Use and Care Guide
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OXYGENATED FUELS
NOTICE
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. Only use unleaded gasoline containing up to 10%
ethanol. It is a violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void your warranty.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel
containing more than the percentage of oxygenates stated below are not covered under
warranty.
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK (See Figure 9)
DANGER
WARNING
and property damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from ignition sources, handle
outdoors only, do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel to a machine with a
running or hot engine. When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the unit is sitting on
until the cap “clicks.” Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke
NOTE: This is a 4-cycle engine. DO NOT mix fuel and lubricant together.
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• Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it. Remove the fuel cap.
• Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly pour gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to
approximately 1-1/2 in. below the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel expansion).
• Replace fuel cap and tighten until the cap “clicks”.
• Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
OPERATION