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MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Specifi cation
1. Only use the engine oil specifi ed in Figure 35.
°F
-20
020324060
50 80 100
°C
-30 -20
-10 0
10 20 30
40
5W-30
10W-30
SAE 30
Figure 35 – Recommended Oil
2. Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE
2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL.
Checking Engine Oil
NOTICE
Always maintain proper engine oil level. Failure to
maintain proper engine oil level could result in severe
damage to the engine and/or shorten the life of the
engine.
Always use the specifi ed engine oil. Failure to use the
specifi ed engine oil can cause accelerated wear
and/or shorten the life of the engine.
Model WP2700
Engine oil level should be checked before every use.
1. Always operate or maintain the pressure washer on
a fl at surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. With a damp rag, clean around the oil fi ll plug/
dipstick.
5. Remove oil fi ll plug/dipstick (see Figure 36).
Figure 36 – Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick – WP2700
6. Check oil level:
When checking the engine oil, remove the oil fi ll
plug/dipstick and wipe it clean. Thread the oil fi ll
plug/dipstick all the way back in and then remove
and check the oil level on the oil fi ll plug/dipstick.
x Acceptable Oil Level – Oil is at the F line on the
oil fi ll plug/dipstick (see Figure 37).
x Low Oil – Oil is below the F line on the oil fi ll plug/
dipstick (see Figure 37).
Figure 37 – Checking Oil Level – WP2700
Model WP3000
Engine oil level should be checked before every use.
1. Always operate or maintain the pressure washer on
a fl at surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).