Maintenance
Contact with muffler area can result in serious 
burns. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
•DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
•Allow equipment to cool before touching.
•Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of the power washer including overhead.
•It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.
•Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts.
AFTER EACH USEWater 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:
1.Shut off the engine, turn off the water supply, point the gun in a safe direction, and squeeze the trigger to relieve trapped pressure, and let the engine cool.
The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury, possible amputation or death. Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause injury.
•Keep the high pressure hose connected to the pump and spray gun while the system is pressurized.
•ALWAYS point the spray gun in a safe direction, and squeeze the spray gun trigger to release high pressure every time you stop the engine. Engage the trigger lock when not in use.
2.Disconnect the hoses from the spray gun and high pressure outlet on the pump. Drain water from the hoses, spray gun, and lance. Use a rag to wipe off the hose.
3.Empty the pump of all pumped liquids. Check that the engine ON/OFF switch and fuel valve are in the OFF position. Then pull the recoil handle about six times. This should remove most of the liquid in the pump.
4.Store the unit in a clean, dry area.
5.If storing for more than 30 days, see the Long Term Storage section.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable 
and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause
severe burns or death.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK:
•Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers, or other appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WINTER STORAGENOTE:
You must protect the unit from freezing temperatures.
•Failure to do so will permanently damage the pump and render the unit inoperable.
•Freeze damage is not covered under the warranty.
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
1.Follow steps
2.Use a pump saver to treat pump. This minimizes freeze damage and lubricates the pistons and seals.
3.If a pump saver is not available, connect a
4.Store the unit in a clean, dry area.
LONG TERM STORAGEIf you do not plan to use the power washer for more than 30 days, you must prepare the engine and pump for long term storage.
PROTECT FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel can become stale when stored for over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep the fuel fresh, use a fuel stabilizer, available as a liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.
There is no need to drain the gasoline from the engine if a fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel system. The engine and fuel can then be stored up to 24 months (per fuel stabilizer manufacturer's specifications).
If the gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to maintain freshness.
CHANGE OIL
While the engine is still warm, drain the oil from crankcase. Refill with the recommended grade. See Changing Engine Oil in Engine Maintenance.
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