Brute 20290, Operator'S Manual, Page: 9 / 64

Add Engine Oil
1. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill
cap / dipstick.
NOTE: See Oil Recommendations in Maintenance
section. Verify provided oil bottle is the correct
viscosity for current ambient temperature.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
provided oil bottle into oil fill opening.
4. Replace oil fill cap / dipstick and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High
altitude use, see below.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up
to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is
acceptable.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in
a fuel stabilizer when adding fuel. See
Storage . All
fuel is not the same. If you experience starting or
performance problems after using fuel, switch to a
different fuel provider or change brands. This engine
is certified to operate on gasoline. The emission
control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel ( A ) to fuel
tank ( B ). Becareful not to overfill. Allow about
1.5" (38 mm) ( C ) of tank space for fuel expansion
(Figure 3).
Figure 3: Fuel expansion
3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate
before starting engine.
High-altitude use
At higher altitudes (over 5,000 feet), 85 octane/85 AKI
(89 RON) gasoline is recommended. High-altitude use
may require a carburetor jet kit to improve
performance and decrease fuel consumption. See a
qualified service dealer for more information.
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NOTICE
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it
has been properly serviced with the recommended oil.
This may result in an engine failure.
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage
it and shorten its life.
NOTICE
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in fuel.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
Avoid pressure washer damage.
Failure to follow Operator’s Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
C
B
A
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.