Operation - Black Max BM80919 Operator's Manual

 Prime the pressure washer pump by tilting the unit back
and pouring water into the water intake.
 Uncoil the garden hose.
NOTE: The garden hose should be no more than 3 feet
long.
 Attach one end of the garden hose to the water intake.
Tighten by hand.
 Pour water into the other end of the garden hose to prime
it and prepare it for use.
NOTE: The garden hose is primed when all the air in the
hose has been pushed through and replaced with water.
 If you are using a water container (not provided), fill it with
water.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or
any electrical device. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and
house siding
 Cleaning cars, boats, motorcycles, outdoor furniture, and
grills
ASSEMBLY
 Place the end of the garden hose into the water container
or fresh water source.
NOTE: The top of the water source should be less than
3 feet below the height of the water intake to allow the
pressure washer to draw water properly.
 Start the pressure washer as described in the Operation
section of this manual.
NOTE: Do not connect a nozzle to the spray wand during
the first 90 seconds of use.
 Pull back and hold the trigger to allow water to flow
through the spray wand. Once there is a constant water
stream, release the trigger and engage the lock out.
 Connect a high or low pressure nozzle and begin cleaning
as described later in the Operation section of this manual.

OPERATION

ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE LUBRICANT
See Figure 11.
NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately
2 oz. 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
will result in engine failure.
To add engine lubricant:
 Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
 Unscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.
 Using 4-stroke engine lubricant (SAE 30 or SAE 10W30),
add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises to the up-
per portion of the hatched area on the dipstick (18 oz.,
4-cycle engine lubricant provided). Do not overfill.
 Replace the oil cap / dipstick and securely tighten.
NOTE: This engine has a total lubricant capacity of 20 oz.
(0.6 liters).
To check engine lubricant level:
 Set engine on a flat surface.
 Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not rethread.
 Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lubricant
level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.
 If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises
to the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.
 Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
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