CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY

PUMP MAINTENANCE

Pump OI1: Change pump oil after first 50 hours of opera- tion, then every 500 hours thereafter° To change pump oil, follows these steps:

=Place a proper container beneath the pump. You will only need a small one because capacity is only 5 ounces,

=Remove the Oil Drain Plug on bottom of pump and drain oil into the container (Fig_ 22)°

OIL DRAIN PLUG

FIG. 22

When oil has drained completely, reinstall oil drain plugo

oRemove pump's oil fill plug, insert funnel and add recommendedSAE 20W-40 oil until level reaches full mark on gauge located on side of the pump_

o Reinstall the pump's oil fill plug.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

CHECKING OIL LEVEL

See "PREPARATION BEFORE USE" for information on checking oil level Oil level should be checked prior to each

use or at least every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.

CHANGING OIL

FIG.

=When engine crankcase is filled to proper level, install and tighten oil fill plug.

SERVICE AIR CLEANER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it using a dirty air cleaner°

Clean or replace the air cleaner paper filter once every 100 hours of operation or once a year, whichever comes first.

Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty or dirty conditions. Replacements are available at your local Sears Authorized Service Center_

To clean or replace air cleaner (Fig. 24), follow these steps:

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AIR CLEANER

Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. Change oil every 25 hours thereafter. If you are using your pres- sure washer under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more often.

oChange oil while engine is still warm from running, as follows:

l,_ CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE

FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.

IClean area around oildrain plug, remove plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container (Fig. 23).

oWhen all oil has drained, install and tighten oil plug.

oClean area around oil fill plug and remove oil fil! plug.

oFill engine crankcase with recommended oil until oil level is at point of overflowing° About 20 ounces is required° POUR SLOWLY.

FIG.

=Loosen cover screws (these need not be removed) and remove cover. Thoroughly clean inside of base and cover.

=Service cartridge by tapping gently on a flat surface, Replace if dirty. Do not oil cartridge.

°insert cartridge (new or used) and reassemble cover to base as it was removed before. Tighten cover screws securely.

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