Operating instructions

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
WARHIHG
_ Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHENADJUSTINGORMAKINGREPAIRSTOYOURPRESSURE
WASHER
* Disconnectthe sparkplugwire fromthe sparkplugandplace
the wire whereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
* Useapprovedsparkplugtester.
, DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.
Oil
OiiRecemmendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF,SG,
SH, SJ or higher. Do not usespecial additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Usethe chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature rangeexpected.
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* Below40%(4°C)the useof SAE30will resultin hardstarting.
** Above80°F(27°C)the useof 10W30maycauseincreasedoil
consumption.Checkoil levelmorefrequently.
NOTE:Synthetic oil meeting ILSACGF-2,API
certification mark and API service symbol with
"SJ/CF ENERGYCONSERVING"or higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Useof synthetic oil
does not alter required oil change intervals.
CheckingOilLevel
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keepoil level maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Remove oil fill cap and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill opening.
Replaceand tighten oil fill cap.
AddingEngineOil
1. Makesure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Checkoil level as described in Checking OffLevel
3. If needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill openingto the point
of overflowing at oil fill cap.
4. Replaceand tighten oil fill cap.
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.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact with used motor
oil.
Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskincancerin certain
laboratoryanimals.
Thoroughlywashexposedareaswith soapandwater.
KEEPOUTOF REACHOF CHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVERESOURCES.RETURN
USEDOIL TO COLLECTIONCENTERS.
Changeoil while engineisstillwarmfrom running,as follows:
1. Makesure unit is on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
placethe wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
3. Cleanareaaround oil drain plug (A). The oil drain plug is
locatedat base of engine, opposite carburetor.
4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Removeoil
fill cap.
6. Slowly pour oil (about 20 oz.) into oil fill opening (B) to
the point of overflowing (C) at oil fill cap.
7. Reinstall oil fill cap. Fingertighten cap securely.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil.
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