Craftsman CMXGWAS020734 Operator's Manual page 7

Operation Location to Reduce the Risk of Fire
WARNING! Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury .
• Pressure washer must be at least 5 ft (1 .5 m) from any
structure, overhang, trees, windows, doors, and any wall
opening, shrubs, or vegetation over 12 in . (30 .5 cm) in
height .
5 ft (1 .5 m) min .
MUFFLER
5 ft (1 .5 m)
min .
• Do not place pressure washer under a deck or other type
of structure that may confine airflow . Smoke alarm(s)
must be installed and maintained indoors according to the
manufacturer's instructions /recommendations .
• Carbon monoxide alarms cannot detect smoke .
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in
Section 4442, maintained in effective working order .
Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws,
reference Federal Regulation 36 CFR Part 261 .52 .
• Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or
dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust
system installed on this engine .
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts .
Step 2: Oil and Fuel
Check Oil Level
CAUTION! Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with used motor oil . Used motor oil has been
shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory
animals . Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and
water .
1 . Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface .
2 . Clean the oil fill area of any debris .
3 . Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth .
Replace and tighten dipstick . Remove and check oil
level .
4 . Verify oil is at full mark (top hole) on dipstick . Replace
and tighten dipstick .
5 . If needed, see Maintenance section for instructions to
add oil .
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87
octane .
• Gasoline with an ethanol content up to 10% is
acceptable .
E10 E15
NOTICE Do not mix oil in fuel or modify engine to run on
alternate fuels . Unapproved fuels could damage engine .
See High Altitude for operation above 5,000 ft (1524 m) .
WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable which could cause burns or fire
resulting in death or serious injury .
• Do not refuel during operation .
• Do not smoke during refueling .
• Turn engine off and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap .
• Fill fuel tank outdoors . Keep fuel away from ignition
sources .
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