Oxygenated Fuels - RIDGID RD80944 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION

OXYGENATED FUELS

NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel containing
greater than 10% ethanol) in this product. It is
a violation of federal law and will damage the
unit and void your warranty.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than
the percentage of oxygenates stated below are not covered
under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E15 and E85
are not.
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 11.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and
property damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep
away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only,
do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills
immediately.
When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the unit
is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the
pressure washer cool before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the
fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
NOTE: This is a 4-cycle engine. DO NOT mix fuel and
lubricant together.
 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 until the cap "clicks".
 Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel
to a machine with a running or hot engine. 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 serious personal injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
See Figures 12 - 15.
NOTICE:
Do not run the pressure washer without water sup-
ply 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 first times use:
 Remove caution label and black plug from the red cap
on pump.
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).
NOTE: The engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that
will prevent the engine from starting and/or running if
there is insufficient lubricant in the crankcase.
 Turn on the garden hose then pull the trigger to relieve air
pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream of water
appears.
NOTE: Make sure the faucet is turned on fully and that
there are no kinks or leaks in the hose.
To start the engine:
 Place the engine switch in the ON ( l ) position.
 Open the fuel valve.
 Push the choke lever to the START position.
 Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs (a
maximum of 6 times).
NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
 Pull the trigger to relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until
a steady stream of water appears.
WARNING:
If the engine does not start after each pull of the
starter grip and rope, squeeze the trigger to relieve
water pressure before attempting to start the en-
gine again. Failure to relieve water pressure can
cause the starter grip and rope to lock up and result
in serious personal injury.
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