Generac 000393a Manuel Du Propriétaire page 16

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
NOTE: Trigger should spring back into place
and lock when released.
Nozzle Maintenance
WARNING
Fluid Injection. This machine produces
high-pressure fluid streams that can pierce
skin. Fluid injection could result in death or
serious injury.
A pulsing sensation felt when squeezing spray
gun trigger may be caused by excessive
pump pressure. Typical causes of excessive
pump pressure are nozzle clog or restriction.
Immediately clean nozzle as follows:
1. Turn engine and water supply OFF.
NOTE: Keep high-pressure hose connected
to pump and spray gun while system is
pressurized.
2. Relieve spray gun water pressure.
3. Remove nozzle from lance.
4. See 4-2. Use a paper clip to remove
Figure
debris.
Figure 4-2. Remove Debris
5. See Figure 4-3. Remove lance from spray
gun and back flush thoroughly.
Figure 4-3. Back Flush Lance
6. Install nozzle on lance.
7. Install lance on spray gun.
8. Verify hose is connected to pump water
inlet, and high-pressure hose is connected
to spray gun and pump.
9. Turn water ON.
10. Start engine.
11. Test power washer by operating with each
quick connect nozzle.
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Engine Maintenance
Engine Oil Recommendations
To maintain the product warranty, the engine
oil should be serviced in accordance with the
recommendations of this manual. For your
convenience, maintenance kits designed and
intended for use on this product are available
from the manufacturer that include engine oil,
oil filter, air filter, spark plug(s), a shop towel
(000106b)
and funnel. These kits can be obtained from
an Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD).
Climate
viscosity. See chart to select correct viscosity.
* Below 50°F (10°C) use of SAE 30 will result
in hard start.
** Above 80°F (27°C) use of 10W30 may
cause increased oil consumption. Inspect
oil level more frequently.
Inspect Engine Oil Level
000109
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or
every 8 hours of operation.
1. Place power washer on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill.
3. See
and wipe dipstick clean.
000131
4. Thread oil fill cap/dipstick into filler neck.
Oil level is checked with dipstick fully
inserted.
5. See
and verify oil level is within safe operating
range.
determines proper
10W-30**
5W-30
Figure 4-4. Oil Viscosity
Figure 4-5. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick
Figure 4-5. Engine Oil Fill
Figure 4-6. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick
Owner's Manual for Power Washer
engine oil
SAE 30*
000130
000115