Task Force 020390 - Engine Maintenance Procedures

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Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or
at least every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level
maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a
level surface.
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with
clean cloth. Replace and tighten dipstick.
Remove and check oil level.
3. Verify oil is at FULL mark (top hole) on
dipstick. See Figure 20. Replace and
tighten dipstick.
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 on dipstick.
DO NOT overll.
4. Replace and tighten 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. 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 ll, remove oil ll cap/
dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from
oil ll into a suitable container, making sure
you tip your unit so spark plug is up. When
crankcase is empty, return pressure washer
to upright position.
5. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 20 oz.
(0.6 l)) into oil ll opening. Pause to permit oil
to settle. Fill to “Full” mark on dipstick.
Figure 20
NOTICE: Overlling with oil may cause the
engine to not start, or hard starting.
DO NOT overll.
If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to •
reduce oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.
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.
WARNING: Unintentional sparking can result
in re or electric shock.
When adjusting or making repairs to your
pressure washer
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the •
spark plug and place the wire where it cannot
contact spark plug.
When testing for engine spark
Use approved spark plug tester.•
DO NOT check for spark with spark •
plug removed.