MAINTENANCE
CHANGING engine lubricant
See Figure 20.
nShut off the engine.
nClean the area around the lubricant drain plug, then re- move the plug.
nTilt the pressure washer on its side as shown. Drain lu- bricant into approved container.
NOTE: Drain the lubricant while the engine is still warm but not hot. Warm lubricant will drain quickly and more completely.
nAfter the crankcase is completely drained, return the pressure washer to an upright position.
nReplace the lubricant drain plug.
nFill with lubricant following the instructions in Adding Lubricant To The Engine earlier in this manual.
NOTE: Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in your area for the proper way to dispose of used lubricant.
Pump lubrication
The pump on this product was lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica- tion is required.
STORING the pressure washer
See Figure 21.
Store the pressure washer with the gas tank empty by either draining the tank or running the pressure washer until the gas runs out. Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time before storing the machine. Never place the unit in any position other than upright on its wheels.
Store in a dry, covered area where the weather can’t damage it.
It is important to store this product in a
NOTE: Use of a fuel stabilizer and pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life of the machine.
Discharge Fuel:
Drain the fuel tank completely. Stored gas can go stale in 30 days.
Engine Lubricant:
Drain the lubricant and replace with fresh, clean lubricant.
Spark Plug:
nDisconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug. Pour about a teaspoon of clean,
nLeaving the spark plug out, pull the starter cord two or three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
nInspect the spark plug and clean or replace, as necessary.
nReinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire disconnected.
Air Filter:
nClean the air filter.
Hoses and Pump:
Flush the injection hose with clean water for
Handle:
nPush the handle release button, and lower the handle to the down position.
preparing for use after storage
nPull the recoil starter three or four times to clean lubricant from the combustion chamber.
nRemove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant from the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
nReconnect the spark plug wire.
nRefuel the machine as described earlier in the operator’s manual.
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