Delta DTH2450 manual

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    IN STRUCTIO N M ANUAL ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 17 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 33 T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .deltamachinery .com. For Parts, Service, W arranty or other Assistance, please call 1-866-422-4286 P ART NO. A00521 Rev . 0 1/04 Copyright © 2004 Delta Machinery 5.5 Horsepower Pr essur e W asher with 5880 Cleaning Uni[...]

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    2- ENG A00521 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand this Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manual for Safety , Operation, and Maintenance Instructions. RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Spilled gasoline and it’ s vapors can be- come ignited from cigar [...]

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    3- ENG A00521 • Materials placed against or near the pres- sure washer can interfer e with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials. • Never operate pressur e washer in an area containing dry brush or weeds. • Muffler exhaust heat can damage painted surfaces, melt any material sensitive to hea[...]

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    4- ENG A00521 • Contact with hot surfaces, such as engines exhaust components, could result in serious burn. • During operation, touch only the control surfaces of the pressur e washer . Keep children away fr om the pressure washer at all times. They may not be able to recognize the hazards of this pr oduct. • Spray directed at electrical out[...]

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    5- ENG A00521 • Reactive force of spray will cause gun/wand to move, and could cause the operator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray . Improper control of gun/wand can result in injuries to self and others. • Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support. Grip gun/wand firmly with both hands. Expect the gun to kick when trig- gered. •[...]

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    CARTON CONTENTS 6- ENG A00521 Bagged Parts Engine Frame and Wheel Assembly Chemical Hose Spray Gun Multi-Adjustable Spray W and Engine Manual Accessories Panel Accessories Panel English/ Spanish/French Operation Manual High Pressure Hose Engine Oil Handle Allen Wrench and Cleaning T ool ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 3. Attach high pressur e hose to gun. T[...]

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    7- ENG A00521 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER High Pressur e Pump (located inside the shroud) : Incr eases the pressur e of the water supply . Engine: Drives the high pressur e pump. High Pressur e Hose: Carries the pressurized water fr om the pump to the gun and spray wand. Spray Gun: Connects with spray wand to control[...]

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    8- ENG A00521 A00521 PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY (cont'd) Bypass Mode: Allows water to re-cir culate within pump when the gun trigger is not pulled. Allowing the unit to run for more than two minutes without the gun trigger pulled could cause overheating and damage to the pump. Chemical Injection System: Mixes cleaners or cleaning solvents wit[...]

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    HOW TO USE SPRA Y WAND Y our pr essure washer is equipped with a multi-adjustable spray wand with both high and low pressur e settings. The high pressur e setting is for cleaning and rinsing, the low pressur e setting is for applying chemicals or cleaning solutions to surfaces. When using the high pressur e setting, DO NOT allow the jet-like spray [...]

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    10- ENG A00521 7. T urn water source on. NOTE: Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump. 8. Start engine. See Engine Owners Manual for correct pr ocedure. NOTE: When engine rope is pulled, pressur e starts building in the gun. If the engine does not start after two pulls, pull the gun trigger to relieve this pr essure. 9. Depr ess trigger on[...]

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    11- ENG 6. Clean the nozzle using the nozzle cleaner provided or a straightened paper clip. Insert into the nozzle end and work back and forth until obstruction is removed. 7. Dir ect water supply into nozzle end to backflush loosened particles for 30 seconds. 8. Reconnect spark plug wir e 9. Reassemble the nozzle to the wand. Tighten securely to p[...]

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    12- ENG A00521 STORAGE ENGINE Consult the Engine Owners Manual for the manufacturer's r ecommendations for storage. PUMP The manufacturer r ecommends using a pump protector/winterizer when storing the unit for more than 30 days and/or when freezing temperatur es are expected. If a pump protector/winterizer is not available, *RV antifr eeze nee[...]

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    13- ENG A00521 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Engine will not start (see Engine Manual for further engine troubleshooting) No or low pressur e (initial use) CAUSE CORRECTION No fuel. Add Fuel. Pressur e builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use. Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pressur e. Spark plug wire not attached. Attac[...]

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    14- ENG A00521 A00521 A00521 W ater leaking at pump W ater leaking at gun/spray wand connection No or low pressur e (after period of normal use) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Spray wand not in low pressur e. See How to Use Spray Wand instructions in the Operation Section. Chemical screen not in cleaning solution. Clean filter . Chemical too thick. Dilut[...]

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    15- ENG A00521 NOTES[...]

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    16- ENG A00521 W ARRANTY DEL T A MACHINER Y warrants to the original purchaser that all products cover ed under this warranty are fr ee from defects in material and workmanship. Products cover ed under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and generators, which have the following warranty periods: 3 YEAR[...]