ASSEMBLY
The water supply must come from a water main. NEVER use hot water or water from pools, lakes, etc. Before connecting the garden hose to the pressure washer:
nRun water through the hose for 30 seconds to clean any debris from the hose.
nInspect the screen in the water intake.
nIf the screen is damaged, do not use the machine until the screen has been replaced.
nIf the screen is dirty, clean it before connecting the garden hose to the machine.
Toconnect the garden hose to the machine:
nUncoil the garden hose.
NOTE: There must be a minimum of 10 feet of unrestricted hose between the pressure washer intake and the hose faucet or shut off valve (such as a “Y” shut off connector).
nWith the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the end of the garden hose to the water intake. Tighten by hand.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools 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.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of at- tachments 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 tool for the purposes listed below:
Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and house siding
Cleaning boats, motorcycles, outdoor furniture, and grills
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See Figure 7.
NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately 2 oz. of oil in the engine from testing. You must add oil to the engine before starting it the first time.
CAUTION:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding oil will result in engine failure.
To add engine oil:
nPlace pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
nUnscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter- clockwise.
nBefore first use, squeeze the entire contents of the oil container provided into the oil reservoir.
After initial use, add
nReplace the oil cap / dipstick and securely tighten. NOTE: This engine has a total oil capacity of 20 oz. (0.6 liters).
To check engine oil level:
nSet engine on a flat surface.
nWipe dipstick clean and
nRemove dipstick again and check oil level. Oil level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.
nIf level is low, add engine oil until the fluid level rises to the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.
nReplace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause ex- cessive smoke and engine damage.
OXYGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR WAR- RANTY.
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.