Add Engine Oil; Add Fuel - Briggs & Stratton 020598 Operator's Manual

Add Engine Oil

1. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill
cap/dipstick.
3. Hold neck of supplied oil pouch and remove cap.
4. Slowly pour contents of oil pouch into oil fill
opening. Checking oil level frequently, fill to FULL
mark (top hole) on dipstick.
NOTICE Pause to permit oil to settle. Wipe dipstick
clean each time oil level is checked. DO NOT overfill.
NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer
could damage it and shorten its life.
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended oil. This
could result in an engine failure.
5. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten.

Add Fuel

Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). For
high altitude use, see High Altitude.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is
acceptable.
NOTICE Use of unapproved fuels could damage
pressure washer and voids warranty.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E15 and E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in gasoline or modify engine to run on
alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix
in a fuel stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage.
All fuel is not the same. If you experience starting or
performance problems after using fuel, switch to a
different fuel provider or change brands. This engine is
certified to operate on gasoline. The emission control
system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn pressure washer engine OFF and let it cool at least
2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
Full
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
Add • Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel (A) to fuel
tank (B). Be careful not to overfill. To allow for fuel
expansion, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel
tank neck.
3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate
before starting engine.
High Altitude
At altitudes over 5,000 ft. (1,524 m), a minimum
85 octane/85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable. To
remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is
required. Operation without this adjustment will cause
decreased performance, increased fuel consumption,
and increased emissions. See an Authorized Briggs &
Stratton dealer for high altitude adjustment information.
Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 ft.
(762 m) with the high altitude kit is not recommended.
Connect Battery Cable
Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but
can be started manually. If you choose not to use the
electric start feature, you do not need to connect the
battery cable.
The sealed battery on the pressure washer is pre–installed
except for the two-pin cable.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds -
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
flammable and explosive which
could cause burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
B
A
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