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Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or
at least every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level
maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a
level surface.
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with
clean cloth. Replace and tighten dipstick.
Remove and check oil level.
3. Verify oil is at FULL mark (top hole) on
dipstick. See Figure 20. Replace and
tighten dipstick.
Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a
level surface.
2. Check oil 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.
4. Replace and tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your pressure washer
under extremely dirty or dusty conditions,
or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more often.
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 fill, remove oil fill cap/
dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from
oil fill into a suitable container, making sure
you tip your unit so spark plug is up. When
crankcase is empty, return pressure washer
to upright position.
5. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 20 oz.
(0.6 l)) into oil fill opening. Pause to permit oil
to settle. Fill to "Full" mark on dipstick.
WARNiNG: Unintentional sparking can result
in fire or electric shock.
When adjusting or making repairs to your
pressure washer
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and place the wire where it cannot
contact spark plug.
When testing for engine spark
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark
plug removed.
Figure 20
NOTICE: Overfilling with oil may cause the
engine to not start, or hard starting.
DO NOT overfill.
• If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to
reduce oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.
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.
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