OPERATION
OXYGENATED FUELS
WARNING:DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Do not allow familiarity with the product to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re- sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates stated below are not covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E85 is not.
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 13.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or any electrical device. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Using surface cleaner: removing dirt and mold from decks and cement patios
Using spray wand: cleaning boats, motorcycles, outdoor furniture, grills, and house siding
ADDING LUBRICANT TO THE ENGINE
See Figure 12.
NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately 2 oz. of lubricant in the engine from testing. You must add lubricant to the engine before starting it the first time.
CAUTION:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding lubricant will result in engine failure not covered under warranty.
nPlace pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
nUnscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter- clockwise.
nAttach EZ Fill spout to
nUsing
nReplace the oil cap / dipstick and securely tighten.
NOTE: This engine has a total lubricant capacity of 20 oz. (.6 liters).
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke! Failure to heed this warning could result in seri- ous personal injury.
When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the pressure washer cool before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
NOTE: Use unleaded gas only. DO NOT mix lubricant with gas.
nBefore removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it. Remove the fuel cap.
nInsert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly pour gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately
nReplace fuel cap and tighten securely.
nClean up any spills before starting the engine.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figures 14 - 15.
CAUTION:
Do not run the pressure washer pump without water sup- ply connected and turned on, as this may damage the high pressure seals and decrease pump life. Completely unwind the hose from its reel or coil and make sure the hose is not being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other objects that may lessen or prevent water flow to the pressure washer.
Before starting the engine:
Connect all hoses.
Check all fluids (lubricant and gas).
Turn on the garden hose then squeeze the trigger to relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream of water appears.
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