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Operations
Pre-Operation Check
• Read machine safety warnings
• Pump oil (SAE 10W-40 (non-foaming oil)
• Cold water supply (1gpm over machines rating-
5/8" 20 psi)
• Proper power supply and circuit protection
• Hose, wand, nozzles (nozzle sizes per serial
plate)
• Water filter (intact, non restrictive)
• Read operation instructions
• This machine must be protected from the
elements/freezing.
Set-up Procedures
This machine is intended for indoor use. Machine
must be stored indoors when not in use.
1. Attach a minimum 5/8" garden hose to inlet
connector. Minimum flow should be 1 gpm over the
flow rate of the pressure washer.
2. Attach high pressure hose to discharge nipple
using quick coupler. Lock coupler securely into
place by pulling back coupler collar and inserting it
onto dis-charge nipple, then pushing collar forward
to lock in place.
3. Attach wand to spray gun using Teflon tape on
threads to prevent leakage.
4. Attach connector on discharge hose to spray gun
using Teflon tape on threads.
5. Remove oil plug on top of pressure washer pump
and replace with dipstick supplied. (This may be
installed from the factory.
6. Check oil level on oil dipstick on top of pump. Oil
should be visible one half way up sight glass (10W-
40 non-foaming).
Operating Instructions
1. Read safety and preventative maintenance instruc-
tions before starting machine.
2. Turn on water at faucet and pull trigger on spray
gun allowing water to flow until all air has
discharged from system. Check for water leaks;
tighten as needed.
3. Push the pump switch on.
4. Turn the variable pressure control handle
clockwise to increase pressure.
5. To apply detergent read “How to Use The
Detergent Injector.”
Shut Down Procedures
1. Rinse with clean water to remove any soap
residue, by placing detergent hose into fresh water
bucket and operating injector as described below.
2. Release the trigger on the spray gun. Turn the
switch off if the machine is going to be left unat-
tended. (Time delay only).
3. Turn off water supply.
4. Open spray gun to relieve remaining pressure.
5. Remove water supply hose.
Selection of high or low pressure is accomplished by
turning the handle.
NOTE: High pressure nozzle must be inserted at end
of wand to obtain high pressure. to apply soap read
operator’s manual.
Hotsy 1700 Operator’s Manual 8.914-380.0 - W
Brass Soap
Nozzle
Variable Pressure
Wand (VP)
High
Pressure
Nozzle
Variable Pressure
Control Handle
Trigger
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