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ENGINEMAINTENANCE
_i, WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
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electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING ORMAKING REPAIRS TOYOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
* Disconnect the sparkplugwirefrom the sparkplugand place
the wirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHEN TESTING FORENGINE SPARK
* Useapproved sparkplugtester.
* DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.
Oil
Oil Recemmendations
NOTICE When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use only
high quality 4-stroke automotive detergent oil rated with APi
service classification SJ or SL rated SAE 10W-30 weight. DO
NOT use special additives.
1.
Choose a viscosity according to table below.
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100 °F
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40°C
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
NOTICE Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used
when the averagetemperature in your area is within the
recommended range.
CheckingOil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keepoil level maintained.
1.
Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2.
Cleanarea around dipstick. Removeoil dipstick and wipe
dipstick with clean cloth. Replacedipstick. Remove and
check oil level.
3.
Verify oil is at "Fulr' mark on dipstick. Replaceand
tighten dipstick.
AddingEngine 0il
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. Pauseto
permit oil to settle. Fill to edge of oil filler hole.
4.
Replace and tighten dipstick.
ChangingEngineOil
Changeengine oil after the first 20 hours and every
100 hours or 6 months, whichever comes first, thereafter, if
you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty or
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil
more often.
_i, 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.
KEEPOUT OFREACHOF CHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USEDOIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Changeoil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
1.
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark
plug.
2.
Placea suitable container below engine to catch used
oil. Removedipstick (A), drain plug (B) and washer.
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UPPER LiMiT
LOWER
LIMIT
3.
Allow oil to drain completely. Reinstall drain plug and
washer. Tighten drain plug securely.
4.
Place pressure washer on a level surface.
5.
Slowly pour recommended oil into oil fill opening (C).
Pauseto permit oil to settle. Fill to edge of oil filler hole.
6.
Screw in the dipstick and tighten securely.
7.
Wipe up any remaining oil.
8.
Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
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