Pump Oil Maintenance; Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 020324-0 Operator's Manual

10. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
11. Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect spray tip.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O-Ring/ Maintenance Kit, model 6048, 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 can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
• NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.

Pump Oil Maintenance

Changing Pump Oil
Change oil after first 50 hours of operation and then every
200 hours or 3 months, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: When changing pump oil, use only high quality
nondetergent 30 weight oil. Use no special additives.
Change pump oil as follows:
1. Clean area around brass oil drain plug at bottom of
pump.
2. Remove oil drain plug. Drain oil completely into an
approved container.
3. When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug
and tighten firmly.
4. Clean area around pump oil dipstick. Remove dipstick
and fill pump with recommended oil (approximately
9.6 oz.) to "Full" mark on dipstick.
5. Install pump oil dipstick.
6. Wipe up any spilled oil.

Engine Maintenance

WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
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
NOTE: Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service
SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher. DO NOT use special additives.
1. Choose a viscosity according to the table below:
NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification
mark and API service symbol with "SJ/CF ENERGY
CONSERVING" or higher, is an acceptable oil at all
temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil
change intervals.
SAE 30: 40°F and higher (5°C and higher) is good for all
purpose use above 40°F, use below 40°F will cause hard
starting.
10W-30: 0 to 100°F (-18 to 38°C) is better for varying
temperature conditions. This viscosity improves cold
weather starting, but may increase oil consumption above
80°F (27°C).
*Check oil level frequently at higher temperatures.
Synthetic 5W-30: -20 to 120°F (-30 to 40 °C) provides the
best protection at all temperatures as well as improved
starting with less oil consumption.
5W-30: 40°F and below (5°C and below) is recommended
for winter use and works best in cold conditions.
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