Operator`s manual

O-Ring Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring Repair Kit,Sears item 75116, at your local
Searsor by calling 1-888-331-4569 or onlineat
www.sears.com,it is not includedwith the pressurewasher.
Thiskit includesreplacemento-rings andawater inletfilter.
Referto the instructionsheetprovidedin the kitto serviceyour
unit's o-rings.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
, NEVERrepairleakingconnectionswithsealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ringor seal.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
A WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or
electric shock resulting in death or
serious injury.
WHENADJUSTINGOR MAKING REPAIRSTO YOURPRESSURE
WASHER
* Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and pbce
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
* Use approved spark plug tester.
, DONOTcheckfor spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
Oil Reeemmendatiens
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high°quality
detergent oils are acceptableif classified for service SF. SG.
SH, SJ or higher. DONOTuse specialadditives.
Outdoor temperatures determinethe proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Usethe chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature rangeexpected.
oF
104 -- -_ __ ,,
86 --o_
68 __ *
5O N
32 °
14
=4
-22 _
oC
• .... 40
__ 30
°_20
10
-10
-20
-30
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 80°F (27°6) the useof 10W30 may cause increased oil
consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at bast every
8 hours of operation. Keepoil level maintained.
1. Makesure pressurewasher is on a level surface.
2. Removeoil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replaceand tighten dipstick. Removeand check oil
level.
3. Verify oil is at FULLmark (top hole) on dipstick. Replace
andtighten dipstick.
Full
Adding Engine Oil
1. Makesure pressurewasher is on a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level
3. if needed,slowly pouroil into oil fill openingto the FULL
mark on dipstick. DO NOToverfill.
NOTICE Overfilling with oil could causethe engine to not
start, or hard starting.
° DONOTover%
o if overthe FULLmarkondipstick,drainoilto reduceoil levelto
FULLmarkondipsticL
4. Replaceand tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty
or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil
more often.
A CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact
with used motor oil.
, Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskincancerin certain
Thoroughlywashexposedareaswithsoapandwater.
KEEPOUTOF REACHOFCHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVERESOURCES.RETURN
USEDOiL TOCOLLECTIONCENTERS.
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