Ryobi RY80940B User Manual - Page 15
Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank, Warning, Starting And Stopping The Pressure, Washer, Using - pump parts
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OPERATION ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK See Figure 11. WARNING: Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately. When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the pressure washer cool before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off. NOTE: This is a 4-cycle engine. DO NOT mix fuel and lubricant together. n Mix fuel stabilizer with gasoline according to fuel stabilizer manufacturer's directions. n Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it. Remove the fuel cap. n Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly pour gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 in. below the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel expansion). n Replace fuel cap and tighten until the cap "clicks". n Clean up any spills before starting the engine. STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figures 12 - 13. NOTICE: Do not run the pressure washer pump without water supply connected and turned on, as this may damage the high pressure seals and decrease pump life. Completely unwind the hose from its reel or coil and make sure the hose is not being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other objects that may lessen or prevent water flow to the pressure washer. Before starting the engine: Connect all hoses. NOTE: Make sure the pressure washer's water intake screen is in place and unclogged before connecting garden hose. Check all fluids (lubricant and gas). Turn on the garden hose then squeeze the trigger to relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream of water appears. NOTE: Make sure the faucet is turned on fully and that there are no kinks or leaks in the hose. To start the engine: Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. Pull choke out to the START position. NOTE: If restarting after a brief stop (i.e., after refueling or moving), leave the choke lever in the RUN position. Put the on/off switch in the ON position. Grasp the starter grip and rope and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Give the starter grip and rope a short, brisk pull to start the engine. NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip and rope to snap back after starting; return it gently to its original place. Let engine run for several seconds, then push choke in to the RUN position. To stop the engine: Put the on/off switch in the OFF position. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. n Shut off the water supply and pull trigger to release water pressure. WARNING: While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of this product, including overhead. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of "cool down" time before storage. Keep all body parts, clothing, combustible materials, and hoses away from the muffler. Heat created by muffler and exhaust gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns, ignite combustible objects, and/ or damage high pressure hoses that can result in an injection injury. USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER See Figure 14. For greater control and safety, keep both hands on the trigger handle at all times. n Pull back and hold the trigger to operate the pressure washer. n Release the trigger to stop the flow of water through the nozzle. To engage the lock out: n Push up on the lock out until it clicks into the slot. To disengage the lock out: n Push the lock out down and into its original position. To use the spray wand, start with the nozzle 1-2 ft. away from the cleaning surface. Carefully approach the surface just until the desired level of cleaning is achieved. If the spray is too close it can damage the cleaning surface. 11 - English