use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ACCESSORIES ST[...]

Page 9 UNP ACKING This product r equires assembly .  Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. NOTE: This tool is heavy . T o avoid back injury , lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.  Rem ove and disca r[...]

Page 10 A TT ACHING THE RESTING FOOT See Figure 3.  Lift the mach ine sligh tly . Slide the resting foot into the bottom of the spray wand storage tube.  Push the r esting foot into the storage tube until the base of the machine r ests in the gr ooves on top of the r esting foot. ASSEMBLING THE SPRA Y WAND See Figure 4. T o attach the assist [...]

Page 11 ADDING OIL TO THE ENGINE See Figure 7. 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, level sur[...]

Page 12 CON NEC TIN G THE HIGH PRE SSU RE HOSE TO THE PUMP See Figure 9. ������After the high pressur e hose has been uncoiled and attached to the spray wand:  Pu l l ba c k an d h o ld t h e q u i c k -c o n n e c t co l l a r on th e pump.  Insert the nozzle on the end of the quick-connect high pressur e hose into the collar . ?[...]

Page 13 APPLICA TIONS This product has been designed for the purposes listed below:  �Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and house siding  �Clean ing cars, boats, motorc ycles, outdoor furniture , and grills ST ARTING/STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figures 11 - 13. CAUTION: Do not run the pump without the wat er supply co[...]

Page 14 Fig. 14 T o stop the engine using the fuel valve:  Close the fuel valve and wait for the engine to stop. NOTE: Avoid letting fuel remain in the carburetor for long perio ds as this can clog carbur etor passages with impur i- ties resulting in malfunctions. SELECTING THE RIGHT QUICK-CONNECT NOZZLE FOR THE JOB See Figure 14 - 15. ���[...]

Page 15 Fig. 17 MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 17.  Loosen the pivot knob located halfway down the spray wand storage tube.  Grasp the handle at the rear of the pressur e washer . T ur n the top section of the pr essure washer until it is fully ex - tended as shown in figure 17. Retighten the pivot knob.  Grasp the moving handle and[...]

Page 16 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement 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 ting , cle anin [...]

Page 17 CHANGING THE OIL See Figure 20.  Shut off the engine.  �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 still warm but not hot. W arm oil will drain quickly and more completely .  Replace the oil drain plug.  Replace the oil with new ,[...]

Page 18 STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER It is important to store this pr oduct in a frost-fr ee area. Always empty water from all hoses, the pump, the fuel tank, and the deter gent 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 ta[...]

Page 19 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine fails to start 1. Engine switch is in the off position 1. Move switch to start. 2. No fuel in tank 2. Fill tank. 3. Spark plug shorted or fouled 3. Replace spark plug. 4. Spark plug is broken (cracked 4. Replace spark plug. porcelain or electr odes broken) 5. Ignition lead wire shorted, br oken, 5. Replace lead[...]

Page 20 NOTES[...]

Page 21 EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY PERIOD The warranty period for this engine begins on the date of sale to the initial purchaser and continues for a period of 3 years. P ARTS COVERED Listed below are the parts covered by the Emission Components Defect Warranty . Some of the parts listed below may requir e scheduled maintenance and ar e war[...]

Page 22 a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine is del iver ed to an ultim ate purc hase r or fir st plac ed into servi ce. The warranty period is two years. b) Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below , the warranty on emissions related parts is as fol - lows: (1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replac[...]

Page 23 When warranty r epair is needed, the engine must be brought to an authorized service dealer or warranty station’ s place of business during normal business hours. In all cases, a reasonable time, not to exceed 30 days, must be allowed for the warranty repair to be completed after the engine is received by the authorized service dealer or [...]

Page 24 LIMITED ROBIN/SUBARU ® ENGINE W ARRANTY (Effective with engines pur chased from Robin America, W ood Dale, IL, after November 15, 1993) Robin America, Inc., a division of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (her ein “Robin”), warrants that each new engine sold by it will be free, under normal use and service, fr om defects in material and work[...]

Page 25 L I M I T E D N O N - E N G I N E W A R R A N T Y ST A TEMENT Baja Motorsports warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand pressure washer is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Baja Motorsports’ s discretion, any defective product fr ee of char ge within these time perio[...]

987000-044 8-29-06 (REV :00) OPERA TOR’S MANUAL GASOLINE PRESSURE W ASHER 3100 PSI HP3127S WARNING: The engine exhaust fr om this product contains chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer , birth defects or other repr oductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 BAJA MOTORSPOR TS 2801 Fair Lane South #103 T empe, AZ 85282 Phone 1-8[...]