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OPERATION
wARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
wARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
wARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
wARNING:
Never direct a water stream toward people or
pets, or any electrical device. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool around the house for cleaning most
small to large horizontal or vertical exterior surfaces, smaller
exterior objects and structures, and outdoor equipment and
tools.* You can:
Clean or remove mold and mildew from weathered decks,
driveways, patios, walkways, sidewalks, etc.
Remove dirt from various exterior vertical surfaces such
as house exteriors, siding, fences, brick, concrete or stone
walls, etc.
Wash boats, outdoor furniture, powered or non-powered
garden equipment, gutters, window screens, grills, play-
ground equipment, etc.
*Always test in an inconspicuous area first.
ADDING LUBRICANT TO ThE ENGINE
See Figure 12.
NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately
4 oz. of lubricant in the engine from testing. You must add
lubricant to the engine before starting it the first time.
NOTICE:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding
lubricant will result in engine failure.
Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.
Using 4-stroke engine lubricant (SAE 30 or SAE 10W30),
add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises to the up-
per portion of the hatched area on the dipstick (18 oz.,
4-cycle engine lubricant provided). Do not overfill.
Replace the oil cap /dipstick and securely tighten.
OXYGENATED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel containing
greater than 10% ethanol) in this product. It is
a violation of federal law and will damage the
unit and void your warranty.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than
the percentage of oxygenates stated below are not covered
under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E15 and E85
are not.
ADDING GASOLINE TO ThE FUEL TANK
See Figure 13.
wARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and
property damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep
away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only,
do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills
immediately.
When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the unit
is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the
pressure washer cool before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the
fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
NOTE: This is a 4-cycle engine. DO NOT mix fuel and
lubricant together.
Mix fuel stabilizer with gasoline according to fuel stabilizer
manufacturer's directions.
Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it.
Remove the fuel cap.
Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly
pour gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately
1/2 in. below the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel
expansion).
Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
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