Ryobi RY80940 SERIES User Manual download pdf

ABRASIVE GENTLE

990000681

8-22-13 (REV:01)

Raise the handle (see page 8).

WARNING:

This Quick Reference Guide is not a substitute for reading the operator’s manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. All page references refer to

the operator’s manual.

FIRST TIME ASSEMBLY

RY80940 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

STARTING THE UNIT (COLD START) USING DETERGENT

Connect the high pressure hose to the pump

(see page 9).

Install the trigger handle holder, spray wand

holder, and hose storage (see page 8).

Assemble the trigger handle (see page 8).

Add entire bottle of lubricant provided to the pres-

sure washer (see page 10).

Completely uncoil garden hose or remove

completely from reel to prevent kinks.

Turn water faucet on fully.

Make sure there are no leaks.

With no nozzle installed, squeeze the trigger

to relieve air pressure. Hold the trigger until a

steady stream of water appears.

Add fuel (see page 10).

Put choke lever in START position (see page 11).

Pull starter grip and rope to start (see page 11).

Turn the fuel valve to ON (see page 11).

Put on/off switch in ON position (see page 11).

Allow engine to run for several seconds, then

move choke to RUN position (see page 11).

NOZZLE SELECTION GUIDE

Use of soap nozzle will activate detergent injector at a

20:1 dilution ratio.

WARNING! Never use bleach or solvent-based detergent.

BEFORE STORING THE UNIT

Add Pump Protector to the unit after each use and before storing. This will significantly improve pump

life (see page 15).

To order Pump Protector, call customer service at 1-800-860-4050.

To add, follow the instructions provided by the Pump Protector manufacturer.

Use the chart below to determine the correct nozzle for your job.

HIGH PRESSURE

(NO SOAP WHEN USING

THESE NOZZLES)

LOW PRESSURE

(FOR SOAP OR

GENTLE RINSE)

0º

25º 40º

Long Range Short Range

Concrete, Brick, Masonry

    

Siding, Gutters, House

   

Fencing, Deck, Patio

   

Lawn Equipment, Boat, RV

   

 Recommended Nozzle  Use With Caution for Certain Applications

Turn the fuel valve to OFF before adding

lubricant.

Set unit on flat surface so engine is level.

Remove dipstick, wipe clean, put back in hole

(but don’t screw in) and check lubricant level.

This is a 4-cycle engine. Do not mix fuel and

lubricant together.

Add fuel stabilizer every time you fuel the

machine.

RESTARTING THE UNIT

(HOT RESTART)

If the engine does not start:

• check for enough fuel;

• may need to adjust choke position;

• try starting again.

PUMP

PROTECTOR

Connect the high pressure hose to the trigger

handle (see page 9).

Connect your garden hose to the pressure washer

(see page 9).

FUEL

VALVE ON

CHOKE LEVER

(START)

ON/OFF

SWITCH

(ON)

CHOKE LEVER

(RUN)

DO NOT OVERTILT THE UNIT!

Pull starter grip and rope to start (see page 11).

Install nozzle and rotate

selector to blue or blue

setting (see page 13).

Completely uncoil and straighten high pressure

hose to prevent kinks.

Pour pressure washer

detergent in detergent tank

(see page 13).

Squeeze trigger and wait

approx. 5 seconds for soap

(see page 13).

5 S

SOAP

DETERGENT

5 S

SOAP

If you need more assistance, visit our website at

www.ryobitools.com or call us at 1-800-860-4050.

• Will damage your pump

• Will void your warranty

• Will damage plants/shrubs

NOTICE:

Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel con-

taining greater than 10% ethanol) in this

product. It is a violation of federal law

and will damage the unit and void your

warranty.

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