Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1.Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2.Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.
3.Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill opening.
4.Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
Adding Engine Oil
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 to the point of overflowing at oil fill.
4.Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
Changing Engine Oil
Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours and every
50 hours thereafter. If you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil more often.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil.
•Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.
•Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as follows:
1.Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
3.Clean area around oil drain plug (A). The oil drain plug is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.
A | C | B |
4.Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container.
5.Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil fill cap.
6.Slowly pour oil (about 20 oz.) into oil fill opening (B) to the point of overflowing (C) at oil fill cap. DO NOT overfill.
7.Reinstall oil fill cap. Finger tighten cap securely.
8.Wipe up any spilled oil.
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