Operation - Craftsman 500.676620 Operator's Manual

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
WARHJHG
"_' Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHENADJUSTING ORMAKINGREPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
* Disconnect the spark plugwire from the sparkplugand place
the wire whereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHENTESTING FORENGINE SPARK
* Useapproved sparkplug tester.
* DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplug 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.
oF oc
104 i i z _X 40
86 : = I--30
5o
32 _1--_-- 0
14 " -10
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oLIj L-
* Below40°F(4°0) the useof SAE30 will resultin hardstarting.
** Above80°F(27°0) the useof 10W30maycauseincreased oil
consumption. C heckoil levelmorefrequently.
NOTE:Synthetic oil meeting ILSACGF-2, API
certification mark and API service symbol with
"SJ/CF ENERGYCONSERVING" o r higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil
does not alter required oil change intervals.
CheckingOil 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.
Replaceand tighten dipstick. Removeand and check oil
level.
3. Verify oil is at "Full" mark on dipstick. Replace and
tighten dipstick.
Adding EngineOil
1.
2.
3.
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Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
Checkoil level as described in Checking Off Level
If needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the
"Full" mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
NOTICE
Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start, or
hard starting.
DONOT overfill.
If overthe FULLmarkon dipstick,drainoil to reduceoil levelto
FULLmarkon dipstick.
4. Replaceand tighten dipstick.
ChangingEngine OiJ
Changeengine oil after the first 5 hours and every 50 hours
thereafter. If you are using your pressure washer under
extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather, change oil more often.
CAUTIOH
Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact with used motor
oil.
Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskin cancerin certain
laboratory animals.
Thoroughly washexposed areaswith soapand water.
KEEPOUTOF REACHOF CHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USEDOIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
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