BEFORE STARTING THE CLEANING SYSTEM

To operatethe engineyouwillneedto dothe following:

Add Engine Oil

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's

SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature:

colder _ 40°F _ warmer

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5W30

SAE 30

Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity

.oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 40°F. Check your engine oil level more

frequently to avoid possible damage from running low on oil.

•Place cleaning system on a level surface

•Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.

•Pour oil from enclosed bottle into the oil fill opening until oil reaches the point of overflowing. Do not overfill.

WARNING! Do not oven'illthe fuel tank.

Always leave room for expansion.

,_ C'AUTION!blended fuelsExperience(calledgasoholindicatesor usingthat ethanolalcohol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To add fuel to engine:

•Clean area around fuel cap, remove cap.

•Aad regular unleaded gasoline, slowly, to the fuel tank.

Important: Never mix oil with gasoline.

•Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

TO STARTTHE CLEANING SYSTEM

The best way to start your cleaning system engine for the first time is to follow these instructions step-by- step. This starting information also applies whenever you start the engine after you have let the cleaning system sit idle for at least a day.

•Place the cleaning system in an area close enough to an outside water source that can flow at a rate of

at least 3.0 gallons per minute. Connect a garden hose to the water spout.

•Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See ASSEMBLY section on page 4.

•Check inlet screen on the water inlet. If the screen is dirty, clean before attaching a garden hose. If the screen is damaged, do not connect to the garden hose. Replace with screen provided in maintenance kit or call 1-.800-366-PART to order a replacement inlet screen.

•Attach the the garden hose to the water inlet.

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•Turn on the water.

•Installoil fill cap, hand tighten securely.

Add Gasoline

•Use regular unleaded gasolinewiththe cleaning system engine. Fuel tank capacity is 3 U.S. quarts.

,_

fill fuel tank

when engine is running hot. Do

DANGER!

Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never

not smoke when filling fuel tank.

,_ withDANGER!spark plugDo accessnot operatehole orcoverrefuelremovedengine.

Allow engine to cool 2 minutes before refueling.

,_ supplyCAUTIONtconnectedDo notandruntumedpump withouton. You themustwater follow this caution or the pump will be damaged.

•Remove the adjustable nozzle extension from the

,spray gun.

•Pull the trigger on the spray gun and hold until a steady stream of water flows from the gun.

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580.76804 specifications

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