Operating instructions

Add EngineOil
1. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
2. Cleanarea around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill
cap/dipstick.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
supplied oil into oil fill opening, frequently checking oil
level. DONOTOVERFILL.
Full
NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer could
damage it and shorten its life.
• DO NOTattempt to crank or start the engine beforeit has been
properly servicedwith the recommended oil. This could result in
an enginefailure.
4. Replaceoil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten.
AddFuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean,fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKi (91 RON). High altitude
use, see High Altitude.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15%
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
NOTICE Avoid pressure washer damage.
Failureto follow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• DONOTuseunapprovedgasolinesuchasE85.
• DONOTmixoil in gasoline.
• DONOTmodifyengineto runonalternatefuels.
,_. WARNING Fueland its vapors areextremelyflammable
and explosivewhich could causeburns,
fire or explosionresulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
WHENADDINGFUEL
• Turn pressure washerengine OFFand let it cool at least2
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DONOT overfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
• Keepfuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• Checkfuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replaceif necessary.
• DONOT light a cigarette or smoke.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage.All fuel is not the
same. If you experiencestarting or performance problems
after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
1. Cleanareaaround fuel fill cap, removecap.
2. Slowly add regular unleadedfuel (A) to fuel tank (B). Be
careful not to overfill. To allow for fuel expansion, do not
fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
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3. Install fuel cap and wait for any spilled fuel to evaporate.
CAUTION! Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which leadsto separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the
fuel system of an enginewhile in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be treated
with a fuel preserveror emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. If adding a fuel preserver, fill the fuel tank with fresh
fuel. If only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel
deterioration during storage. If fuel preserver is not used,
drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Usefresh fuel next season.
SeeStorage for additional information.
NEVERuse engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank as permanent damage may occur.
HighAltitude
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum
85 octane / 85 AKi (89 RON)gasoline is acceptable.To
remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is
required. Operationwithout this adjustment wiii cause
decreasedperformance, increasedfuel consumption, and
increasedemissions. Seea qualified Sears dealerfor high
altitude adjustment information. Operation of the engine at
altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude
kit is not recommended.