Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
1.
Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until fuel
tank is empty.
2.
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark
plug.
3.
Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
Wipe dipstick clean.
4.
Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from oil fill into a
suitable container making sure you tip your unit away
from spark plug. When crankcase is empty, return
pressure washer to upright position.
5.
Slowly pour recommended oil (about 18 oz.) into oil fill
opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to "Full" mark
on dipstick.
6. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO
NOT overfill.
7. Replace and tighten dipstick.
8. Wipe up any remaining oil.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you
run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often if operating
under dirty or dusty conditions. Replacements are available
at your local Sears service center.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1.
Remove screw (A).
A
B
2.
Carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.
3.
Take air cleaner assembly apart and clean all parts.
Wash foam air cleaner (B) in liquid detergent and water.
Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
4. SATURATE foam air cleaner in engine oil and squeeze in
a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
5. Reinstall clean or new foam air cleaner in base (C).
6. Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw.
NOTE: You can purchase new air filter elements by calling
1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663).
Service Spark Plug
Changing the spark plug will help your engine to start easier
and run better.
1.
Clean area around spark plug.
2.
Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or
porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended replacement
plug. See Specifications.
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset
spark plug gap to recommended gap if necessary (see
Specifications).
5.
Install spark plug and tighten firmly.
NOTE: You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663).
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester
Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect for
damage or carbon blockage. If replacement parts are required,
make sure to use only original equipment replacement parts.
NOTE: If you need to order a spark arrester, please call
1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663).
WARNING: Contact with muffler area can result in
fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section
C
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.
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serious burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage