ENGINEMAINTENANCE
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ChangingEngineOil
Changeengine oil after the first 20 hours and every
100 hours or 6 months, whichever comes first, thereafter, if you are using your pressurewasher under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more often.
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WHENADJUSTINGORMAKINGREPAIRSTO YOUR
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•Disconnectthe sparkplugwire fromthe sparkplugandplace the wire whereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
•Useapprovedsparkplugtester.
•DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.
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Oil Recommendations
NOTE:When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use only high quality
1.Choosea viscosity according to table below.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact with used motor oil.
Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskincancerin certain laboratoryanimals.
Thoroughlywashexposedareaswith soapandwater.
KEEPOUTOF REACHOF CHILDREN.DON'T POLLUTE.CONSERVERESOURCESRETURN. USEDOIL TO COLLECTIONCENTERS.
Changeoil while engine is still warm from running, as follows:
1.Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it awayfrom spark plug.
2.Placea suitable container below engine to catch used oil. Removedipstick (A), drain plug (B) and washer.
3.Allow oil to drain completely. Reinstall drain plug and washer. Tighten drain plug securely.
4.Placepressure washer on a level surface.
5.Slowly pour recommended oil into oil fill opening (C). Pauseto permit oil to settle. Fill to edge of oil filler hole.
AMBIENTTEMPERATURE
NOTE:Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the averagetemperature in your areais within the recommended range.
CheckingOil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 8 hours of operation. Keepoil level maintained.
1.Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2.Cleanareaaround dipstick. Removeoil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth. Replacedipstick. Remove and check oil level.
3.Verify oil is at "Full" mark on dipstick. Replaceand tighten dipstick.
AddingEngineOil
1.Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2.Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level
3.If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening. Pauseto permit oil to settle. Fill to edge of oil filler hole.
4.Replaceand tighten dipstick.
6.Screw in the dipstick and tighten securely.
7.Wipe up any remaining oil.
8.Reconnectspark plug wire to spark plug.
LOWER LIMIT
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