Check Pump Oil; Fuel; Water Supply; Connect Water Supply - DR Power Equipment DPW3800DMN El Manual Del Propietario

Check Pump Oil

1. Place power washer on a flat, level sur-
face.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove
vented cap/dipstick. See
Figure 2-6.Check Pump Oil
3. Check to confirm oil level is within the
markings on the dipstick. See
oil is required, see Maintenance section.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. See Preventive Maintenance
information.
5. Install oil dipstick until finger tight.
6. Clean up any spilled oil.
Figure 2-7.Pump Oil Dipstick

Fuel

Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable.
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels.Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
1. Verify unit is OFF and cooled for a mini-
mum of two minutes prior to fueling.
2. Place unit on level ground in a well venti-
lated area.
Owner's Manual for Power Washer
Figure 2-4.
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for additional
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3. Clean area around fuel cap and remove
cap slowly.
4. Slowly add recommended fuel. Do not
overfill.
Figure 2-8.Add Recommended Fuel
5. Install fuel cap.
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NOTE: Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before
starting unit.
2-5. If

Water Supply

NOTE: DO NOT run unit without sufficient
water supply. Failure to follow water supply
requirements will void unit warranty.
Water supply must meet the following require-
ments:
• DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply.
• Water temperature must be less than 100
°F (38 ºC).
• Water supply hose length must not exceed
50 ft (15.2 m).
• Water must be greater than 3.8 gallons per
minute (17.3 liters per minute) and no less
than 30 psi (206.8 kPa).
• DO NOT use a one-way valve, vacuum
breaker, or check valve in any part of the
water supply.

Connect Water Supply

1. Remove and discard shipping cap from
the pump water inlet.
2. Run water supply for 30 seconds prior to
connection to eliminate debris.
3. See
debris. Clean screen or replace as neces-
sary. DO NOT run power washer if inlet
(000105)
screen is damaged or missing.
Figure 2-9. Inspect inlet screen (A) for
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