Operator’s Manual Questions? Help is just a moment away! Call: Pressure Washer Helpline 1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A. Model No. 020275 (3400 PSI Pressure Washer) Manual No.
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton pressure washer. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton pressure washer will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with pressure washers and how to avoid them.
Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Unpack Pressure Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Operator Safety Equipment Description Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your pressure washer. Know its applications, its limitations, and any hazards involved. This pressure washer operates at a max of 3,400 PSI and a flow rate of up to 2.8 gallons per minute.
WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death. Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting, or poisoning. • Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors. • Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. • NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun pressure. • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
WARNING Starter and other rotating parts can entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories. • NEVER operate pressure washer without protective housing or covers. • DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts. • Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. WARNING Risk of eye injury. Spray can splash back or propel objects. • Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Assembly Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. Your pressure washer requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at (800) 743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number from the data tag available. Unpack Pressure Washer 1.
Attach Hose Reel You will need the following tools to assemble the hose reel: • 8 mm wrench • Phillips screwdriver 1. Place hose reel onto left side of handle (A) (viewing from handle side of unit) just above carriage bolt. Make sure pin (B) in hose reel clamp inserts in hole (C) on handle. 5. Uncoil high pressure hose and slide metal reinforced end through hole of hose reel. 6. Attach high pressure hose to fitting on hose reel. Tighten by hand.
Add Engine Oil 1. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. NOTE: See Oil Recommendations in Maintenance section. Verify provided oil bottle is the correct viscosity for current ambient temperature. 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of provided oil bottle into oil fill opening. NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and shorten its life.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water supply connected and turned on. • Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty. NOTE: Remove and discard the shipping cap from the pump’s water inlet before attaching hose. 1. Attach rubber reinforced end of high pressure hose to base of spray gun. Tighten by hand. 3. Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any debris.
Features and Controls Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. A W B C V D U E F S , T G R H P J N K M L A - Spray Gun — Controls the application of water onto cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes trigger lock. N - High Pressure Outlet — Connection for high pressure hose.
Operation WARNING If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at (800) 743-4115. Pressure Washer Location Clearances and Air Movement WARNING Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death.
How to Start Your Pressure Washer To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This starting information also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for at least a day. 1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than 3.8 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose. DO NOT siphon supply water. 2.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. • NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun pressure. • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
How to Use Accessory Tray How to Use ProjectPro™ Nozzles The unit is equipped with an accessory tray with places to store your ProjectPro™ nozzles. NOTE: The extra hole in the tray is for storing a utility brush. The extra clip in the tray is for storing a turbo nozzle. The brush and turbo nozzle are NOT included with your pressure washer. You can buy these items as optional accessories. 1. Place spray gun and nozzle extension into spray gun holder wireform, as shown.
3. Select desired ProjectPro™ nozzle: • For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher flow), for gentle cleaning of cars/trucks, boats, RV’s, patio furniture, lawn equipment, etc., select yellow Delicate ProjectPro™ nozzle. • For general rinsing (medium pressure and medium flow), ideal for most all purpose cleaning such as home siding, brick patios, wood decks, driveways and sidewalks, garage floors, etc., select orange General ProjectPro™ nozzle.
5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and pump. Turn on water. NOTICE You must attach all hoses before you start the engine. • Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and without the water turned ON will damage the pump. • Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty. 6. Engage trigger lock on spray gun and start engine following instructions How to Start Your Pressure Washer. 7.
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Before Each Use 1. Check engine oil level. 2. Clean debris. 3. Check water inlet screen for damage. 4. Check in-line filter for damage. 5. Check high pressure hoses for leaks. 6. Check detergent siphoning tube and filter for damage. 7. Check spray gun and nozzle extension assembly for leaks. 8. Rinse out garden hose to flush out debris. Pressure Washer Maintenance Clean Debris Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from cleaning system. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean.
Nozzle Maintenance A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a nozzle clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct the problem, immediately clean the nozzle following these instructions: 1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply. 2. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger to release retained high water pressure.
Engine Maintenance WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR PRESSURE WASHER • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug. WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK • Use approved spark plug tester. • DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. Checking Oil Level Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. 1.
4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container. 5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil fill cap. 6. Slowly pour oil (about 20 oz.) into oil fill opening (B) to the point of overflowing (C) at oil fill cap. DO NOT overfill. 7. Reinstall oil fill cap. Finger tighten cap securely. 8. Wipe up any spilled oil. Service Spark Plug Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
Air Cooling System Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins and cannot be observed without partial engine disassembly. For this reason, we recommend you have a qualified service dealer clean the cooling system per recommended intervals (see Maintenance Schedule in beginning of Maintenance section). Equally important is to keep top of engine free from debris. See Clean Debris. After Each Use Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time.
Winter Storage NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. • Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and render your unit inoperable. • Freeze damage is not covered under warranty. To protect the unit from freezing temperatures: 1. Follow steps 1-4 in the previous section After Each Use. 2. Use pump saver, Model 6039, to treat pump. This minimizes freeze damage and lubricates pistons and seals. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem Pump has following problems: failure to produce pressure, erratic pressure, chattering, loss of pressure, low water volume. Detergent fails to mix with spray. Engine runs good at no-load but "bogs" when load is added. Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. Engine shuts down during operation. Engine lacks power. 24 Cause 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Low pressure nozzle installed. Water inlet is blocked. Inadequate water supply. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
Warranties Emissions Control System Warranty Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) California, United States and Canada Emissions Control Defects Warranty Statement The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.
2. Length of Coverage B&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two years from the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser. 3.
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC PRESSURE WASHER OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective December 1, 2005 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before December 1, 2005 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the pressure washer that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.
Model 020275 Pressure Washer Product Specifications Max Outlet Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .3,400 PSI (234.4 BARS) Max Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8 GPM (10.6 liters/min) Water Supply Temperature . . . . . . . . . . .100ºF (38ºC) MAX Shipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 lbs. (36.3 kg) Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.22 cu. in. (249 cc) Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.030 in. (0.76 mm) Fuel Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
