BRIGGS STRATTON PW101 Move Pressure Washer User Guide

June 12, 2024
BRIGGS STRATTON

**BRIGGS STRATTON PW101 Move Pressure Washer User Guide

**

  WARNING

 Failure to read and follow the operator’s manual and all operating instructions could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremelyflammable and explosive which could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death or serious injury. Turn pressure washer engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine. Always allow space for fuel expansion.

WARNING

Starter cord kickback (rapidretraction) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go which could cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury. NEVER pull starter cord without first relievingspray gun pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.

WARNING

Engine exhaust contains carbonmonoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. Operate ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents. Install carbon monoxide alarms. DO NOT run this product inside homes or garages, even if using fans or opening doors and windows.

WARNING

High water pressure could cut through skin resulting in serious injury. Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected. NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants. ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, press red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure, every time you stop engine.

WARNING

 Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash back or propel objects resulting in serious injury. Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of this equipment. NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for indirect vented safety goggle.

Items Included

Operator’s Manual (not shown)

You will need

  • Utility knife
  • Unleaded fuel
  • Garden hose, 50 ft. (15 m) or less
  • Safety goggles (indirect vented type)
  • Petroleum or synthetic grease

Unpack Pressure Washer

  1. Remove everything from carton except pressure washer.

  2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom.

  3. Ensure you have all included items prior to assembly. If items are damaged or missing, call 1-800-743-4115.

  4. Prior to assembly, lubricate the rubber o-ring seals on all connections with petroleum or synthetic grease. See Operator’s Manual, Lubricate O-Rings. 7 8 9 11 12.

Attach Handle and Accessory Tray

  1. Place handle (A) onto handle supports connected to main unit. Make sure holes in handle align with holes on handle supports. 1
  2. Insert handle carriage bolts (B) through holes from inside of unit and attach a plastic knob (C) from outside of unit. Tighten by hand.

NOTICE By loosening both knobs to the unthreaded middle section of the attachment bolt, the upper handle can fold forward to store flat atop the cold engine. DO NOT fold the handle down while the engine is hot.

  1. Place accessory tray (D) over holes (E) on handle (viewing from front of unit). Push the tree clips (F) into the holes until they sit flat against the accessory tray. 2

Add Engine Oil and Fuel

NOTICE You MUST properly fill engine with oil before attempting to start pressure washer.

NOTICE DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E15 and E85. DO NOT mix oil in gasoline or modify engine to run on alternate fuels.

  1. Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface.
  2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dipstick (  ). 3
  3. Hold neck of supplied oil pouch and remove cap.
  4. Slowly pour contents of oil pouch into oil fill opening. Checking oil level frequently, fill to FULL mark (top hole) on dipstick. 4

NOTICE Pause to permit oil to settle. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO NOT overfill.

  1. Replace and fully tighten oil fill cap/dipstick.
  2. Clean area around the fuel cap ( ), remove fuel cap. 3
  3. Slowly add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel (G) to fuel tank (H). Be careful not to overfill. To allow for fuel expansion, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck. 5
  4. Replace fuel cap. Let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine

Move Pressure Washer to Safe Operating Location

WARNING

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. Operate ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents. Install carbon monoxide alarms. DO NOT run this product inside homes or garages, even if using fans or opening doors and windows.

  1. Move pressure washer outdoors to a flat, level surface. 6
  2. Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead to reduce the risk of exhaust heat or exhaust gases igniting nearby combustible material.

Connect Spray Gun

NOTICE Remove and discard the shipping caps from the pump’s high pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching hoses.

  1. Uncoil high pressure hose (J) and attach one end of hose to base of spray gun (K). Tighten by hand. 7
  2. Attach other end of high pressure hose (J) to high pressure outlet (L) on pump. Tighten by hand. 8

Connect Water Supply

NOTICE If inlet screen is damaged or missing. DO NOT use pressure washer, call 1-800-743-4115.

  1. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect inlet screen (M). Clean screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged. 9
  2. Run cold water through garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any debris. Connect the garden hose (N) (not to exceed 50 ft. (15 m) in length) to the water inlet (P). Tighten by hand. 9

Start Pressure Washer

NOTICE You MUST connect and turn on water supply fully before starting engine.

  1. Put on safety goggles
     WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash back or propel objects resulting in serious injury. Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of this equipment. NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for indirect vented safety goggles

  2. Turn on water supply.

  3. Push red button (Q) on spray gun and pull trigger until water comes out in a steady stream. 10

  4. Attach nozzle extention (R) to spray gun (K). 11

  5. Choose desired quick-connect spray tip (S), pull back on collar of nozzle extention (R). Insert spray tip and release collar. Tug on spray tip to make sure it is securely in place. 12

  6. Push engine rocker switch (T) to ON (I) position. 13
    NOTICE This unit is equipped with a ReadyStart® engine meaning no priming or choking is required.

  7. When starting engine, position yourself as recommended and grasp starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull rapidly to start engine.
    WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go which could cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury. NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.

  8. Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope “snap back” against starter.
    NOTICE After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always point gun in safe direction, press red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure.

  9. Point gun toward surface to be cleaned. Push red button and pull trigger to begin spraying.

Stop Pressure Washer

  1. Let engine idle for 2 minutes.

  2. Push engine rocker switch (T) to OFF (0) position. 13

  3. Turn off water supply.

  4. Point spray gun in safe direction, press red button, and squeeze spray gun trigger to relieve retained high water pressure.

  5. Disconnect garden hose from pump.

  6. Disconnect high pressure hose from pump and gun forstorage. For long term storage instructions, see operator’s manual.

  7. Remove safety goggles

Costumer Support

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate and correct. However, we reserve the right to alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice and without incurring obligation.

This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers Association (PWMA) standard PW101-2010 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).

References

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