Before first use, pour all but 2 oz. of the provided lubricant
into the engine through the oil fill hole. Check and add
additional lubricant as needed until the level reaches the
upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick. Do not
overfill.
Replace the oil cap/dipstick and securely tighten.
To check engine lubricant level:
Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Do not tilt.
Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.
Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not rethread.
Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lu-
bricant level should fall within the hatched area on the
dipstick.
If level is low, add 4-stroke engine lubricant (SAE 30 or
SAE 10W30) until the level reaches the upper portion of
the hatched area on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause ex-
cessive smoke and engine damage.
ETHANOL-BLENDED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a viola-
tion of federal law and will damage the unit and void
your warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing
up to 10% ethanol.
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 10.
DANGER:
Risk of fire and serious burns: Never remove fuel cap
when unit is running. Shut off engine and allow the unit
to cool at least five minutes. Remove cap slowly.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and prop-
erty damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from
ignition sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke
while adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never remove
fuel cap or add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
engine. Make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level sur-
face and only add fuel outdoors. If the engine is hot, let
the unit cool for at least five minutes before adding fuel.
After fueling, immediately replace fuel cap and tighten
securely. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before
starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open
flames and sparks! Failure to follow these instructions
could result in a fire and cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap, tank, or line is a
fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. If you find
any leaks, correct the problem before using the product.
Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause
serious personal injury.
NOTE: This is a 4-cycle engine. DO NOT mix fuel and
lubricant together.
Move the fuel valve to the CLOSED position.
Mix fuel stabilizer with gasoline according to fuel stabilizer
manufacturer's directions.
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 securely.
Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
See Figures 11 - 13.
NOTICE:
Do not run the pressure washer without water supply
connected and turned on, as this may damage the high
pressure seals and decrease pump life. Completely
unwind the hose from its reel or coil and make sure the
hose is not being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other
objects that may lessen or prevent water flow to the
pressure washer.
Before starting the engine:
Connect all hoses.
NOTE: Make sure the pressure washer's water intake
screen is in place and unclogged before connecting
garden hose.
Check all fluids (lubricant and gas).
Page 9 — English