ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire ] from spark plug and keep wire away from i spark plug.
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 ENGINE OIL
Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more often.
°Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as follows:
°Before you tip the pressure washer to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until fuel tank is empty.
*Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.
•Tip your pressure washer as shown to drain oil com- pletely into a suitable container. When crankcase is empty, return the pressure washer to upright position.
oRemove air cleaner carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor.
Take air cleaner apart and clean all parts and service the foam element.
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LIP WILL FORM
PROTECTIVE SEAL
WHEN COVER IS
ASSEMBLED
Wash foam element in liquid detergent and water. If
the element is damaged or very dirty, replace the ele- ment.
QSqueeze the element dry in a clean cloth,
Fill engine crankcase with recommended oil until oil level is at FULL point on dipstick. Do not overfill
above that mark. About 20 ounces is required. POUR SLOWLY.
•When engine crankcase is filled to proper level, install and tighten oil cap/dipstick.
SERVICE AIR CLEANER
Your engine will not run propedy and may be damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Clean or replace the air cleaner once every 25 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. Clean or replace more often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions. Replacements are available at your local Sears Authorized Service Center.
To clean or replace the air cleaner, follow these steps:
•Remove screw on the air cleaner cover.
Saturate the foam element in engine oil. Squeeze the saturated element in a cJean cloth to remove excess oil.
Reassemble atl parts and fasten securely to the car* buretor with the screw.
CLEAN/REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. This will he_p your engine to start easier and run better. Replace with champion
SET PLUG GAP AT 0.030 inch
(0.76 mm)
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