CHANGING/ADDING OIL (FIG. 16)
Change the oil according to the Recommended
Maintenance Schedule. Change the oil when the engine
is warm to allow for complete drainage. Change oil
more often if operating under heavy load or high ambient
temperatures. It is also necessary to drain the oil from the
crankcase if it has become contaminated with water or dirt.
The oil capacity of the pressure washer engine is 14.3 fl oz
(450 ml). Add oil when the oil level is low. For proper type
of oil refer to the “add oil” portion of the “Preparation”
section.
Fig. 16
Oil Drain Plug
TO CHANGE OIL, FOLLOW STEPS BELOW:
1. Shut off engine. Clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick to keep out debris then remove oil
dipstick.
2. Place an oil pan on the ground to catch oil. Remove oil plug then tilt pressure washer back and to
the side to empty out the oil from the crankcase.
3. Once oil is completely drained, return the pressure washer to a level position and install the oil
drain plug. Refill the engine with new oil as instructed earlier in this manual under Adding/Checking
Oil.
AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance of the air cleaner helps maintain proper airflow to the carburetor. Occasionally
check that the air cleaner is free of excessive dirt. Refer to Recommended Maintenance Schedule.
1. Unscrew the cover bolt, then remove the air cleaner cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner element from the casing.
3. Check and clean the air cleaner element. Replace with a new one if the element is damaged. A
good element can be washed in soapy water and dried. Saturate the element with clean engine oil
and squeeze off excess oil.
4. Re-install the element. Wipe off excess oil from the air cleaner housing. A small amount of oil in
the element is normal and necessary for the engine to work properly.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner element and cover.
CAUTION: running the engine with a dirty, damaged or missing air cleaner element will cause the
engine to wear out prematurely.
MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
1. Prepare a container to collect the drained fuel.
2. Clamp the fuel line near the carburetor, position the line so that fuel will flow into the container, and
unclamp the line.
CAUTION: Fuel will leak out during removal.
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