Not for
Reproduction
Operation Location to Reduce the Risk of Fire
WARNING!
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Pressure washer must be at least 5 ft (1.5 m) from any
structure, overhang, trees, windows, doors, and any wall
opening, shrubs, or vegetation over 12 in. (30.5 cm) in
height.
• Do not place pressure washer under a deck or other type
of structure that may confine airflow. Smoke alarm(s)
must be installed and maintained indoors according to the
manufacturer’s instructions /recommendations.
• Carbon monoxide alarms cannot detect smoke.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined
in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order.
Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws,
reference Federal Regulation 36 CFR Part 261.52.
• Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or
dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust
system installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts.
Step 2: Oil and Fuel
Check Oil Level
CAUTION!
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin
contact with used motor oil. Used motor oil has
been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash exposed areas with
soap and water.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
3. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and check oil
level.
4. Verify oil is at full mark (top hole) on dipstick. Replace
and tighten dipstick.
5. If needed, see
Maintenance
section for instructions to
add oil.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87 octane.
• Gasoline with an ethanol content up to 10% is acceptable.
NOTICE
Do not mix oil in fuel or modify engine to run on
alternate fuels. Unapproved fuels could damage engine.
See
High Altitude
for operation above 5,000 ft. (1524 m).
WARNING!
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable which could cause burns or fire
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not refuel during operation.
• Do not smoke during refueling.
• Turn engine off and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors. Keep fuel away from ignition
sources.
Full
Add
5 ft (1.5 m)
min.
5 ft (1.5 m) min.
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