Use and Care Guide

100778 - 2800 PSI PRESSURE WASHER
MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Using your finger, pry the outer tab up slightly and lift the air
filter cover above the tab lock position.
2. Remove both air filter cover and air filter element.
3. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry in
a clean cloth.
4. Saturate in clean engine oil.
5. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
6. Place the filter in the assembly.
7. Reattach the air filter cover. Attach the side closest to the
gas tank then pivot down to close. Make sure air filter cover
snaps in place.
Cleaning the Spark Arrester
1. If so equipped, allow the engine to cool completely before
servicing the spark arrester.
2. Remove the screws holding the cover plate which retains the
end of the spark arrester to the muffler.
3. Remove the spark arrester screen.
4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark arrester
screen with a wire brush.
5. Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged.
6. Position the spark arrestor on the muffler and attach with the
screws removed in step 2.
 CAUTION
Failure to clean the spark arrester will result in degraded
engine performance.
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NOTICE
Federal and local laws and administrative requirements
indicate when and where spark arrestors are required. When
ordered, spark arrestors are required for operation of this
generator in National Forest lands. In California, this product
must not be used on any forest-covered land, brush-covered
land, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with
a spark arrestor.
Adjusting the Governor
 WARNING
Tampering with the factory set governor will void your
warranty.
The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable. Tampering with the
governor can damage your pressure washer and will void your
warranty. CPE recommends that you contact our service line at
1-877-338-0999 for all other service and/or adjustment needs.