Briggs & Stratton PW101-2010 User Manual

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 ll opening to the
FULL mark (A) on dipstick. See Changing Engine
Oil. DO NOT overll.
4. Replace and tighten oil cap/dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your pressure washer under extremely
dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
change the oil more often.
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. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil drain plug. The oil drain
plug is located at base of engine.
4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely
into a suitable container.
5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Remove oil cap/dipstick.
6. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 36 oz.
(1.0 liter)) into oil ll opening. Pause to permit oil
to settle. Fill to FULL mark (A) on dipstick.
7. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked.
DO NOT overll.
8. Reinstall oil cap/dipstick.
Tighten cap securely.
9. Wipe up any spilled 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.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Remove the fastener (B) and the cover (C).
2. Remove the fastener (D) and the lter (E).
3. Remove the pre-cleaner (F), if equipped, from
the lter. To loosen debris, gently tap the lter
on a hard surface. If the lter is excessively dirty,
replace with a new lter.
4. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and
water. Then allow it to thoroughly air dry. Do not
oil the pre-cleaner.
5. Assemble the dry
pre-cleaner to the lter.
6. Install the seal washer (G), the lter, and the pre-
cleaner, if equipped, into the base (H) and onto
stud (J). Make sure lter is properly assembled
into base and secure with the fastener.
7. Install the cover and secure with the fastener (B).
Make
sure the fastener is tight.
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
Specications.
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
reset spark plug gap to recommended gap if
necessary (see Specications).
5. Install spark plug
and tighten rmly.
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.
A
B
C
D
E
F
J
G
H

Briggs & Stratton PW101-2010 Specifications

Pressure and Flow

outlet pressure	4, 000 PSI (275.8 BAR)
flow rate	4.0 GPM (15.14 LPM)
water supply temperature	41°F (5°C) - 100°F (38°C)

Engine Specifications

displacement	25.63 cu. in. (420 cc)
spark plug gap	0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
fuel capacity	6.97 Qt. (6.6 Liters)

Oil Specifications

oil capacity	36 Ounces (1.0 Liter)