Service
Spark
Pmug
Service the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
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.
1.
Clean area around spark plug.
2.
Remove and inspect spark plug.
3.
Replace spark plug with recommended
plug if
electrodes are worn or if insulator is cracked or
chipped.
4.
Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
set gap at 0.030 inches (0.76mm), if necessary.
5.
Install spark plug, tighten securely.
NOTE: You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-800-366-PART.
Spark
Arrester
Service
Your engine is not factory-equipped
with a spark
arrester. In some areas, it is illegal to operate an
engine without a spark attester. 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 1-800-366-PART.
The spark attester must be serviced every 50 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 spark
attester.
WARN NG
DO NOT touch
hot surfaces,
Allow
equipment
to coo! before
touching.
The pressure
washer
must be at least 5 feet from
structures
having
combustible
walls
and/or
other
combustible
materials,
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance
on all sides
of pressure
washer
for adequate
cooling,
maintenance
and servicing.
In the State of California
a spark arrester
is required
by law
(Section
4442 of the California
Public Resources
Code).
Other states may have similar
laws, Federal laws apply on
federal
lands, If you equip the muffler
with a spark arrester,
it must be maintained
in effective
working
order,
•
Remove spark attester screen for cleaning and
inspection.
•
Replace if screen is damaged.
Air Cooling
System
Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling
fins and cannot be observed without partial engine
disassembly. For this reason, we recommend you have
an authorized Sears service dealer clean the cooling
system per recommended intervals (see "Maintenance
Schedule" on page 13). Equally important is to keep top
of engine free from debris. See "Clean Debris".
Keep areas within heavy line clear of debris.
C_ean Combustion
Chamber
We recommend you have an authorized Sears sewice
dealer remove combustion deposits from the cylinder,
cylinder head, top of piston and around valves per
recommended intervals (see "Maintenance Schedule"
on page 13).
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