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ENGINEMAINTENANCE
_i, WARNING: Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
,_,¢ electric shock.
WHENADJUSTINGORMAKINGREPAIRSTOYOURPRESSURE
WASHER
* Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplugand place
the wirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
* Useapprovedsparkplugtester.
* DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptableif classified for service SF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. DONOTuse special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Usethe chart to select the best viscosity for the
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above80°F(27°C)the useof 10W30maycauseincreasedoil
consumption.Checkoil levelmorefrequently.
NOTE:Synthetic oil meeting ILSACGF-2,API
certification mark and API service symbol with
"SJ/0F ENERGYCONSERVING"or higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil
does not alter required oil change intervals.
CheckingOilLevel
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1. Makesure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Removeoil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replaceand tighten dipstick. Removeand and check oil
level.
3. Verify oil is at "Full" mark on dipstick. Replace and
tighten dipstick.
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AddingEngineOil
1. Makesure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Checkoil level as described in Checking Oil Level
3. If needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the
"Full" mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
NOTICE: Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not
start, or hard starting.
* DONOT overfill.
* If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
4. Replaceand tighten dipstick.
ChangingEngineOil
if you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty
or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil
more often.
_i, CAUTION:Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact
with used motor oil.
* Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskin cancerin certain
laboratoryanimals.
* Thoroughlywashexposedareaswith soapandwater.
KEEPOUT OFREACHOF CHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVERESOURCES.RETURN
USEDOIL TO COLLECTIONCENTERS.
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