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. Replacements are available at your local Sears service center.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps: 1 Remove screw
1Clean area around spark plug.
2 Remove and inspect spark plug.
3.Replace spark plug with recommended plug if electrodes are worn or if insulator is cracked or
chipped.
4.Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at 0.030 inches (0.76mm), if necessary.
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2Carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent debris from falling into carburetor.
3.Take air cleaner assembly apart and clean all parts. Wash foam air cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
4.SATURATE foam air cleaner in engine oil and squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
5.Reinstall clean or new foam air cleaner in body.
6.Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw.
Service Spark Plug
Service the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or yearly, whichever occurs first.
WARNING
5 Install spark plug, tighten securely
AFTER EACH USE
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and "freeze" pump action Follow these procedures after every use:
1Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing filter into a pail of clean water while running pressure washer in low pressure mode (adjustable nozzle in forward position). Flush for one to two minutes.
2Shut off engine and let it cool, then remove all hoses.
3.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
4.Empty pump of all liquids by pulling recoil handle about 6 times. This should remove most of the
liquid in pump.
5.If storing for more than 30 days see "Long Term Storage" on page 15.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
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