PowerStroke PS80945A, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of at-
tachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or
any electrical device. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool around the house for cleaning most
small to large horizontal or vertical exterior surfaces, smaller
exterior objects and structures, and outdoor equipment and
tools.* You can:

Clean or remove mold and mildew from weathered decks,
driveways, patios, walkways, sidewalks, etc.

Remove dirt from various exterior vertical surfaces such
as house exteriors, siding, fences, brick, concrete or stone
walls, etc.

Wash boats, outdoor furniture, powered or non-powered
garden equipment, gutters, window screens, grills, play-
ground equipment, etc.
*Always test in an inconspicuous area first.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See Figure 7.
NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately
2 oz. of oil in the engine from testing.
You must add oil to
the engine before starting it the first time.
NOTICE:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding oil will
result in engine failure.
To add engine oil:

Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Do not tilt.

Unscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.

Before first use, squeeze the entire contents of the oil
container provided into the oil reservoir.
After initial use, add 4-stroke engine oil (SAE 30 or SAE
10W30) until the fluid level rises to the upper portion of
the hatched area on the dipstick.
Do not overfill.

Replace the oil cap / dipstick and securely tighten.
To check engine oil level:

Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Do not tilt.

Unscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.

Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not rethread.

Remove dipstick again and check oil level. Oil level should
fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.

If level is low, add engine oil until the fluid level rises to
the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.

Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause ex-
cessive smoke and engine damage.
OXYGENATED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel containing greater
than 10% ethanol) in this product. It is a violation of
federal law and will damage the unit and void your
warranty.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than
the percentage of oxygenates stated below
are not covered
under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable.
E15 and E85
are not.
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 8.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and prop-
erty damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from
ignition sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke
while adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.