Operation; Oxygenated Fuels - RIDGID RD80701 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION

wARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
wARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
wARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not rec-
ommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
wARNING:
Never direct a water stream toward people or
pets, or any electrical device. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and
house siding
 Cleaning cars, boats, motorcycles, outdoor furniture, and
grills
ADDING OIL TO ThE ENGINE
See Figure 9.
NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately
2 oz. of oil in the engine from testing. You must add oil to
the engine before starting it the first time.
CAUTION:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding oil
will result in engine failure.
 Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
 Unscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.
 Using 4-stroke engine oil (SAE 30 or SAE 10W30), add
engine oil until the fluid level rises to the upper portion of
the hatched area on the dipstick (18 oz., 4-cycle engine
oil provided). Do not overfill.
 Replace the oil cap / dipstick and securely tighten.
NOTE: This engine has a total oil capacity of 20 oz.
(.6 liters).

OXYGENATED FUELS

DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT wILL vOID YOUR wAR-
RANTY.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re-
sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated below are not
covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable. E85 is not.
ADDING GASOLINE TO ThE FUEL TANK
See Figure 10.
wARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and
property damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep
away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only,
do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills
immediately.
When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the unit
is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the
pressure washer cool before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the
fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
NOTE: Use unleaded gas only. DO NOT mix oil with gas.
 Turn the engine switch to OFF ( O ).
 Close the fuel valve.
 Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it.
Remove the fuel cap.
 Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly
pour gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately
1/2 in. below the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel
expansion).
 Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
 Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
STARTING AND STOPPING ThE PRESSURE
wAShER
See Figures 11 - 13.
CAUTION:
Do not run the pump without the water supply con-
nected and turned on. This will damage the high
pressure seals and decrease pump life.
Before starting the engine, connect all hoses and check all
fluids (oil and gas). Turn the garden hose on then squeeze
the trigger. This relieves air pressure caused by turning on
the water. Hold the trigger until a steady stream of water
appears.
NOTE: Make sure pump shipping plug has been removed
before starting the unit.
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