OPERATION
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE LUBRICANT
See Figure 10.
NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately 2 oz. of lubricant in the engine from testing. You must add lubricant to the engine before starting it the first time.
CAUTION:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding lubricant will result in engine failure.
To add engine lubricant:
nPlace pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
nUnscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter- clockwise.
nUsing
nReplace the oil cap / dipstick and securely tighten.
NOTE: This engine has a total lubricant capacity of 20.3 oz. (0.6 liters).
To check engine lubricant level:
nSet pressure washer on a flat surface.
nWipe dipstick clean and
nRemove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lubricant level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.
nIf level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises to the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.
nReplace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause ex- cessive smoke and engine damage.
OXYGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR WAR- RANTY.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re- sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates stated below are not covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E85 is not.
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 11.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and prop- erty damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.
When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the pressure washer cool before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
NOTE: Use unleaded gas only. DO NOT mix lubricant with gas.
nBefore removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it. Remove the fuel cap.
nInsert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly pour gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately
nReplace fuel cap and tighten until the cap “clicks”.
nClean up any spills before starting the engine.
PUMP LUBRICANT
The pressure washer pump has been filled with sufficient lubricant at the factory. You do not need to check or add lubricant to the pump.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figures 12 - 14.
CAUTION:
Do not run the pressure washer pump without water sup- ply connected and turned on, as this may damage the high pressure seals and decrease pump life. Completely unwind the hose from its reel or coil and make sure the hose is not being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other objects that may lessen or prevent water flow to the pressure washer.
Before starting the engine:
Connect all hoses.
Check all fluids (lubricant and gas).
Turn on the garden hose then pull the trigger to relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream of water appears.
To start the engine:
nTurn the fuel valve to the ON position.
nMove the choke lever to the ON (COLD START) position.
