Care and Maintenance
NOTE: The engine is equipped with an "Oil Alert System".
This system will automatically stop the engine before the
oil level falls below a safe limit. To avoid the inconvenience
of an unexpected shutdown, always check the engine oil
level before startup.
Checking Oil Level
The oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least
every 8 hours of operation. Keep the oil level maintained.
1. Make sure the power washer is on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill cap.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
4. Insert dipstick into filler neck but do not screw it in.
5. Verify oil is at proper level on the dipstick.
6. Replace and tighten oil fill cap, finger tight.
Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure the power washer is on a level surface.
2. Check the oil level as described in Checking Oil Level
section.
3. I f level is low, fill until the oil level is between "L" and "H"
on the dipstick.
4. Verify oil level per the Checking Oil Level section.
5. Replace and tighten the oil fill cap, finger tight.
Changing Engine Oil
Change oil more often if exposing power washing machine
to an unclean, harsh temperature, or wet environment.
CAUTION
Prolonged or repeated skin contact to motor oil can
be harmful, and potentially life-threatening.
• Keep motor oil out of reach of children.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain animals.
• Use warm soap and water to thoroughly clean hands if
exposed to motor oil.
Change oil while the engine is still warm from running:
1. Set the unit on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
separate the two parts to prevent contact.
3. Clean the area around the oil drain plug (A).
The oil drain plug is located at the base of the engine,
opposite the carburetor.
4. Remove the oil fill cap.
5. Remove the oil drain plug and drain all oil into a suitable
container.
6. Reinstall the oil drain plug and tighten when all oil has
been removed.
7. Slowly pour fresh oil into the oil fill opening until the oil
level is between "X" and "X" on the dipstick.
DO NOT overfill.
8. Re-insert oil dipstick and firmly hand tighten.
9. Clean up any excess or spilled oil on machine.
10. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with all local
regulations.
SERVICE AIR CLEANER
Running your engine with a dirty air cleaner can cause
harm to your machine, and void warranty. Service more
often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
To service the air cleaner:
1. Pull on air cleaner cover latch and remove cover.
2. Loosen wing nut.
3. Carefully remove filter assembly.
4. Remove foam filter.
5. To clean cartridge, gently tap on a flat surface.
6. Reinstall foam filter.
7. Reinstall clean or new cartridge assembly.
8. Reinstall wing nut and tighten.
9. Install cover by snapping latch closed.
SERVICE SPARK PLUG
Servicing the spark plug will ensure that the engine
initiates quickly and maintains start reliability.
1. Clean the area around the spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect the spark plug.
3. Check the electrode gap with a wire feeler gauge and
reset the spark plug gap to the recommended gap, if
necessary (see Specifications).
4. Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are
pitted, burned or the porcelain is cracked. Use the
recommended replacement plug. See Specifications.
5. Install the spark plug and tighten firmly.
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