Add Engine Oil; Add Gasoline - Generac Portable Products 1417-1 Owner's Manual

• Insert the carriage bolts provided to hold the handle in
place.
• Secure handle to the pressure washer using the four
provided flange nuts.
• Slowly tip the pressure washer back in place and insert
the multi–colored nozzles in the spaces provided in the
handle.
Install Oil Dipstick on Pump
WARNING!
You must remove the shipping cap
located on the pump and install the oil dipstick.
Failure to do so will void your warranty and damage
the pump.
To install the oil dipstick:
• Make sure your unit is on a level surface.
• Remove and discard the shipping cap located on the
pump (Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Install Oil Dipstick Onto the Pump
Remove shipping cap and
install oil dipstick here.
Pump Oil Dipstick
• Install the pump oil dipstick and hand tighten.
Generac Portable Products 2,500 PSI High Pressure Washer
Shipping Cap

Add Engine Oil

IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
• Place pressure washer on a level surface.
• Refer to the engine owners manual to add recommended
oil to engine.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner's manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The pump is pre-lubricated and sealed, requiring
no additional lubrication for the life of the pump.

Add Gasoline

DANGER!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. or when
engine is running or hot. Do Not smoke when
filling fuel tank.
WARNING!
Fill tank to the bottom of the filler neck to provide
space for fuel expansion. Wipe away any fuel spillage
from engine and equipment before starting.
• Use clean fuel and store in approved, clean covered
containers. Use clean fill funnels. Never use "stale"
gasoline left over from last season or gasoline stored for
long periods.
• Clean the area around the fuel fill cap, remove the cap.
• Slowly add regular UNLEADED gasoline to fuel tank.
Use a funnel to prevent spillage (Figure 3).
Figure 3 — Add Gasoline to Fuel Tank.
• Install the fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
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Never fill fuel tank completely full.
Maximum Fuel Level