Operation - Snapper 580.752641 Operator's Manual

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
_i, WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING ORMAKING REPAIRS TOYOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
• Disconnect the sparkplugwirefrom the sparkplugand place
the wirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHEN TESTING FORENGINE SPARK
• Useapproved sparkplugtester.
• DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.
Oil
OilRecommendations
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
6850 @ _mw_
32 o
14
-4
-22
oC
• 40
__ 30
__ 20
10
-10
-20
-30
* Below40°F(4°C)the useof SAE30 will resultin hardstarting.
** Above80°F(27°C)the useof 10W30maycauseincreased oil
consumption.Oheck oil levelmorefrequently.
O OTICE 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 OilLevel
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 fill cap and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill opening.
Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Checkoil level as described in Checking Oil Level
3. If needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the point
of overflowing at oil fill cap.
4. Replaceand tighten oil fill cap.
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty
or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil
more often.
_i, CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact
with used motor oil.
• Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskin cancerin certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly washexposed areaswith soapand water.
KEEPOUT OFREACHOF CHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USEDOIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change oil whileengineis stillwarmfromrunning, a s follows:
Make sure unit is on a level surface.
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2.
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Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Cleanarea around oil drain plug (A). The oil drain plug is
located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Removeoil drain plug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Removeoil
fill cap.
Slowly pour oil (about 20 oz.) into oil fill opening (B) to
the point of overflowing (6) at oil fill cap.
Reinstall oil fill cap. Finger tighten cap securely.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
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