Delta DT2400CS manual

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    INSTRU CTIO N M ANU AL P ART NO. D27918 Rev . 1 Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 25 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 49 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 5.5 Horsepower Pr essure W asher with 5760 Cleaning Units (M[...]

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    2- ENG D27918 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 ............8-10 OPE[...]

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    3- ENG D27918 IMPORT 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, el[...]

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    4- ENG D27918 • Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fir e or breathing hazard, 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 fuel[...]

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    5- ENG D27918 • Reactive force of spray will cause gun/wand to move, and could cause the operator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray . Improper contr ol 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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    6- ENG D27918 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[...]

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    7- ENG D27918 Handle Bagged Parts Nozzle Cleaning Kit English/ Spanish/ French Operation Manual High Pressure Hose Engine Oil Spray Gun Multi-Adjustable Spray W and Knobs Saddle Bolts Engine Manual Accessories Panel CARTON CONTENTS Bagged Accessories Panel Chemical injector rinsing hose Engine Frame, Wheel Assembly , and Dual T ank Cleaning System[...]

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    8- ENG D27918 3. Connect wand to gun. Tighten securely . 2. Place handle assembly onto frame and connect handle to frame. NOTE: Knobs are assembled to the outside of frame. ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove cleaning solution tanks from frame assembly . Slide tanks up and away from frame assembly .[...]

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    9- ENG D27918 c. Place grooves in accessories panel assembly onto scr ews and slide panel assembly into place. d. Place scr ews (removed earlier) into the top holes and secure accessories panel assembly to handles. Do not overtighten. Screws 4. Attach high pressur e hose to gun. Tighten securely . 5. T o Assemble Accessories Panel a. Remove top scr[...]

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    10- ENG D27918 6. Reinstall cleaning solution tanks. Tilt cleaning solution tanks toward engine, slide onto handles, and snap into place. 7. Attach cleaning solution hose to barb fitting on control valve located at the rear of unit. 8. Add engine oil (supplied) to engine. Refer to Engine Owners Manual supplied by engine manufacturer for corr ect pr[...]

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    11- ENG D27918 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER High Pressur e Pump (located inside the shroud) : Increases the pr essure of the water supply . Engine: Drives the high pressur e pump. High Pressur e Hose: Carries the pressurized water from the pump to the gun and wand. Spray Gun: Connects with wand to control water flow r[...]

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    12- ENG D27918 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. Fuel V alve Lever : Opens/closes connection between fuel tank and carburetor . Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil st[...]

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    13- ENG D27918 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 pressure setting is for cleaning and rinsing, the low pressur e setting is for applying cleaning solutions to surfaces. When using the high pressur e setting, DO NOT allow the jet- like spr[...]

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    14- ENG D27918 HOW TO USE THE DUAL T ANK CLEANING SYSTEM NOTE: Use only soaps and cleaning solutions designed for pressur e washer use. Do not use bleach. T o apply cleaning solutions: 1. Make sur e cleaning solution tanks are assembled and all hoses are connected. 2. T urn control valve knob arrow to the down (of f) position as shown. 3. Fill clea[...]

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    15- ENG D27918 READ AND UNDERST AND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ST ARTING UNIT When using the high pr essur e setting, DO NOT allow the high pressur e spray to come in contact with unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals. Serious injury can occur . Y our washer operates at fluid pr essures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and anima[...]

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    16- ENG D27918 4. Connect water source to pump inlet. NOTE: W ater source must provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 p.s.i. 5. Connect high pressur e hose to pump outlet. 6. If applying a cleaning solution , see How T o Use the Dual Cleaning Solution System in Operation section of this manual. 7. T urn water source on. 8. Start engine. Se[...]

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    d. Before r econnecting cleaning solution hose to chemical injector barb fitting make sure that any r emaining cleaning solution has been completely drained from the cleaning solution hose. T o rinse chemical using cleaning solution system tank a. T ur n control valve knob arr ow to the down (off) position. b. Fill one of the cleaning solution syst[...]

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    18- ENG D27918 1. Shut of f the pressure washer and turn off the water supply . 2. Disconnect spark plug wir e to insure the unit will not start while performing maintenance. 3. Pull trigger on gun handle to r elieve any water pressure. 4. Disconnect the wand fr om the gun. 5. Remove the nozzle fr om the end of the wand with the 2mm allen wrench pr[...]

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    19- ENG D27918 ENGINE Consult the Engine Owners Manual for the manufacturer's r ecommendations for storage. PUMP 1. Drain all water from high pr essure hose , coil it, and store it in cradle of the pressur e washer handle. 2. Drain all water from spray gun and spray wand by holding spray gun in a vertical position with nozzle end pointing down[...]

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    20- ENG D27918 DUAL T ANK CLEANING SYSTEM 1. T urn control valve knob to the down (off) position. 2. Remove cleaning solution hose at chemical injector and pull thr ough rear shroud. 3. Place end of cleaning solution hose into a suitable container to drain cleaning solution. 4. T urn control valve toward tank to be drained. 5. Repeat steps 3-4 to d[...]

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    21- ENG D27918 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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    22- ENG D27918 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 pressure. See How to Use W and paragraph in the Operation Section. Screen on end of chemical injector rinsing hose not in water Clean filter . Cleaning solution too thick. Dilute clea[...]

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    23- ENG D27918 NOTES[...]

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    24- ENG D27918 D27918 W ARRANTY DEL T A MACHINERY warrants to the original purchaser that all pr oducts covered under this warranty are free 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[...]