Owner`s manual

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Before performing maintenance on
the pressure washer, review Safety
on page 7 and the following
safety messages.
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WARNING
!
Avoid accidentally starting the
pressure washer during maintenance
by removing the spark plug boot from
the spark plug.
Allow hot components to cool to
the touch prior to performing any
maintenance procedure.
Internal pressure can build in the
engine crankcase while the engine
is running. Removing the oil fi ll plug/
dipstick while the engine is hot can
cause extremely hot oil to spray out
of the crankcase and can severely
burn skin. Allow engine oil to cool for
several minutes before removing the oil
fi ll plug/dipstick.
Always perform maintenance in a well-
ventilated area. Gasoline fuel and fuel
vapors are extremely fl ammable and
can ignite under certain conditions.
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CAUTION
Avoid skin contact with engine oil or
gasoline. Prolonged skin contact with
engine oil or gasoline can be harmful.
Frequent and prolonged contact with
engine oil may cause skin cancer.
Take protective measures and wear
protective clothing and equipment.
Wash all exposed skin with soap and
water.
Maintenance Schedule
!
WARNING
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Failure to perform periodic
maintenance or not following
maintenance procedures can cause the
pressure washer to malfunction and
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Periodic maintenance intervals vary depending on
pressure washer operating conditions. Operating the
pressure washer under severe conditions, such as
sustained high-load, high-temperature, or unusually
wet or dusty environments, will require more frequent
periodic maintenance. The intervals listed in the
maintenance schedule should be treated only as a
general guideline.
Following the maintenance schedule is important to
keep the pressure washer in good operating condition.
The following is a summary of maintenance items by
periodic maintenance intervals.