5.
Insert spray gun holder wireform (
A
) through hole just
above cleaning tank on left side of handle (viewing from
front of unit). Hold wireform in place and attach a plastic
knob (
B
) from inside of unit. Tighten by hand.
Attach Detergent Siphon Hose to Pump
The pressure washer is equipped with two detergent
siphoning hoses. One is attached to the cleaning tank and
one is loose for siphoning pressure washer safe detergents
from a bottle or container.
Attach one of the detergent siphon hoses (
A
) to the barbed
hose fitting (
B
) on the pump.
IMPORTANT:
Only one detergent siphoning hose can be used
at a time. When cleaning tank is not used, make sure
detergent shut-off valve on cleaning tank is in the “
Off
”
position.
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
High Altitude
.
•
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
). Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" (4 cm) (
C
) of tank
space for fuel expansion.
3.
Install fuel cap and wait for any spilled fuel to evaporate.
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NOTICE
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
shorten its life.
• 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.
NOTICE
Avoid pressure washer damage.
Failure to follow Operator’s Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in gasoline.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
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.
A
B
A
B
C
B
A
