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Changing Engine Oil
An oil change is not required. Follow the steps below if
you want to change the oil.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DON’T POLLUTE. CONSERVE
RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO
COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change oil while engine is still warm from
running, as follows:
1. Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until
fuel tank is empty.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil ll, remove oil ll cap/
dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from oil ll
into a suitable container making sure you tip your
unit away from spark plug. When crankcase is
empty, return pressure washer to upright position.
5. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 20 oz.
(0.6 l)) into oil ll opening. Pause to permit oil to
settle. Fill to Full mark (top hole) on dipstick.
6. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked.
DO NOT overll.
7. Replace and tighten dipstick.
8. Wipe up any remaining oil.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged
if you run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often
if operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Pull the latch (A) and open cover (B).
2. Carefully remove air cleaner to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.
3. Wash foam air cleaner (C) in liquid detergent and
water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
4. SATURATE foam 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 (D).
6. Close the cover and resecure the latch.
Service Spark Plug
Changing the spark plug will help your engine to start
easier and run better.
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted,
burned or porcelain is cracked. Use the
recommended replacement plug. See
Specications.
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
reset spark plug gap to recommended gap if
necessary (see Specications).
5. Install spark plug and tighten rmly.
Inspect Muer and Spark Arrester
Inspect the muer for cracks, corrosion, or other
damage. Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and
inspect for damage or carbon blockage. If replacement
parts are required, make sure to use only original
equipment replacement parts.
CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin
contact with used motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
D
C
A
B
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