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Remove all hoses. Coil the hoses and store as shown.
Do not allow the hose to become kinked.
Store the unit and accessories in an area that does not
reach freezing temperatures. Do not store near furnace or
other sources of heat that could dry out the pump seals.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
Pull the starter grip and rope three or four times to clean
lubricant from the combustion chamber.
Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant from
the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Refuel the machine as described earlier in the operator’s
manual.
Drain the lubricant and replace with fresh, clean lubricant
as described in
Adding/Checking Engine Lubricant
in
the
Operation
section of this manual.
Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug.
Pour about a teaspoon of clean, air-cooled, four-cycle
lubricant through the spark plug hole into the combustion
chamber.
Leaving the spark plug out, pull the starter grip and rope
two or three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
Inspect the spark plug and clean or replace, as necessary.
Reinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire
disconnected.
Clean the air filter.
Extend the starter grip and rope to check its condition.
If the rope is frayed, have it replaced immediately by a
qualified service center.
MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE
NOTE:
If a separate engine manual is provided for this pressure washer, please follow the maintenance schedule provided
in the engine manual instead of the maintenance information listed below.
Maintenance Items
Each use
Weekly
5 hrs
25 hrs
50 hrs
200 hrs
Check for water leaks under manifold, into crankcase
X
Plumbing
X
Clean engine and check nuts and bolts
X
Check and refill engine lubricant
X
Check water inlet filter placement
2
X
Add fuel stabilizer
X
Add pump protector
X
Change engine lubricant
1
X
X
Check spark plug
X
Clean air filter
X
Replace air filter element
X
Clean and adjust spark plug and electrodes
X
Replace spark plug
X
1
Initial lubricant change should be performed after first 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change lubricant every 50 hours.
2
If water inlet filter is missing or damaged, it must be replaced. See Replacement Parts List available online or call customer
service for part number to order.
NOTE:
If you are not sure how to perform any of the maintenance items listed above, take the unit to a qualified service
center to have the maintenance item performed.