Manual

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
WARHIHG
_-,_J_ Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHENADJUSTINGORMAKINGREPAIRSTOYOUR
PRESSUREWASHER
* Disconnectthesparkplugwire fromthe sparkplugandplace
the wire whereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
* Useapprovedsparkplugtester.
* DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.
Oil
OIl Recommendations
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 NOTuse special 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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86 _
68
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32 _
14
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-22
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l-r =-10
°
* Below40°F(4°0) the useof SAE30 will resultin hardstarting.
** Above80°F(27°0)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.
Checkingoil level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keepoil level maintained.
1. Makesure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replaceand tighten dipstick. Removeand and check oil
level.
3. Verify oil is at "Full" mark on dipstick. Replaceand
tighten dipstick.
AddingEngineOil
1.
2.
3.
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Makesure pressure washer is on a level surface.
Checkoil level as described in Checking Oil Level
If needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill openingto the
"Full" mark on dipstick. DO NOToverfill.
NOTICE
Overfilling with oil may causethe engineto not start, or
hard starting.
DONOToverfill.
Ifoverthe FULLmarkon dipstick,drainoil to reduceoil levelto
FULLmarkon dipstick.
4. Replaceand tighten dipstick.
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