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MAINTENANCE &
CARE
AFTER EACH USE
Follow these procedures after each use:
1.
Shut off engine and turn off water supply. Release water pressure by pointing spray gun in a safe direction
and squeezing the trigger.
2.
Disconnect high pressure hose, spray gun, and nozzle. .Drain water from items and use a rag to wipe down
the outside of the hose and spray gun.
3.
Empty the water from the pump by pulling the recoil starter 6 times.
4.
Store unit in a clean and dry area after it has had achance to cool down.
5.
Use of a pressure washer pump conditioner is recommended. Follow the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the pump conditioner.
CHECKING THE OIL
Check the oil level of the pressure washer according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule in Figure 17.
The pressure washer should be checked before each use for proper oil level. This is a critical step for proper
engine starting. To check the oil level:
1.
Make sure the pressure washer is on a level surface.
2.
Clean around oil fill. Remove dipstick and wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag. Insert the dipstick into the oil fill opening without
screwing in. Remove the dipstick to check the oil mark. Add oil if
the oil mark covers less than one half of the dipstick.
3.
Slowly add more oil and repeat step 2 until the oil mark reaches to
the top of dipstick (Fig. 18). Do not over fill the crankcase. Reinstall
oil dip- stick.
Fig. 18 - Oil Fill Opening,
Dipstick and Oil Level
CHANGING OIL
(Fig. 19)
Change the oil according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule in Fig. 17. Change the oil when the
outside temperature is warm to allow for complete drainage. Change oil more often if operating under heavy
load or high ambient temperatures. It is also necessary to drain the oil from the crankcase if it has become
contaminated with water or dirt. The oil capacity of the pressure washer engine is 500ml. Add oil when the
oil level is low. For proper type and weight of oil refer to the “add oil” portion of the “Pressure washer
Preparation” section. To change oil:
1
.
Shut off engine. Clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick to keep
out debris then remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
2
.
Place an oil pan on the ground to catch oil. Remove oil drain plug to
empty out the oil from the crankcase (Fig. 19).
3
.
Once oil is completely drained, install the oil drain plug. Refill the
engine with new oil as instructed in the manual under Adding/Checking
Oil.
Oil Drain Plug
Fig. 19
