G-Ring Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring Repair Kit at your local Searsor by calling
1-OO8-4-MY-HOME (469-4663} or online at www.sears.com.It
is not includedwith the pressurewasher.This kit includes
replacement o -rings, rubberwasher and water inlet filter. Referto
the instruction sheetprovidedin the kit to serviceyour unit's
o-rings.
WARHIHG
The high pressure stream of water that this
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equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible amputation.
• NEVER repairleakingconnections with sealant o f anykind.
Replace o-ringor seal.
ENGJHE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
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electric shock.
WHENADJUSTING ORMAKINGREPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
. Disconnect the spark plugwire from the sparkplugand place
the wire whereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHENTESTING FORENGINE SPARK
• Useapproved sparkplug tester.
. DONOTcheck f or sparkwith sparkplug removed.
Oil
Off Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
oF
104
86
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m"
68
5o
32
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14
-4
-22
°C
40
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30
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g
= -lO
° LIj L--2°
* Below40°F(4°0) the useof SAE30 will result in hard starting.
** Above80°F(27°0)the useof 10W30maycauseincreased oil
consumption. C heckoil levelmorefrequently.
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OTE: Synthetic oil meeting iLSAC GF-2, API
certification mark and API service symbol with
"SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING or higher, is an
acceptableoil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil
does not alter required oil change intervals.
CheckingOil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
5 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.
Replaceand tighten dipstick. Removeand and check oil
level.
3.
Verify oil is at "Full" mark on dipstick. Replace and
tighten dipstick.
Adding EngineOil
1.
2.
3.
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Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
Checkoil level as described in Checking Oil Level
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.
Ifoverthe FULLmarkon dipstick,drainoil to reduceoil level t o
FULLmarkon dipstick.
4.
Replaceand tighten dipstick.
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