Operating instructions

8. Reconnectnozzleextensiontospraygun.
9. Makesuregardenhoseisconnectedtowaterinlet.
Checkthathighpressurehoseisconnectedtospraygun
andpump.Turnonwater.
10.StartenginefollowinginstructionsHow to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
11, Test pressurewasher by operating with each quick
connect spray tip.
O-Ring _aaintenance
Purchasean O-Ring Repair Kit,Sears item 75116, at your local
Searsor by cafling1-See-4-MY-HOME(469-4663} or onfine at
www.sears.com,it is not included with the pressure washer.
This kit includes replacemento-rings and a water inbt filter.
Referto the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service
'our 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.
WHEN ADJUSTINGOR MAKINGREPAIRSTO YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WRENTESTINGFORENGmNESPARK
. Use approved spark plug tester.
. DONOT checkfor spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
oimRecommendations
NOTICE When adding oil to the enginecrankcase, use only
high quality 4-stroke automotive detergent oil rated with API
service classification SJ or SL rated SAE10W-30 weight. DO
NOTuse special additives.
1. Choosea viscosity according to table below.
-20 0 20 4(} B(} 8(} IO0°F
=30 =2(} =10 (} 10 2(} 3(} 4(}°0
AMBIENTTEMPERATURE
NOTICE Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used
when the averagetemperature in your area is within the
recommended range.
Checking Oil Levem
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at bast every
8 hours of operation. Keepoil level maintained.
1. Place pressurewasher on a level surface and clean area
around oil dipstick.
2. Removeoil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
insert and remove dipstick without screwing it into the
filler neck.
,
Verify oil is at upper limit mark on dipstick. Replaceand
tighten dipstick.
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OULFILLER CAP/DUPSTICK
LiMiT
Add EngineDii
1. Place pressurewasher on a fiat, level surface.
2. Cleanareaaround oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
3. Checkoil level as described in Checking Oil Level
4. if needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening. Pauseto
permit oil to settle. Fill to upper limit mark on dipstick.
DO NOToverfill.
NOTICE Overfilling with oil could causethe engineto not
start, or hard starting.
o DONOToverfill.
if overthe FULLmarkondipstick,drainoilto reduceoil levelto
FULLmarkondipstick.
5. Replaceoil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten.
Changing Engine oim
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
laboratoryanimals.
Thoroughlywashexposedareaswith soapandwater.
KEEPOUTOFREACHOFCHILDREN.DON%
POLLUTE.CONSERVERESOURCES.RETURN
USEDOiL TOCOLLECTIONCENTERS.
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