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.Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth. Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and and check oil level.
3.Verify oil is at “Full” mark on dipstick. Replace and tighten dipstick.
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 “Full” mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
NOTICE
Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start, or hard starting.
•DO NOT overfill.
•If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.
4.Replace and tighten dipstick.
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.Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until fuel tank is empty.
2.Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.
3.Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.
4.Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from oil fill into a suitable container making sure you tip your unit away from spark plug. When crankcase is empty, return pressure washer to upright position.
5.Slowly pour recommended oil (about 20 oz. (0.6 l)) into oil fill opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to “Full” mark on dipstick.
6.Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO NOT overfill.
7.Replace and tighten dipstick.
8.Wipe up any remaining oil.
9.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Service the air cleaner once every 25 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. Service more often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Loosen screw (A) and tilt cover (B) down.
D
C
E
A B
2.Carefully remove cartridge (C) assembly.
3.To clean cartridge, gently tap pleated paper side on a flat surface.
4.Reinstall clean or new cartridge assembly inside cover.
5.Insert cover’s tabs (D) into slots in bottom of base (E).
6.Tilt cover up and tighten screw securely to base.
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