Operating instructions

AddingEngineOil
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in "Checking Oil Level".
3. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the
"Full" mark on dipstick. DO NOToverfill.
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DONOToverfill.
If overthe FULLmarkon dipstick,drainoil to reduceoil levelto
FULLmarkon dipstick.
Replaceand tighten dipstick.
ChangingEngineOil
Changeengine oil after the first 5 hours and 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.
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Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskincancerin certain
laboratoryanimals.
Thoroughlywashexposedareaswith soapandwater.
KEEPOUTOFREACHOFCHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVERESOURCES.RETURN
USEDOIL TO COLLECTIONCENTERS.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running,as
follows:
1. Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until fuel
tank is empty.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keepit away from spark
plug.
3. Cleanarea around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from oil fill into a
suitable container making sure you tip your unit away
from spark plug. When crankcaseis empty, return
pressure washer to upright position.
5. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 20 oz.) into oil fill
opening. Pauseto permit oil to settle. Fill to "Full" mark
on dipstick.
6. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO
NOToverfill.
7. Replaceand tighten dipstick.
8. Wipe up any remaining oil.
9. Reconnectspark plug wire to spark plug.
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you
run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Servicethe air cleaner once every 25 hours of operation or
once each year, whichever comes first. Servicemore often if
operating under dirty or dusty conditions. Replacementsare
available at local Searsservice center.
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Toservicetheair cleaner,follow thesesteps:
1. Removescrew.
j 2. Carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent debrisfrom falling into carburetor.
3. Takeair cleaner assembly apart and clean all parts.
Wash foam air cleaner in liquid detergent and water.
Squeezedry in a clean cloth.
4. SATURATEfoam air cleaner in engine oil and squeezein
a clean cloth to remove excessoil.
5. Reinstall clean or new foam air cleaner in body.
6. Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw.
ServiceSparkPlug
Servicethe spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
1. Cleanareaaround spark plug.
2. Removeand inspect spark plug.
3. Replacespark plug with recommended plug if electrodes
are worn or if insulator is cracked or chipped.
4. Checkelectrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap
at 0.030 inches (0.76ram), if necessary.
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5. Install spark plug, tighten securely.
Spark Arrester Service
Your engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. In
some areas,it is illegal to operatean engine without a spark
arrester. Check local laws and regulations. A spark arrester is
available from your nearest Sears service center. If you need
to order a spark arrester, contactyour local Searsservice
center.
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