Operating instructions

Thesparkarrestermustbeservicedevery50hourstokeepit
functioningasdesigned.
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbeveryhot.
Allowthemufflertocoolbeforeservicingsparkarrester.
A WARNING
DONOTtouchhot partsandAVOIDhotexhaustgases.
Allowequipmentto cool beforetouching.
Keepat least5ft. (152cm)clearanceonall sidesof pressure
washerincludingoverhead.
Codeof FederalRegulation(CFR)Title36 Parks,Forests,and
PublicPropertyrequireequipmentpoweredby aninternal
combustionengineto haveasparkarrester,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorder,complyingto USDAForestservice
standard5100-1Corlater revision.Inthe Stateof Californiaa
sparkarresteris requiredundersection4442of the California
Publicresourcescode.Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.
* Removespark arrester screen for cleaning and
inspection.
* Replaceif screen is damaged.
Air Cooling System
Overtime debris mayaccumulatein cylindercooling fins and
cannot be observedwithout partial enginedisassembly. For
this reason,we recommendyou havean authorizedSears
service dealercleanthe cooling system per recommended
intervals (see "MaintenanceSchedule"on page16). Equally
important is to keeptop of enginefree from debris. See"Clean
Debris".
Keepareas within heavyline clear of debris.
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CJeanCombustion Chamber
We recommend you havean authorizedSearsservice dealer
removecombustion deposits from the cylinder,cylinder head,
top of pistonand around valves per recommendedintervals
(see"MaintenanceSchedule"on page 16).
AFTEREACHUSE
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time.
Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and
"freeze" pump action. Follow these procedures after every
use:
1. Flushdetergent siphoning tube by placing the filter into a
pail of clean water while running pressure washer in low
pressure mode. Flushfor one to two minutes.
2. Shut off engine, turn off water supply, point gun in a
safe direction and squeezetrigger to relievetrapped
pressure, engagetrigger lock on spray gun and let
engine cool.
A WARNING
Keep high pressure hose connectedto pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeezespray gun
trigger, to releasehigh pressure, every time you stop engine.
Engagetrigger lock when not in use.
3. Disconnect hose from spray gun and high pressure
outlet on pump. Drain water from hose, gun, and nozzle
extension. Usea rag to wipe off the hose.
4. Empty pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil
handleabout six times. This should remove most liquid
in pump.
5. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
6. If storing for more than 30 days, see "Long Term
Storage" on next page.
A WARNING
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers
or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source
becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
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