* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.

**Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.

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.

Checking Engine 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, remove oil cap/dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth. Insert dipstick, DO NOT screw in. Remove and and check oil level.

3.Verify oil is at “Full” mark (A) on dipstick. Replace and tighten oil cap/dipstick.

A

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 oil cap/dipstick.

Changing Engine Oil

Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil 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 the oil while the 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. The oil drain plug is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.

4.Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container.

5.Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil cap/dipstick.

6.Slowly pour recommended oil (about 30 oz.) into oil fill opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to “Full” mark on dipstick.

7.Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO NOT overfill.

8.Reinstall oil cap/dipstick. Tighten cap securely.

9.Wipe up any spilled oil.

Service Air Cleaner

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

Clean or replace the foam pre-filter every 25 hours of operation or sooner under dusty or dirty conditions. Clean or replace the paper air filter every 100 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty or dirty conditions.

To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:

1. Loosen screws (A) and remove air cleaner cover (B).

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