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ASSEMbly
Add Engine Oil
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before
it has been properly filled with the recommended
type and amount of oil . Damage to the pressure
washer as a result of failure to follow these
instructions will void your warranty .
NOTE
The recommended oil type is 10W-30 4-cycle automotive oil .
1 . Place the pressure washer on a flat, level surface .
2 . Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil .
3 . Add 1 . 1 6 qt . (1 . 1 L) of oil and replace oil fill cap/
dipstick . Once oil has been added, a visual check
should show oil about 1-2 threads from running out of
the fill hole .
4 . Check engine oil level daily and add as needed .
CAUTION
The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and
will stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls
below the threshold level .
NOTE
Check oil often during the break-in period . Refer to the
Maintenance section for recommended service intervals .
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Add Engine Oil Cont'd.
NOTE
The pressure washer engine shaft has a sealed, pre-
lubricated ball bearing that requires no additional
lubrication for the life of the bearing .
Add fuel
1 . Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a
minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content
of less than 10% by volume .
2 . DO NOT mix oil with fuel .
3 . Clean the area around the fuel cap .
4 . Remove the fuel cap .
5 . Slowly add fuel to the tank . DO NOT overfill . Allow
approximately ¼ inch of space for fuel expansion .
6 . Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away any spilled fuel .
CAUTION
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 85 .
Do not mix oil and gasoline .
Fill tank to approximately ¼" below the top of the
tank to allow for fuel expansion .
DO NOT pump gas directly into the pressure washer
at the gas station . Use an approved container to
transfer the fuel to the pressure washer .
DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors .
DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot .
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank .
DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the
fuel tank .
WARNING
Pouring fuel too fast through the fuel screen may
result in blow back of fuel at the operator while filling .
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