Manual

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
_i, WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHENADJUSTINGORMAKINGREPAIRSTOYOURPRESSURE
WASHER
• Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplugandplace
the wirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
• Useapprovedsparkplugtester.
• DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.
Oil
OilRecommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptableif classified for service SF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. DONOTuse specialadditives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Usethe chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature rangeexpected.
oF
104 -- _ ,
86
6850@_mw_
32 o
14
-4
-22
oC
• 40
__ 30
__ 20
10
-10
-20
-30
* Below40°F(4°C)the useof SAE30 will resultin hardstarting.
** Above80°F(27°C)the useof 10W30maycauseincreasedoil
consumption.Oheckoil levelmorefrequently.
O OTICE 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.
CheckingOilLevel
Oil level should be checked prior to eachuse or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keepoil level maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Remove oil fill cap and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill opening.
Replaceand tighten oil fill cap.
AddingEngineOil
1. Makesure pressurewasher is on a level surface.
2. Checkoil level as described in Checking Oil Level
3. If needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the point
of overflowing at oil fill cap.
4. Replaceand tighten oil fill cap.
ChangingEngineOil
If you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty
or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil
more often.
_i, CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact
with used motor oil.
• Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskincancerin certain
laboratoryanimals.
• Thoroughlywashexposedareaswith soapandwater.
KEEPOUTOFREACHOF CHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVERESOURCES.RETURN
USEDOIL TO COLLECTIONCENTERS.
Changeoilwhileengineis stillwarmfromrunning,asfollows:
Makesure unit is on a level surface..
2.
.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Cleanareaaround oil drain plug (A). The oil drain plug is
located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.
.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Removeoil drain plug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Removeoil
fill cap.
Slowly pour oil (about 20 oz.) into oil fill opening (B) to
the point of overflowing (6) at oil fill cap.
Reinstall oil fill cap. Finger tighten cap securely.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
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