Pump Lubrication; Pump Maintenance - Power Stroke PS80555E Manual Del Operador

CLEANING/REPLACING THE AIR FILTER
See Figure 23.
A dirty air filter will cause starting difficulty, loss of perfor-
mance, and shorten the life span of the engine. Check the
air filter monthly. For best performance, replace the air filter
at least once a year.
 Push the tab on the air filter cover to open, then remove
the air filter cover.
 Lift the edge of the air filter carefully and pull it out.
 Brush the air filter lightly to clean.
 Reinstall the air filter.
NOTE: Make sure the filter is seated properly inside the
cover. Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt to enter
the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
 Reinstall the air filter cover.
CHANGING ENGINE LUBRICANT
See Figure 24.
 Shut off the engine.
 Clean the area around the oil cap/dipstick, then remove
the oil cap/dipstick.
NOTE: Remove the dipstick to allow lubricant to drain
easier and more quickly.
 Tilt the pressure washer on its side as shown. Drain
lubricant into approved container.
NOTE: Drain the lubricant while the engine is still warm
but not hot. Warm lubricant will drain quickly and more
completely.
WARNING:
Do not change engine lubricant while it is hot. Accidental
contact with hot engine lubricant could result in serious
burns.
 After the crankcase is completely drained, return the
pressure washer to an upright position.
 Fill with lubricant following the instructions in Adding/
Checking Engine Lubricant earlier in this manual.
For amount of lubricant needed to refill, see Product
Specifications earlier in this manual or the accompanying
engine manual, if applicable.
NOTE: Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of used lubricant.
CHECKING SPARK PLUG
See Figure 25.
 Clean the area around the base of the spark plug before
removing to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
Remove spark plug.
 Clean off carbon deposits on the spark plug electrode
using a plug cleaner or wire brush. Replace the plug if
worn or reuse is questionable. For replacement spark
MAINTENANCE
plug, see Product Specifications earlier in this manual
or the accompanying engine manual, if applicable.
 Check electrode gap. The gap should be 0.7 - 0.8 mm.
Adjust the gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the
ground electrode.
 Check the condition of the spark plug gasket.
 Reinstall spark plug. Start the spark plug in its threads
by hand and finger-tighten.
 Tighten with wrench to compress washer. If spark plug
is new, use 1/2 turn to compress washer appropriate
amount. If reusing old spark plug, use 1/8 to 1/4 turn for
proper washer compression.
NOTE: An improperly tightened spark plug will become
very hot and could damage the engine.

PUMP LUBRICATION

The pump on this product was lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.

PUMP MAINTENANCE

Routinely make a visual inspection of the pump. If you notice
any leaking of lubricant around the pump oil seals, take the
pressure washer to a qualified service center for repair.
There are no user serviceable parts to the pressure washer
pump. Any attempt to service or alter the pump may dam-
age the pressure washer and void your product warranty.
USING THE BATTERY MAINTAINER CHARGER
See Figure 26.
When storing the pressure washer, connect the battery
maintainer charger to keep the battery fully charged and
ready for use.
NOTE: The battery maintainer charger provided should only
be used with the 12V 4.5Ah/20HR sealed lead acid battery
model LPL 12-4.5 or RT1245B supplied with this pressure
washer.
 Plug the battery maintainer charger into a standard house-
hold 120V receptacle. Make sure the household power
supply is 120V, AC only, 60 Hz.
 Disconnect the starter cable on the pressure washer from
the connection port on the battery.
 Connect the battery maintainer charger to the connection
port on the battery. The light on the battery maintainer
charger will illuminate red while the battery is charging.
 The battery will become slightly warm to the touch while
charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
When battery is fully charged, the red light will turn green.
NOTE: If the light does not illuminate, the battery main-
tainer fuse may need to be replaced. Check the fuse and
replace if needed.
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