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MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
Remove the dipstick to allow lubricant to drain
easier and more quickly.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the engine.
Tilt the pressure washer on its side as shown. Drain lu-
bricant 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 Specifi-
cations
earlier in this manual or the accompanying engine
manual, if applicable.
Replace the oil cap/dipstick.
Before using the pressure washer, check to ensure that
no lubricant is leaking from the engine.
NOTE:
Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of used lubricant.
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 no-
tice any leaking of lubricant around the pump 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.
STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 24.
NOTE: Regular use of fuel stabilizer and pump protector
will give you better performance of the unit and increase
the life of the pump.
WARNING:
While storing, keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides
of this product, including overhead. Allow a minimum of
30 minutes of “cool down” time before storage. Heat cre-
ated by muffler and exhaust gases could be hot enough
to ignite combustible objects.
Store in a dry, covered area where the weather can’t damage it.
It is important to store this product in a frost-free area. Always
empty water from all hoses and the pump before storing.
Drain the fuel tank completely by running the pressure
washer until the gas runs out. Stored gas can go stale in
30 days.
NOTE:
Make sure the water supply is connected and
turned on when allowing the pressure washer engine to
run.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the CLOSED position.
Disconnect both the high pressure hose and the garden
hose from the pump.
Empty the pump by pulling on the starter grip and rope
about 6 times. This should remove most of the liquid from
the pump.
NOTICE:
If the location where your pressure washer is stored will
fall below 32°F, the use of a pump protector is required
before storing to prevent freeze damage. Freeze damage
will void your warranty.
Drain the lubricant and replace with fresh, clean lubricant
as described in
Adding/Checking Engine Lubricant
in
the
Operation
section of this manual.
Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug.
Pour about a teaspoon of clean, air-cooled, four-cycle
lubricant through the spark plug hole into the combustion
chamber.
Leaving the spark plug out, pull the starter grip and rope
two or three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
Inspect the spark plug and clean or replace, as necessary.
Reinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire
disconnected.
Clean the air filter.
Extend the starter grip and rope to check its condition.
If the rope is frayed, have it replaced immediately by a
qualified service center.
Remove all hoses. Coil the hoses and store as shown.
Do not allow the hose to become kinked.
Store the unit and accessories in an area that does not
reach freezing temperatures. Do not store near furnace or
other sources of heat that could dry out the pump seals.
