Before Each Use
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2) Fill fuel tank OUTDOORS
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never indoors. Fuel vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure and
explosion can result.
3) Stay away from all sources of heat, sparks, and flames. Do not smoke.
4) Never pump fuel directly into the gas tank or burner at a gas station
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it could cause a static electric spark.
Follow these steps to avoid static electric sparking during fueling:
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Use an approved portable container to transfer fuel to the pressure washer’s tank. (A
portable container made of metal or conductive plastic is preferred because it
dissipates charge to ground more readily.)
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Always place container on the ground to be filled. Never fill the portable gas
container while it is sitting inside a vehicle, trailer, trunk, or pick-up truck bed.
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Dissipate static charge from your body before beginning the fueling process by
touching a grounded metal object at a safe distance from fuel sources.
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Keep nozzle in contact with container while filling. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
5) Clean up fuel spills /splashes immediately.
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If possible, move the pressure washer
away from spilled fuel on the ground.
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Wipe up spilled fuel and wait 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before starting engine.
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Fuel soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly.
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If fuel is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin immediately.
Fill engine fuel
tank
Check the gasoline tank level. If needed, fill tank
with fresh unleaded gasoline from
a portable container.
1) Remove engine gas cap.
2) Add gasoline through the fill opening:
- Use only an UL-approved portable gasoline container to transfer the gasoline to
engine’s tank.
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Do NOT overfill the gasoline tank. Allow at least 1/2” of empty space below the
fill neck to allow for fuel expansion.
3) Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.
4) Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL-approved, tightly sealed container.
Fill burner fuel
tank
(if planning to
use heated water)
If you are planning to use heated water, fill burner fuel tank with #1 or #2 diesel,
B5 or lower biodiesel, kerosene, or fuel oil.
Note: Always keep at least 1/2 Gallon (approximately .75") of fuel in the burner fuel
tank, even when running in cold mode. This will ensure the burner fuel pump is properly
lubricated.
1) Remove diesel fuel cap.
2) Add fuel t
hrough the fill opening. Do not overfill. Allow at least 1/2” of empty space
below fill neck to allow for fuel expansion.
3) Replace fuel cap securely before starting engine.
4) Wipe any excess fuel from unit before starting.
