DeVillbiss Air Power Company VR2300 manual

Pr essur e W asher Operation manual for model VR2300 IMPORT ANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before operating. Part No. D27935 Rev . 1 4/30/03 Record All Information for future r eference: Purchase Date: Model #: Serial #: Questions? 1-800-888-2468 Learn more abo[...]

2- ENG D27935 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY GUIDELINE/DEFINITIONS .......2 CONSUMER SAFTEY INFORMA TION ...2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................3-6 CONSUMER GENERAL AND SERVICE INFORMA TION .........................................6 CARTON CONTENTS..............................7 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS ..............8-9 OP[...]

3- ENG D27935 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Operation Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read Operation Manual for Safety , Assembly , 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 ette sparks, e[...]

4- ENG D27935 • Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fir e or breathing hazar d, serious injury or death can result. Fuel or oil leaks will damage carpet, paint or other surfaces in vehicles or trailers. • If pressur e washer is equipped with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to the off position before transporting to avoid fue[...]

5- ENG D27935 • 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. •[...]

6- ENG D27935 The powerful spray from your pr essure washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood, glass, automobile paint, auto stripping and trim, and delicate objects such as flowers and shrubs. Before spraying, check the item to be cleaned to assure yourself that it is str ong enough to resist damage from the for ce of the spray[...]

7- ENG D27935 Handle Bagged Parts Nozzle Cleaning Kit Engine Frame and Wheel Assembly High Pressur e Hose Chemical Hose Engine Oil Spray Gun Multi-Adjustable Spray W and Knobs Saddle Bolts Engine Manual Accessories Panel CAR TON CONTENTS Bagged Accessories Panel English/ Spanish Operation Manual[...]

8- ENG D27935 2. Connect wand to gun. Tighten securely . 3. Attach high pressur e hose to gun. Tighten securely . 1. Place handle assembly onto frame and connect handle to frame. NOTE: Knobs are assembled to inside of frame. 4. T o Assemble Accessories Panel a. Remove top screws on handle assembly . b. Loosen bottom screws on handle assembly . Loos[...]

9- ENG D27935 c. Place grooves in accessories panel assembly onto scr ews and slide panel assembly into place. d. Place screws (r emoved earlier) into the top holes and secure accessories panel assembly to handles. Do not overtighten. 5. Add engine oil (supplied) to engine. Refer to Engine Owners Manual supplied by engine manufacturer for corr ect [...]

10- ENG D27935 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 wand. Spray Gun: Connects with wand to control water flow[...]

11- ENG D27935 BASIC ELEMENTS OF ENGINE Refer to the engine manual for location and operation of engine controls. Choke Control: Opens and closes carbur etor choke valve Throttle Contr ol Lever: Controls engine speed. Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine. PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY PSI: Pounds per Square Inch.[...]

12- ENG D27935 HOW TO USE WAND: Y our pressur e 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- l[...]

13- ENG D27935 HOW TO APPL Y CHEMICALS AND CLEANING SOL VENTS Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressur e operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressur e washer use. Do not use bleach. T o apply chemicals: 1. Press chemical hose onto barbed fitting located near high pressur e hose connection of pump as shown. 2. [...]

14- ENG D27935 ST ARTING Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for pr oper starting procedur es for your engine type. 1. In a well ventilated outdoor area add fr esh high quality unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher . Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine. Refer to engine manual for corr ec[...]

15- ENG D27935 When performing maintenance, you may be exposed to hot surfaces, water pressur e, moving parts, or fire that can cause serious injury or death! Before performing any maintenance or r epair , disconnect spark plug wire, let engine cool and release all water pr essure. The engine contains flammable fuel. DO NOT smoke or work near open [...]

16- ENG D27935 HOW TO CLEAN THE WA TER INLET FIL TER This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary . 1. Remove filter by grasping end and removing it fr om water inlet of pump as shown. 2. Clean filter by flushing it with water on both sides. 3. Re-insert filter into water inlet of pump. NOTE: Do not operate pressur e w[...]

17- ENG D27935 ENGINE Consult the Engine Owners Manual for the manufacturer's r ecommendations for storage. PUMP It is recommended that you follow these steps to pr otect the internal seals of the pressur e washer when STORING THE UNIT FOR MORE THAN 30 DA YS AND/OR WHEN FREEZING TEMPERA TURES ARE EXPECTED. The manufacturer r ecommends using EX[...]

18- ENG D27935 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[...]

19- ENG D27935 W ater leaking at pump W ater leaking at gun/wand connection No or low pressur e (after period of normal use) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION W and not in low pressur e. See How to Use W and paragraph in the Operation Section. Chemical screen not in chemical Clean filter . Chemical too thick. Dilute chemical. Chemical should be the same con[...]

20- ENG D27935 W ARRANTY DeVilbiss Air Power Company warrants to the original pur chaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all pr oducts covered under this warranty are free fr om defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. All pr oducts covered by this lim[...]

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