Manual

NOTE:
Synthetic oil meetingiLSACGF-2,API certificationmark
and API servicesymbolwith "SJ/CF ENERGYCONSERVING"
or higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures.Use of
syntheticoil doesnotalter requiredoil changeintervals.
NOTE:
Theengine is equippedwithan "0il Alert System". This
systemwill automatically stopthe engine before the oil level
falls below a safe limit.Toavoidtheinconvenienceof an
unexpected shutdown,always checkthe engine oil levelbefore
startup.
CHECK OILLEVEL
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 8
hours of operation.Keepoil level maintained.
1. Makesure powerwasher is on a levelsurface.
2. Cleanareaaroundoil fill and wipe dipstick clean removeoil fill
cap (Figure30).
3. Verifyoil is at the properlevel onthe dipstick.
4. Insert the dipstick into filler neck but do not screw it in.
5. Replaceandtighten oil fill cap.
ADDINGENGINEOIL
1. Makesure powerwasher is on a levelsurface.
2. Checkoil level as describedin CheckingOil Level.
3. If needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening until the proper
level onthe dipstick is reached(Figure30).
4. Insert the dipstick into filler neck but do not screw it in.
5. If levelis tow,fill to the uppermarks onthe dipstick.
6. Replaceandtighten oil fill cap.
CHANG/NGENG/NEOIL
If you are usingyour power washer underextremelydirty or dusty
conditions,or in extremelyhot weather,changethe oil more often.
ACAUTION!
,_ Avoid prolongedor repeatedskincontactwith used
motoroil.
• Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskincancerin certain
laboratoryanimals.
• Thoroughlywashexposedareaswithsoapandwater.
,_ KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN,
• Don'tpollute.Conserveresources.Returnusedoil to collection
centers.
Changeoil while engineis still warm from running, as follows:
1. Makesure unit is on a levelsurface.
2. Disconnectthe sparkplug wire from the spark plugand place
the wire where it cannot contactspark plug.
3. Cleanareaaround oil drain plug (A) (Figure30). The oil drain
plug is locatedat base of engine,oppositecarburetor.
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Figure30 - Oil Drain Plug
4. Removeoil fill cap (Figure31).
5. Removeoil drain plug anddrain oil completely into a suitable
container.
6. Reinstalloil drain plug andtighten securely.
7. Slowly pour oil (about 20 oz.) into oilfill openingto the proper
level onthe dipstick. DONOToverfill.
8. Reinstalloil fill cap. Fingertighten cap securely.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in an accordance with all local
regulations.
Figure31 - Fill EngineOff
SERVICEAIRCLEANER
Yourenginewill not run properly andmay bedamagedif you run it
with a dirty air cleaner.Servicemore often if operatingunderdirty
or dusty conditions.
To servicethe air cleaner,follow these steps:
1. Loosen screw and removecover (Figure32).
2. Carefullyremovefilter assembly.
3. Removefoam filter
4. To cleancartridge, gentlytap on a flat surface.
5. Reinstallfoam filter.
6. Reinstallclean or new cartridgeassembly.
7. Install cover andtightenscrew securely.