Engine Maintenance, Changing Oil, Carburetor

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and svstems may be

performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual.

Checldng Oil Level

Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained,

Changing Oil

Change engine oil after the first 2 hours and every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your cleaning system under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more often. ,

-Changeoil while engine is still warm from running, as follows:

•Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until

fuel tank is empty.

•Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.

•Tip your pressure washer to drain oil frbm.the.oil fill tube into a suitable-container. Whdh c_n-k_case is

empty, return the pressure washer to upright position.

•Fill engine crankcase with recommended oil until oil

level is at FULL point on dipstick. Do not overfill above that mark. POUR SLOWLY.

When engine crankcase is filled to proper level, install end tighten oil cap/dipstick.

To clean or replace the air cleaner, follow these steps:

•Remove screw on the air cleaner cover.

Remove dirty air cleaner carefully to prevent debds from falling into carburetor. Discard.

Clean inside of tilter case.

•Install new air filter.

•Reassemble all parts and fasten securely to the carburetor with the screw.

Clean / Replace Spark Plug

Clean or replace the spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.

,_ CAUTION:spark plug andDisconnectkeepwiresparkawayplugfromwiresparkfrom plug.

•Clean area around spark plug.

•Remove and inspect spark plug.

•Replace spark plug if the electrodes are pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. For replacement use Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent.

•Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at-.030 inches, if necessary.

Service Air Cleaner

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.

Replace the air cleaner once every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first.

Replace more often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions. Do not attempt to clean or oil filter. Replacements are available at your local Sears

Authorized Service Center.

•install spark plug, tighten securely.

Carburetor

If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest Sears Service Center. Engine performance may be affected at altitudes above 4000 feet. For operation at higher elevations, contact your nearest Sears Service Center.