How to connect a high-pressure washer to a water source
For your Husqvarna high-pressure washer to work efficiently, it must be properly connected to a water supply.
Depending on your needs, you can connect it to either the water mains or an open water source such as a lake, pond or water barrel.
Most users connect their high-pressure washer directly to a garden hose attached to the water mains.
Connecting a high-pressure washer to the water mains
- Install the garden hose adapter onto the water inlet of your high-pressure washer.
- Connect the garden hose to the water mains.
- Open the mains valve and check that water flows freely through the hose.
- Close the mains valve again.
- Attach the garden hose to the water inlet of the high-pressure washer.
- Plug the power cord into a suitable power source.
- Hold the spray gun handle firmly and connect the high-pressure hose into the quick connection on the gun handle.
- Reopen the mains valve to allow water to flow.
- Bleed the system (release trapped air) before starting the product.
TIP: Always use the recommended hose length, water pressure, and water temperature as specified in your the operator’s manual for your product.
Your high-pressure washer can also draw water from an open source such as a lake, pond or rainwater barrel. This is useful in areas without direct access to water mains.
This is useful in areas without direct access to water mains.
Connecting a high-pressure washer to an open water source
- Remove the garden hose adapter from the water inlet (if attached).
- Connect a suction hose with filter (sold separately) to the water inlet.
- Submerge the suction hose filter completely in the water source.
- Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the spray handle by pressing the quick-release tab (method may vary by model).
- Plug the power cord into a power source.
- Switch the water ON (I) and let it run for about 2 minutes to prime the pump.
- Switch it OFF (0).
- Reconnect the high-pressure washer hose to the spray handle.
- Bleed the system before starting to clean.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the suction hose and filter are fully submerged to avoid air intake. Always use the correct accessories, water pressure and temperature as recommended in your operator’s manual.