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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that the pressure washer is on a flat level surface.
Remove the filler cap / Dipstick by turning it anti-clockwise.
Slowly pour the oil into the crankcase.
Check the oil level by pushing the filler cap back into its hole up to the bottom
of the threads (do not screw the cap in).
Once the oil level is between the upper and the lower marks on the oil gauge
(see below), refit it and turn clockwise to fully tighten.
The oil level should be checked every 8 hours or daily.
The oil should be
changed
after the first 5 hours of operation; thereafter change the
oil after 50 hours of operation or less if the pressure washer is operated under constant
heavy loads or in high ambient temperatures.
Hot Surfaces:
Always ensure that the pressure washer is turned off and al-
lowed to fully cool before any refuelling or maintenance procedures are
carried out.
FILLING THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL / CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
Caution:
The pressure washer is drained of oil at the factory prior to ship-
ping. SAE 10W30 oil or equivalent is recommended for this pressure washer.
Note:
When checking the oil level; always ensure that the pressure washer
is placed on a firm level surface.
High
Low
Filler Cap / Dipstick
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont
Step 4:
Press and hold the trigger of the of the high pressure pistol; This will mean that
the operator is not trying to start the engine with back pressure in the water sup-
ply.
Grip the recoil start handle and slowly pull the cord until it engages, then pull
sharply until the engine starts.
Once the engine starts the trigger can be released.
Step 5:
Once the engine is running and warm enough, slide the choke lever to the right
’RUN’ position.
Note:
Once the engine has started slowly release the recoil and allow the
cord to be retracted.
Note:
It may take a few sharp pulls to get the engine started.
In an emergency:
Simply turn the engine switch to the off position.
In normal conditions:
Press the engine switch to the off position.
Turn the fuel tap to off.
Remove the water supply.
Press the trigger to allow as much water as possible out of the system.
STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER
Note:
As much water as possible should be removed from the pressure
washer, particularly if the pressure washer will not be used for an extended
period such as when it is in long term storage.
Note:
Hold the trigger open and blow compressed air through the water
inlet until all of the water has been removed from the system.