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Adding Engine Oil
1.
Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2.
Check oil level as described in "Checking Oil Level".
3.
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.
• DO NOT overfill.
• If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
4.
Replace and tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
Change engine oil after the first 5 hours and every 50 hours
thereafter. If you are using your pressure washer under
extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather, change oil more often.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor
oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
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 20 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 the air cleaner once every 25 hours of operation or
once each year, whichever comes first. 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.
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 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 body.
6.
Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw.
Service Spark Plug
Service the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
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.
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
arrester. Check local laws and regulations. A spark arrester is
available from your nearest Sears service center. If you need
to order a spark arrester, contact your local Sears service
center.
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