Engine Maintenance - Craftsman 580.752211 Manual Del Operador

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
_i, WARNING: Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
,_,¢ electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING ORMAKING REPAIRS TOYOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
* Disconnect the sparkplugwirefrom the sparkplugand place
the wirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHEN TESTING FORENGINE SPARK
* Useapproved sparkplugtester.
* DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
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. DONOT use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
oF
104
86 mo_._
68 _m_
5O _
32 °
14
-4
-22 _
°C
,_ 40
__30
_,_20
10
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-20
-30
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above80°F(27°C)the useof 10W30maycauseincreased oil
consumption.Checkoil levelmorefrequently.
NOTE:Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2,API
certification mark and API service symbol with
"SJ/0F ENERGYCONSERVING" o r higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil
does not alter required oil change intervals.
Checkingoil level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Removeoil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replaceand tighten dipstick. Removeand and check oil
level.
3. Verify oil is at "Fulr' mark on dipstick. Replace and
tighten dipstick.
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Adding EngineOil
1. Make sure pressure washer 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
"Fulr' mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
NOT/CE: Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not
start, or hard starting.
• DO NOT overfill.
• If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
4. Replaceand tighten dipstick.
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