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3. Cleanareaaroundoilfill,removeoilfill cap/dipstick.
Wipedipstickclean.
4. Tipyourpressurewashertodrainoilfromoilfillintoa
suitablecontainermakingsureyoutipyourunitaway
fromsparkplug.Whencrankcaseisempty,return
pressurewashertouprightposition.
5. Slowlypourrecommendedoil(about18oz.)intooilfill
opening.Pausetopermitoiltosettle.Fillto"Full"mark
ondipstick.
6. Wipedipstickcleaneachtimeoillevelischecked.DO
NOToverfill.
7. Replaceandtightendipstick.
8. Wipeupanyremainingoil.
9. Reconnectsparkplugwiretosparkplug.
Service Air Cleaner
Your enginewill not run properly and may be damagedif you
run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Servicethe air cleaner once every 25 hours of operation or
once eachyear, whichever comes first. Service more often if
operating under dirty or dusty conditions. Replacementsare
available at your local Sears service center.
To servicethe air cleaner, felJewthese steps:
1. Remove screw (A).
2. Carefully removeair cleaner assembly to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.
3. Takeair cleaner assembly apart and clean all parts.
Wash foam air cleaner (B) in liquid detergent and water.
Squeezedry in a clean cloth.
4. SATURATEfoam air cleaner in engine oil and squeeze in
a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
5. Reinstall clean or new foam air cleaner in base (6).
6. Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw.
NOTE:You can purchase new air filter elements by calling
1-800-4-1VlY-HOME(46g-4663).
ServiceSpark Plug
Servicethe spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
1. Cleanarea around spark plug.
2. Removeand inspect spark plug.
3. Replacespark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or
porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended replacement
plug. See Specifications.
4. Checkelectrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set spark
plug gap to 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) if necessary.
5. Install spark plug and tighten firmly.
NOTE:You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-800-4-MY-HOIViE(469-4663).
Spark ArresterService
Your engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester, in
some areas,it is illegal to operatean engine without a spark
arrester. Check local laws and regulations. A spark arrester is
available from your nearest Sears service center. If you need
to order a spark arrester, please call 1-800-4-1VIY-HOME
(46g-4663).
The spark arrester must be serviced every50 hours to keep it
functioning as designed.
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot.
Allow the muffler to cool before servicing the spark arrester.
WARHIHG
_ ontact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
_ Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
* DONOTtouch hot partsandAVOIDhot exhaustgases.
* Allowequipmentto cool beforetouching.
* Keepat least5 feet(152cm) of clearanceonall sidesof
pressurewasherincludingoverhead.
* Codeof FederalRegulation(CFR)Title 36Parks,Forests,and
PublicPropertyrequireequipmentpoweredby an internal
combustionengineto haveasparkarrester,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorder,complyingto USDAForestservice
standard5100-1Cor later revision.Inthe Stateof Californiaa
sparkarresteris requiredundersection4442 of the California
Publicresourcescode.Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.
Removespark arrester screenfor cleaning and inspection.
Replaceif screen is damaged.
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