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CA-Series Operator’s Manual
installation & preparation
attire:
Proper attire is essential to your safety. It is advised to utilize whatever means
necessary to protect eyes, ears, and skin. Additional safety attire (such as
respiratory mask) may be required when using detergent cleaning agents with
this washer.
setup:
. This unit should only be placed on a level surface to ensure proper lubrication
for the engine and water pump while operating.
2. Do not use unit in an area:
a. with insufficient ventilation.
b. where there is evidence of oil or gas leaks.
c. where flammable gas vapors may be present.
3. Be certain to block the wheels to prevent the unit from moving while
operating.
4. Do not allow the unit to be exposed to rain, snow or freezing temperatures.
If any part of the unit becomes frozen, excessive pressure may build up in
the unit which could cause it to burst resulting in possible serious injury to
the operator or bystanders.
5. Once properly installed, check the oil sight glass on the pump crankcase.
Make certain the oil level is in the center of the sight glass before each use.
If the level appears low, use Mi-T-M pump oil #Aw-4085-006. DO NOT
OVERFILL!
DANGER
risK of eXplosion or fire!
do not place unit in an
area wHere flammable
gas vapors may be present.
a sparK could cause an
eXplosion or fire!
risK of unit bursting!
do not store/operate unit in
a freezing environment!
WARNING
risK of aspHyXiation!
-do not operate in an
enclosed area. use tHis
p r o d u c t on ly in we l l
ventilated areas!
-tHe eXHaust from tHe
engine contains carbon
monoXide, a poisonous,
odorless and invisible
gas. breatHing tHis gas
can cause serious injury,
illness & possible deatH.
WARNING
risK of eXplosion or fire!
always store fuel away
from tHe wasHer wHile tHe
unit is running or Hot.
DANGER
risK of fire!
- d o n o t s m o K e w H i l e
fueling!
-do not fill tHe fuel tanK
wHile unit is running or
Hot. allow unit & engine
to cool for two minutes
before refueling.
-do not fill fuel tanK to
point of overflowing.
allow approXimately 1/4”
of tanK space for fuel
eXpansion.
engine fuel tanK:
. Review “Fire & Ventilation Precautions” pg. 4, before fueling.
2. Locate the Safety Decals on your unit and heed their warnings.
3. A minimum of 86 octane fuel is recommended for use with this unit. DO
NOT MIX OIL wITH GASOLINE.
4. Purchase fuel in quantities that may be used within 30 days. Use of clean,
fresh lead free gasoline is recommended. Leaded gasoline may be used
if lead-free is unavailable. DO NOT use gasoline containing methanol or
alcohol.
5. Check the engine oil level before starting the engine. (See Engine
manual.)
6. Fill the fuel tank according to accompanying engine manual instructions.
7. Occasional carburetor and choke adjustments will be necessary for the
engine. Refer to the engine manual supplied with this unit for proper
adjustment procedures.
8.
Review the engine manual accompanying this pressure washer for
correct engine start-up and maintenance procedures.
