Vortexx Pressure washers - Manual (Page 5)

Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual
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Remove Pressure Washer From Carton
• Remove all accessories and parts bag included with pressure washer.
• Cut two adjacent corners of the box and fold down the end of the box.
• Remove all other packaging.
• Roll pressure washer out of carton.
Preparing Pressure Washer for Use
If you have any questions about this pressure washer after reading the enclosed manuals, or if parts
are missing or damaged, contact your local Vortexx Dealer or email [email protected].
To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you will need to perform these simple tasks:
1) Read this manual completely.
2) Make sure the engine has oil, add if needed.
3) Add fuel to the fuel tank.
4) Connect the high pressure hose to the spray gun and the pump.
5) Connect the water supply to the pump.
6) Connect nozzle extension to spray wand.
7) Select and install desired nozzle (if applicable).
Add Engine Oil
NOTICE - IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced
with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
Note: Replace red shipping oil plug with yellow and black vented cap provided.
• For best results, use only the high quality oil recommended in the Honda engine Owner’s Manual
or the Interlube Opti-4 Oil that is included with this unit
• This unit has been tested and filled with Opti-4 Engine Oil and prepped for extended warranty
(refer to included sheet for details on how to obtain the extended warranty).
• Note: some Vortexx Pressure Washer Models are drained of oil for shipping purposes, always check
your oil dipstick before attempting to start your pressure washer
• Place the pressure washer on a level surface.
• Fill engine with oil if needed, as described in the engine owner’s manual that is included in this
package.
NOTE: Check oil often during initial operation, as explained in the engine owner’s manual.
Add Gasoline
WARNING! NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Allow
unit to cool for 5 minutes before refueling. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke while filling the fuel tank.
WARNING! DO NOT overfill the fuel and allow room for fuel expansion.
CAUTION! Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the pressure washer engine. DO NOT use alcohol-
blended fuels. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Slowly add “UNLEADED” regular gasoline to fuel tank.
• Use a funnel to prevent spillage. Slowly fill tank to about 1.5” below the top of the fill hole.
• Replace fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
• Do not store fuel or clean-up rags in closed space.
CAUTION! NEVER use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you attempt to operate your new pressure washer.
For electric units, read AR manual included.