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Engine Oil Change |
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1.) | Place a suitable container on the ground |
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| to catch the used oil, then remove the |
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| engine oil fill cap. |
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2.) | Tip the pressure washer on its side to |
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| pour the used oil out through the |
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| engine’s oil fill tube. |
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3.) | Please dispose of used oil in a manner |
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| that is compatible with the environment. |
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| We suggest you take used oil in a |
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| sealed container to your local recycling |
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| center or service station for reclamation. |
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| Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the |
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| ground, or dump it down the drain. |
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4.) | With the pressure washer in a level |
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| position, add oil to the engine. (see |
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| engine owner’s manual for type of oil |
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| and capacity) | Oil fill tube |
Storage
Long Term Storage
Follow the engine owner’s manual for storing the engine.
Winter Storage
Protect your pump, hose, and gun from freezing. Items needed: 12” piece of garden hose or equivalent, funnel and RV antifreeze (approximately 6 oz.)
1.) Follow the storage instructions listed above.
2.) Disconnect spark plug cable. Make sure the engine throttle lever is in the “stop” position.
3.) Attach the garden hose with funnel to the water inlet (see illustration).
4.) Pour RV antifreeze into the funnel; pull the engine recoil until antifreeze comes out of the water outlet.
5.) Drain all water from the pressure hose. Depress trigger on spray gun to drain all water out of the spray gun/lance.
RV antifreeze
Funnel
Hose
Water inlet
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