Generac Portable Products 1330-0, Owner'S Manual

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Generac Portable Products 2000PSI High Pressure Washer
Add Engine Oil
WARNING!
Any attempt to crank or start the
engine before it has been properly serviced
with the recommended oil will result in an
engine failure.
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SF or SG rated 10W30. Do
not use SAE 10W40 oil. Other viscosities shown
in the chart below may be used when the average
temperature in your area is within the
recommended range.
• Place the pressure washer on a level surface.
• Clean the area around oil fill and remove the oil
dipstick (Figure 3).
• Wipe the dipstick clean.
• Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it
into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the
dipstick.
• If the oil level is low, fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil. Do not overfill.
• Reinstall the oil dipstick, hand tighten securely.
Note: Check Oil Often During Engine Break–in.
Add Gasoline
DANGER!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. or
when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke
when filling fuel tank.
WARNING
! Never fill fuel tank completely full.
Fill tank to about 1/2" below the bottom of the
filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
Wipe away any fuel spillage from engine and
equipment before starting.
• Use clean fuel and store in approved, clean
covered containers. Use clean fill funnels. Never
use “stale” gasoline left over from last season or
gasoline stored for long periods.
• Clean the area around the fuel fill cap, remove the
cap (Figure 4).
• Add regular UNLEADED gasoline , slowly, to fuel
tank. Use a funnel to prevent spillage.
• Install the fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Figure 3 — Add Oil to Engine Crankcase
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Upper Limit
Lower Limit
Figure 4 — Add Regular Unleaded Gasoline to Fuel
Tank.
Maximum Fuel
Level
Fuel Level
Mark