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Engine Maintenance
Oil
Oil Recommendations
NOTE: Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For
Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher. DO NOT use
special additives.
1. Choose a viscosity according to the table below:
NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
certification mark and API service symbol with “SJ / CF
ENERGY CONSERVING” or higher, is an acceptable
oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not
alter required oil change intervals.
SAE 30: 40°F and higher (5°C and higher) is good for
all purpose use above 40°F, use below 40°F will
cause hard starting.
10W-30: 0 to 100°F (-18 to 38°C) is better for varying
temperature conditions. This viscosity improves cold
weather starting, but may increase oil consumption
above 80°F (27°C).
*Check oil level frequently at higher temperatures.
Synthetic 5W-30: -20 to 120°F (-30 to 40 °C)
provides the best protection at all temperatures as
well as improved starting with less oil consumption.
5W-30: 40°F and below (5°C and below) is
recommended for winter use and works best in cold
conditions.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at
least every 5 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
and check oil level.
3. Verify oil is at “ Full ” mark on dipstick (Figure 20).
Replace and tighten dipstick.
Figure 20: 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 fill opening to
the “ Full ” mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
4. Replace and tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
Change the 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 the oil more often.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DON’T POLLUTE. CONSERVE
RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO
COLLECTION CENTERS.
NOTICE
• DO NOT overfill.
• If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil
level to FULL mark on dipstick.
CAUTION
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
WARNING
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.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start,
or hard starting.
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used
motor oil.