Generac Power Systems Pro 6712, Operator'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual for Power Washer 5
NOTE : Any attempt to crank or start the
engine before it has been properly serviced
with the recommend oil may result in engine
failure.
5. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick and fully
tighten.
Figure 2-5.Safe Operating Range
Check Pump Oil
1. Place power washer on a flat, level
surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove
vented cap/dipstick ( Figure 2-1 ).
Figure 2-6.Check Pump Oil
3. Check to confirm oil level is within the
markings on the dipstick ( Figure 2-5 ). If oil
is required, see Maintenance section. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
4. See Preventive Maintenance for additional
information.
5. Install oil dipstick until finger tight.
6. Clean up any spilled oil.
Figure 2-7.Pump Oil Dipstick
Fuel
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable.
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels.Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
1. Verify unit is OFF and cooled for a
minimum of two minutes prior to fueling.
2. Place unit on level ground in a well
ventilated area.
3. Clean area around fuel cap and remove
cap slowly.
4. Slowly add recommended fuel. Do not
overfill.
Figure 2-8.Add Recommended Fuel
5. Install fuel cap.
NOTE : Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before
starting unit.
Water Supply
NOTE : DO NOT run unit without sufficient
water supply. Failure to follow water supply
requirements will void unit warranty.
Water supply must meet the following require-
ments:
• DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply.
• Water temperature must be less than 100
°F (38 ºC).
• Water supply hose length must not exceed
50 ft (15.2 m).
• Water must be greater than 3.8 gallons per
minute (17.3 liters per minute) and no less
than 30 psi (206.8 kPa).
• DO NOT use a one-way valve, vacuum
breaker, or check valve in any part of the
water supply.
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DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
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