MAINTENANCE
changing the oil
See Figure 20.
nShut off the engine.
nPlace a container under the pressure washer.
nRemove the oil drain plug and drain the old oil.
NOTE: Drain the oil while the engine is still warm but not hot. Warm oil will drain quickly and more completely.
nReplace the oil drain plug.
nReplace the oil with new, clean oil. This engine will hold 20 oz. or .6 liters of oil
NOTE: Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel.
checking a fouled spark plug
See Figure 21.
nClean carbon deposits off the spark plug electrode using a plug cleaner or wire brush.
nCheck electrode gap. The gap should be .6 mm
(Recommended spark plug: NGK
CLEANing FUEL CUP
See Figure 22.
nInspect fuel cup for water and dirt.
nIf dirt or water is present,close the fuel valve and remove the fuel cup. Using a wrench, grasp the square on the bottom of the fuel cup and turn clockwise.
nAfter removing dirt and water, wash the fuel cup with kerosene or gasoline. Reinstall securely to prevent leak- age.
nozzle maintenance
See Figure 23.
Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the trigger) may be the result of a clogged or dirty nozzle.
n Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure.
nRemove the nozzle from the spray wand.
NOTE: Never point the spray wand at your face.
nUsing the nozzle cleaning tool provided, free any foreign materials clogging or restricting the nozzle.
nUsing a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back flushing (running the water through the nozzle backwards or from the outside to the inside).
nReinstall the nozzle then reconnect the nozzle to the spray wand.
nTurn on the water supply and start the engine.
0.6 - 0.7mm
Fig. 21
TO TIGHTEN
FUEL CUP | TO LOOSEN | Fig. 22 |
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nozzle
cleaning tool
nozzle
Fig. 23
REPLACING THE FUEL HOSE
Replace the fuel hose every 1,000 hours of use. If fuel leaks from fuel hose, replace the hose immediately.
pump maintenance
We recommend having the pump oil changed every 100 hours to ensure longer life of the machine. This service should be performed by an authorized service center.
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