Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton BRUTE Operator's Manual

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Reinstall spray tip into nozzle extension.
Reconnect nozzle extensionto spray gun.
Make sure garden hose is connectedto water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connectedto spray
gun and pump. Turn on water.
Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect spray tip.
O°Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O-Ring/Maintenance Kit, model 196002GS, by
contacting the nearest authorized service center, it is not
included with the pressure washer. This kit includes
replacement o-rings, rubber washer and water inlet filter.
Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service
'our unit's o-rings.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
o NEVER repairleakingconnections with sealant o f any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
Engine Maintenance
A WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or
electric shock resulting in death or
serious injury.
WRENADJUSTINGOR MAKING REPAIRSTO YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WRENTESTINGFOR ENGmNE S PARK
. Use approved spark plug tester.
. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
Oil Recemmendations
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.
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104
86
68
50
32
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-22
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-20
-30
(4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil
consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
NOTICE Synthetic oil meeting ILSACGFo2,API
certification mark and API service symbol with
"SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING"or higher, is an
acceptableoil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic
oil does not alter required oil change intervals.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at bast
every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and check oil
level.
3. Verify oil is at FULL mark (top hob) on dipstick.
Replace and tighten dipstick.
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Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level
3. if needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the
FULL mark (top hob) on dipstick. DONOT overfill.
HOTICE Overfilling with oil could cause the engine to not
start, or hard starting.
DONOT overfill.
if overthe FULL markon dipstick,drainoil to reduceoil level t o
FULLmarkon dipstick.
4. Replace and tighten dipstick.
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