Enginemaintenance - Troy-Bilt 2550 PSI Operator's Manual

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EngineMaintenance
WARNING
"_ Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_/f ielectric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING ORMAKING REPAIRS T OYOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
• Disconnect the sparkplugwirefrom the sparkplugand place
thewirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHEN TESTING FORENGINE SPARK
• Useapproved sparkplugtester.
• DONOT checkfor sparkwith sparkplug removed.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptableif classified for service SF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. DONOT use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
oF
104 _ _ __ ,
86
so68 i -- ng
32 2
14
-4
-22
oC
• 40
__30
:__20
__1o
0
-10
-20
-30
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil
consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
NOTE:Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2,API
certification mark and API service symbol with
"SJ/CF ENERGYCONSERVING" o r higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic
oil does not alter required oil change intervals.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least
every 8 hours of operation. Keepoil level maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and and check oil
level.
3. Verify oil is at "Fulr' mark on dipstick. Replaceand
tighten dipstick.
Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure pressure washer _son a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level
3. if needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the
"Fnlr' mark on dipstick. DO NOToverfill.
NOTICE
Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start, or
hard starting.
• DONOT overfill.
• If overthe FULL markon dipstick,drainoil to reduceoil level t o
FULLmarkon dipstick.
4. Replace and tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
Changethe engine oil after the first 5 hours and every
50 hours thereafter. If you are using your pressure washer
under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely
hot weather, change the oil more often.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact with used motor
oil.
• Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskincancerin certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly washexposed areaswith soapandwater.
KEEPOUT OFREACHOF CHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USEDOIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
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