Ryobi RPW2500WB- Manuals

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  Know your tool. Read the opera...

Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or any electrical device.  Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create a hazard.  Never pick up or...

Page 5 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL

5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazar...

Page 6 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; SYMBOL SIGNAL

6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical replacement parts. The operation of a...

Page 7 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

7 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Engine......................................................... Honda GCV160Cylinder capacity .................................................... 160 cm 3 Motor .... See operating instructions of motor manufacturerWater connection Max feed temperature ................

Page 8 - ASSEMBLY

8 FEATURES KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating feature...

Page 9 - INSTALLING THE HANDLE BAR

9 ASSEMBLY WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-sories not recommended for use with this product. Any...

Page 10 - INSTALLING TRIGGER HANDLE HOLDERS

10 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING TRIGGER HANDLE HOLDERS See Figures 4 - 5.  Place top trigger handle holder over handle bar and align holes.  Secure using screws and nuts as shown.  While holding screw with Phillips screwdriver, tighten each nut with wrench to secure.  Repeat process to install bottom tri...

Page 11 - ATTACHING INJECTION HOSE

11 COLLAR THREADED NIPPLE ASSEMBLY CONNECTING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO TRIGGER HANDLE See Figure 7.  Screw the collar on the high pressure hose into the trigger handle inlet coupler by turning the hose collar clockwise.  Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured. CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESS...

Page 12 - To connect the garden hose to the machine:

12 ASSEMBLY CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figures 10 - 11. The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER use hot water or water from pools, lakes, etc. For ease of use, a self-coiling garden hose is provided.NOTE: When using the self-coiling garden hose, be sure that th...

Page 13 - INSTALLING CLEANING DECK; To install the cleaning deck on the pressure washer:

13 ASSEMBLY Fig. 12 CLEANING DECK HIGH PRESSURE WATER SUPPLY HOSE DECK INLET PLUG QUICK CONNECT COUPLER INSTALLING CLEANING DECK See Figures 12 - 14. To install the cleaning deck on the pressure washer:  Connect the lower end of the high pressure water supply hose to the cleaning deck by inserting ...

Page 14 - ADDING LUBRICANT TO THE ENGINE; You must add; ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK

14 ASSEMBLY ADDING LUBRICANT TO THE ENGINE See Figure 15. NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately 59 ml of lubricant in the engine from testing. You must add lubricant to the engine before starting it the first time. CAUTION: Any attempt to start the engine without adding lubricant wi...

Page 15 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS; Before starting the engine:

15 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the product to make you care-less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could res...

Page 16 - NOTE: If engine does not start after several pulls, depress; USING THE SPRAY WAND TRIGGER; To engage the lock out:

16 OPERATION  Grasp recoil starter and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Give recoil starter a short, brisk pull to start the engine. Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back after starting; return it gently to its original place. NOTE: If engine does not start after several pulls, depress ...

Page 17 - To disconnect a nozzle from the trigger handle once the; WASHING WITH DETERGENT

17 OPERATION  Push the nozzle into the quick-connect collar until it clicks in place and is secured properly. To disconnect a nozzle from the trigger handle once the cleaning job is complete:  Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Point nozzle in a safe direction and pull tri...

Page 18 - Before shutting off the engine:; RINSING WITH THE PRESSURE WASHER

18 OPERATION Before shutting off the engine:  Place the injection hose in a bucket of clean water.  Flush for 1 - 2 minutes (spray clear water through the spray wand).  Shut off the engine. NOTE: Shutting OFF ( O ) the engine will not relieve pressure in the system. Point nozzle in a safe directi...

Page 19 - To move the pressure washer:; TO MOVE THE PRESSURE WASHER

19 L I F T I N G A N D M O V I N G T H E P R E S S U R E WASHER See Figures 26 - 27. NOTE: The pressure washer is heavy and may require two people when lifting. To lift the pressure washer:  Turn the pressure washer off. Point nozzle in a safe direc- tion and pull trigger to release water pressure....

Page 20 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE; NOTE: Never point the spray wand at your face.

20 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear...

Page 21 - To clean nozzles on cleaning deck:; NOTE: Never point the spray bar at your face.; CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

21 To clean nozzles on cleaning deck:  Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. With the surface cleaner on the ground, pull trig-ger to release water pressure.  Disconnect cleaning deck from pressure washer or spray wand.  Using a wrench (not provided), remove the nozzle fro...

Page 22 - STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER; PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE; TO STORE THE MACHINE

22 MAINTENANCE STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 32. Store the pressure washer with the gas tank empty by either draining the tank or running the pressure washer until the gas runs out. Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time before storing the machine. Store in a dry, covered area where the ...

Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM

23 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine fails to start 1. No fuel in tank 1. Fill tank 2. Fuel valve turned off 2. Turn fuel valve on 3. Engine switch in OFF position 3. Turn engine switch to ON position 4. Spark plug shorted or fouled 4. Replace spark plug 5. Spark plug is broken (cracked ...

Page 25 - PRESSURE WASHER Type:; See Product Data Plate

Machine: PRESSURE WASHER Type: RPW2500WB Year of Construction: See Product Data Plate Name/Title: Sven Eschrich Director of Engineering Signature: Name of company: Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. Address: 1428 Pearman Dairy Rd. Anderson, SC 29625, USA 987000-598 3-5-09 (REV:00) RYOBI TECHN...