Ryobi RPW2500WB manual

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 3-N-1 HI-SPEED GASOLINE PRESSURE W ASHER RPW2500WB 3-N-1 HI-SPEED GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER USER’S MANUAL 1 3-N-1 HI-SPEED GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER USER’S MANUAL 3-N-1 HI-SPEED GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER USER’S MANUAL 3-N-1 HI-SPEED GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER USER’S MANUAL 3-N-1 HI-SPEED GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER USER’S MAN[...]

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 result in electric shock, fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  Know your tool. Read the operator’ s manual carefully . Learn the machine[...]

4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Never direct a water str eam 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 furniture, or other objects that could cr eate a hazard.  Never pick up or carry a machine while the engin[...]

5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter - pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the pr oduct better and safer . SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. W et Conditions Alert Do not expose to ra[...]

6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requir es extreme car e and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to the near est AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. The operation of any power tool can result in for eign objects [...]

7 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Engine......................................................... Honda GCV160 Cylinder capacity .................................................... 160 cm 3 Motor .... See operating instructions of motor manufacturer W ater connection Max feed temperature ............................................ 60 ºC Min. f[...]

8 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 1. The safe use of this product r equires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’ s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you ar e attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. CLEANING DECK The cleani[...]

9 ASSEMBL Y WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts ar e replaced. Failur e to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury . WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces- sories not recommended for use with this pr oduct. Any such alteration or modification is misuse a[...]

10 ASSEMBL Y INST ALLING TRIGGER HANDLE HOLDERS See Figures 4 - 5.  Place top trigger handle holder over handle bar and align holes.  Secure using scr ews and nuts as shown.  While holding screw with Phillips scr ewdriver , tighten each nut with wrench to secur e.  Repeat process to install bottom trigger handle holder .  Clip flat a[...]

11 COLLAR THREADED NIPPLE ASSEMBL Y CONNECTING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO TRIGGER HANDLE See Figure 7.  Screw the collar on the high pr essure hose into the trigger handle inlet coupler by turning the hose collar clockwise.  Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secur ed. CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO THE PUMP See Figure 8.  Alig[...]

12 ASSEMBL Y CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figures 10 - 11. The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER use hot water or water from pools, lakes, etc. For ease of use, a self-coiling garden hose is pr ovided. NOTE: When using the self-coiling garden hose, be sur e that the hose does not become crimped during use as t[...]

13 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 12 CLEANING DECK HIGH PRESSURE WA TER SUPPL Y HOSE DECK INLET PLUG QUICK CONNECT COUPLER INST ALLING CLEANING DECK See Figures 12 - 14. T o install the cleaning deck on the pressur e washer:  Connect the lower end of the high pressur e water supply hose to the cleaning deck by inserting the deck inlet plug into the quick connec[...]

14 ASSEMBL Y ADDING LUBRICANT TO THE ENGINE See Figure 15. NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately 59 ml of lubricant in the engine from testing. Y ou must add lubricant to the engine before starting it the first time. CAUTION: Any attempt to start the engine without adding lubricant will result in engine failur e not covered under w[...]

15 OPERA TION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the product to make you car e - less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thr own into your eyes, [...]

16 OPERA TION  Grasp recoil starter and pull slowly until r esistance is felt. Give recoil starter a short, brisk pull to start the engine. Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back after starting; return it gently to its original place. NOTE: If engine does not start after several pulls, depress trigger to release pr essure then r epeat n[...]

17 OPERA TION  Push the nozzle into the quick-connect collar until it clicks in place and is secured pr operly . T o disconnect a nozzle from the trigger handle once the cleaning job is complete:  T ur n off the pr essure washer and shut of f the water supply . Point nozzle in a safe direction and pull trigger to release water pr essure. ?[...]

18 OPERA TION Before shutting of f the engine:  Place the injection hose in a bucket of clean water .  Flush for 1 - 2 minutes (spray clear water thr ough the spray wand).  Shut off the engine. NOTE: Shutting OFF ( O ) the engine will not r elieve pressure in the system. Point nozzle in a safe direction and pull trigger to release water pr[...]

19 LIFTING AND MOVING T HE PRESSURE WASHER See Figures 26 - 27. NOTE: The pressure washer is heavy and may r equire two people when lifting. T o lift the pressur e washer:  T urn the pressure washer of f. Point nozzle in a safe direc - tion and pull trigger to release water pr essure.  T ur n fuel valve to OFF position to prevent spilling fue[...]

20 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazar d 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: Before inspecting, cleani[...]

21 T o clean nozzles on cleaning deck:  T ur n off the pr essure washer and shut of f the water supply . With the surface cleaner on the ground, pull trig- ger to release water pr essure.  Disconnect cleaning deck fr om pressure washer or spray wand.  Using a wrench (not pr ovided), r emove the nozzle fr om the spray bar . N[...]

22 MAINTENANCE STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 32. Store the pr essure washer with the gas tank empty by either draining the tank or running the pressur e washer until the gas runs out. Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time before storing the machine. Store in a dry , covered area wher e the weather can’t damage it. It is[...]

23 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine fails to start 1. No fuel in tank 1. Fill tank 2. Fuel valve tur ned off 2. T urn fuel valve on 3. Engine switch in OFF position 3. T urn engine switch to ON position 4. Spark plug shorted or fouled 4. Replace spark plug 5. Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain or electr odes broken) 5. Replace spa[...]

24 LIMITED WARRANTY R YOBI warrants this outdoor product to be fr ee of defects in material or workmanship for 24 months from the date of pur - chase by the original purchaser , subject to the limitations below . Please keep your invoice as pr oof of date of purchase. This warranty is ony applicable where the product is used for personal and non-co[...]

Machine: PRESSURE WASHER T ype: RPW2500WB Y ear of Construction: See Product Data Plate Name/Title: Sv en Eschr ich Director of Engineering Signature: Name of company: T echtronic Industr ies Nor th Amer ica, Inc. Address: 1428 P earman Dair y Rd. Anderson, SC 29625, USA 987000-598 3-5-09 (REV :00) R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED Medina House, Fie[...]