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DeVillbiss Air Power Company 3540CWHP manual

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    D20249 Rev 2 9/8/00 PRESSURE W ASHER OWNERS MANUAL for Model 3540CWHP This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muf fler . If the product will be used around flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, for est, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed an[...]

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    2 — ENG D20249 Table of Contents ................................................... 2 Owner's Responsibilities ......................................... 2 Pressure Washer Return Policy ............................. 2 Warranty .................................................................. 3 Safety Rules ..................................[...]

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    3 — ENG D20249 W ARRANTY All merchandise manufactured by DeVilbiss Air Power Company Manufacturing is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material which occur during the first year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (initial user). Products covered under this warranty include: air compressors, *air tools, accessori[...]

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    4 — ENG D20249 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPROPER OPERA TION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERST AND ALL W ARNINGS AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. HAZARD • Unsafe operation of your pressure washer could lead to serious injury or death to you or others. • If prop[...]

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    5 — ENG D20249 WARNING HAZARD • Spray directed at electrical outlets or switches, or objects connected to an electrical circuit, could result in a fatal electrical shock. • Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in amputation or other serious injury. Leaks cau[...]

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    6 — ENG D20249 Handle Engine Frame and Wheel Assembly Spray Gun Quick Connect Wand Nozzle Cleaning Kit Quick Connect Nozzles English Owner's Manual Engine Manual Bagged Handle High Pressure Hose Bagged Parts 30 Weight EngineOil CONTENTS OF CAR TON Chemical Hose (attached to barb fitting on pump) Spanish Owner's Manual Instructional Vide[...]

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    7 — ENG D20249 1. Connect threaded end of quick connect wand to spray gun as shown. Tighten securely. ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y 2. Place assembled spray gun, quick connect, wand, and chemical hose in gun/hose holder. 3. Add 30 weight engine oil (supplied) to engine. Refer to engine manual supplied by engine manu- facturer for procedure. Do not overfill[...]

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    8 — ENG D20249 NOTE: Become familiar with the contr ols and features described on these pages befor e operating your unit. OPERA TION BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER High Pr essure Pump: Increases the pressure of the water supply to 3500 psi @ 4 gpm. 13HP Honda Engine: Drives the high pressur e pump. High Pr essure Hose: Carries the pr essuri[...]

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    9 — ENG D20249 OPERA TION OPERA TING FEA TURES OF YOUR PRESSURE WASHER BYPASS MODE During normal operation water supply is turned on, engine is running, spray gun trigger is depressed, and the cold water supply circulates inside the pressur e washer pump allowing pump to maintain a safe operating temperature. When you r elease spray gun trigger a[...]

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    10 — ENG D20249 PRESSURE WASHER BASICS Larger Hole HOW TO SIPHON CHEMICALS/CLEANING SOLVENTS Siphoning chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressure operation. NOTE Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pr essure washer use. Do not use bleach. To siphon chemicals: 1. Press chemical hose onto barbed fitting located near high pressure hose c[...]

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    11 — ENG D20249 OPERA TION BEFORE STARTING 1. Move pressure washer to level ground. 2. Check engine oil level. Refer to engine manufacturer's manual for procedure. NOTE The engine on this pr essure washer is equipped with a low oil sensor . The amount of oil in the engine must be correct or the engine will not start. 3. Make sure shipping pl[...]

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    12 — ENG D20249 14. Add fresh, unleaded regular gasoline to engine fuel tank. TYPICAL HOOK-UP Y our pressur e washer hookup should r esemble this diagram. OPERA TION NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK WHEN ENGINE IS RUN- NING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FILL- ING FUEL TANK. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2" BEL[...]

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    13 — ENG D20249 OPERA TION 3. Move throttle control lever out of SLOW position, about 1/3 of the way toward FAST position. Throttle Control Slow Engine Switch OFF ON 5. Pull starter grip slowly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return starter grip gently. Starter Grip If engine does not start after two pulls, pull the trigger on spray[...]

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    14 — ENG D20249 SHUTTING DOWN YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 1. If you have siphoned chemicals or cleaners, you must siphon clean water through chemical hose to flush chemical injector. 2. Continue to siphon clean water through hose and pump for at least one minute before turning off engine. NOTE Failure to siphon clean water through chemical hose and pump[...]

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    15 — ENG D20249 WHEN DOING MAINTENANCE, YOU MA Y BE EXPOSED TO HOT SURF ACES, WA TER PRESSURE, MOVING P AR TS, OR FIRE RESUL TING IN DEA TH. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REP AIR, DISCONNECT SP ARK PLUG WIRE, LET ENGINE COOL AND RELEASE ALL W A TER PRES- SURE. THE ENGINE CONT AINS FLAMMABLE FUEL. DO NOT SMOKE OR WORK NEAR OPEN FLAMES WHILE[...]

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    16 — ENG D20249 MAINTENANCE PREPARATION FOR STORAGE It is recommended that you follow these steps to protect the internal seals of the pressure washer when storing the unit for an extended period and WHEN FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED. ENGINE 1. Remove gasoline from engine or add fuel stabi- lizer, such as "Sta-Bil" to gasoline to [...]

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    17 — ENG D20249 Engine will not start (see Engine Manual for further engine trouble- shooting) No or low pressure (initial use) Will not draw chemicals No or low pressure after a period of normal use. Water leaking at gun to wand connection Water leaking at pump Oil leaking at pump 1. No fuel. 2. Low oil (if oil-alert equipped). 3. Pressure build[...]

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    18 — ENG D20249 REP AIR P ARTS 6 5 7 1 8 9 2 3 4 10 1 * Honda Engine Model Number PS-GX-340K1QA 2 ^ AR- Horizontal Pump 3 16756 Hig h Pr essure Hose 4 17698 T ri gger Gun 5 17776 W and with 22 mm adaptor 6 17730 No zzle Kit includes 0°,15°,25°,40°, and Chemical/Soap Nozzle 7 H100 Chemical Hose 8 17413 Tire 9 F464 Pal N ut 10 NCT001 Nozzle Cle[...]

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    19 — ENG D20249 NOTES[...]

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    DeVilbiss Air Power Company • 213 Industrial Drive • Jackson, TN 38301-9615 QUICK F ACTS CA LL 1-800- 88 8- 246 8 E XT . 2 T O F I N D A LOCA L A U T H OR I Z ED SE R VI CE C EN T ER N EA R YOU F O R R E P AI RS AND S E RV I C E P ART P URC HAS E S . GA S Us e fres h hi gh qu al i t y ga s . A d d s ta bilize r t o f ue l tan k an d ru n e n g [...]