Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 020569 Operator's Manual

5. Use small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting any of the nozzles.
6. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris
by back flushing water through nozzle extension.
Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Reinstall 7-in-1 nozzle into nozzle extension.
8. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
9. Make sure garden hose is connected to water
inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected
to spray gun. Turn on water.
10. Test the pressure washer by operating with each
nozzle setting.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O-Ring/Maintenance Kit, model 705001,
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 your 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.
• NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any
kind. Replace o-ring or seal.

Engine Maintenance

WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause
fire or electric shock resulting in
death or serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service
SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT 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.
* Below 40°F (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.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or
at least 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 hole) on dipstick.
Replace and tighten dipstick.
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 hole) on dipstick. DO NOT
overfill.
NOTICE Overfilling with oil could cause the engine
to not start, or hard starting.
• DO NOT overfill.
• If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil
level to FULL mark on dipstick.
4. Replace and tighten dipstick.
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