Add Engine OiJ
1.
Place pressure washer on a flat, Ievei surface.
2.
Cleanarea around oii fiii and remove yeiiow oii fiii cap.
NOTE:See Oil Recommendations in/1/faintenancesection.
Verify provided oiI bottle is the correct viscosity for current
ambient temperature.
3.
Using oiI funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
provided oil bottie into oil fill opening.
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
shorten its life.
DONOT attemptto crankor startthe enginebeforeit hasbeen
properlyservicedwith the recommended o il This may resultin
an enginefailure
4.
Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
Fue{ must meet these requirements:
,
Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
,
A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude
use, see High Aititude.
°
Gasolinewith up to 10% ethanol (gas@@ or up to 15%
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
Avoid pressure washer damage.
Faiiureto foiiow Operator's ManuaI for fueI
recommendations voids warranty.
DONOTuseunapproved gasolinesuchas E85.
DONOTmix oil in gasoline.
DONOTmodifyengineto run on alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabiiizer when adding fuel. See Storage. Ali fuel is not the
same. if you experience starting or performance problems
after using fuei, switch to a different fuel provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
WARNING
Fueiand its vapors are extremely fiammabb and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHENADDmNG FUEL
o Turnpressure washerOFF and let it coolat least2 minutes
beforeremovingfuelcap. Loosencapslowly' t o relievepressure
in tank.
o Fillfuel tankoutdoors.
• DONOToverfilltank.Allowspacefor fue! expansion.
o If fuel spills,wait until it evaporates beforestartingengine.
• Keepfuelawayfrornsparks,openflames,pilot lights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
o DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.
1.
6iean area around fuei fiii cap, remove cap.
2.
Slowly add regular unleaded fue! (A) to fuel tank (B). Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" (4 cm) (C) of tank
space for fuel expansion.
3.
Install fuel cap and wait for any spilled fuel to evaporate.
CAUTION! AlcohoI-bIendedfuels (called gasohoI, ethanoi or
methanol) can attract moisture, which ieadsto separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damagethe
fuel system of an engine whiie in storage.
To avoid engine problems,the fuel system should be treated
with a fuei preserver or emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer, if adding a fuel preserver, fiii the fueI tank with fresh
fuei. if only partiaiiy filied, air in the tank wiii promote fue!
deterioration during storage, if fuet preserver is not used,
drain the fue! tank, start the engine and iet it run untii the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuet next season. See
Storagefor additionaiinformation.
NEVERuseengine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank as permanent damage may occur.