Use and Care Manual

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Operation Location to Reduce the Risk of Fire
WARNING! Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a re, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Pressure washer must be at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) from any
structure, overhang, trees, windows, doors, and any wall
opening, shrubs, or vegetation over 12 in. (30.5 cm) in
height.
• Do not place pressure washer under a deck or other type
of structure that may conne airow. Smoke alarm(s)
must be installed and maintained indoors according to
the manufacturer’s instructions /recommendations.
• Carbon monoxide alarms cannot detect smoke.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-
covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless
the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as
dened in Section 4442, maintained in eective working
order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have
similar laws, reference Federal Regulation 36 CFR Part
261.52.
• 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.
Step 2: Oil and Fuel
Check Oil Level
CAUTION! Avoid prolonged or repeated skin
contact with used motor oil. Used motor oil has
been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash exposed areas with
soap and water.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
3. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and check oil
level.
4. Verify oil is at full mark (top hole) on dipstick. Replace
and tighten dipstick.
5. If needed, see Maintenance section for instructions to
add oil.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87 octane.
• Gasoline with an ethanol content up to 10% is
acceptable.
NOTICE Do not mix oil in fuel or modify engine to run on
alternate fuels. Unapproved fuels could damage engine.
See High Altitude for operation above 5,000 ft. (1524 m).
WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely
ammable which could cause burns or re
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not refuel during operation.
• Do not smoke during refueling.
• Turn engine o and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors. Keep fuel away from ignition
sources.
Full
Add
E15
E10
5 ft (1.5 m)
min.
5 ft (1.5 m) min.
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