Briggs & Stratton 020324-0 manual Pump Oil Maintenance, Engine Maintenance

10.Start engine following instructions How to Start Your Pressure Washer.

11.Test pressure washer by operating with each quick connect spray tip.

O-Ring Maintenance

Purchase an O-Ring/Maintenance Kit, model 6048, by contacting the nearest authorized service center. It is not included with the pressure washer. This kit includes replacement o-rings, rubber washer and water inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service your unit’s o-rings.

WARNING

The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its

underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.

•NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind. Replace o-ring or seal.

Pump Oil Maintenance

Changing Pump Oil

Change oil after first 50 hours of operation and then every 200 hours or 3 months, whichever occurs first.

NOTE: When changing pump oil, use only high quality nondetergent 30 weight oil. Use no special additives.

Change pump oil as follows:

1.Clean area around brass oil drain plug at bottom of pump.

2.Remove oil drain plug. Drain oil completely into an approved container.

3.When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug and tighten firmly.

4.Clean area around pump oil dipstick. Remove dipstick and fill pump with recommended oil (approximately 9.6 oz.) to “Full” mark on dipstick.

5.Install pump oil dipstick.

6.Wipe up any spilled oil.

Engine Maintenance

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.

WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK

•Use approved spark plug tester.

•DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

Oil

Oil Recommendations

NOTE: Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher. DO NOT use special additives.

1. Choose a viscosity according to the table below:

NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification mark and API service symbol with “SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING” or higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals.

SAE 30: 40°F and higher (5°C and higher) is good for all purpose use above 40°F, use below 40°F will cause hard starting.

10W-30:0 to 100°F (-18 to 38°C) is better for varying temperature conditions. This viscosity improves cold weather starting, but may increase oil consumption above 80°F (27°C).

*Check oil level frequently at higher temperatures.

Synthetic 5W-30:-20 to 120°F (-30 to 40 °C) provides the best protection at all temperatures as well as improved starting with less oil consumption.

5W-30:40°F and below (5°C and below) is recommended for winter use and works best in cold conditions.

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