Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief); How To Stop Your Power Washer - Generac 0060240 Manuel D'entretien

Figure 26 – Choke Lever
9. After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always
point gun in safe direction, and squeeze spray gun trigger to
release high pressure.
10. If engine fails to start after six pulls, move choke lever to
"OPEN" position, and repeat steps 6 through 10.
The high pressure stream of water that this equipment
produces can cut through skin and its underlying
tissues, leading to serious injury and possible
amputation. Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate power washer or play nearby.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun while
system is pressurized.
• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or electrical devices.
Serious injury will result.
• DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
• DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running.
• NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or
trigger guard in place and in working order.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are correctly
attached.
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Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of power
washer including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442,
to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,
or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective
working order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar
laws.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.
Choke
Open
AUTOMATIC COOL DOWN SYSTEM (THERMAL
RELIEF)
If you run the engine on your power washer for 3-5 minutes without
pressing the trigger on the spray gun, circulating water in the pump
can reach temperatures above 125°F. The system engages to cool
the pump by discharging the warm water onto the ground.

HOW TO STOP YOUR POWER WASHER

1. Release spray gun trigger.
2. Move throttle control lever on engine to "LOW" (turtle) position
(Figure 27).
Figure 27 – Throttle Position
High
3. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position.
4. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, and squeeze
spray gun trigger to release retained high water pressure.
Engage trigger lock when not in use.
5. Turn OFF water supply.
IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected.
The high pressure stream of water that this equipment
produces can cut through skin and its underlying
tissues, leading to serious injury and possible
amputation. Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun while
system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, squeeze spray gun
trigger to release high pressure, every time you stop engine.
Engage trigger lock when not in use.
Operation
Low
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