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Sump plug and
oil drain
Oil plug and
oil fill
PIC. 23
Engine Oil
Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be
disposed of properly. Do not discard with household waste.
Check with your local authorities, service centre, or dealer
for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
Draining oil
1. With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark
plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
2. Remove the oil dipstick.
3. Remove the oil drain bolt.
4. Drain the oil into an approved container.
5. After the oil has drained, install and tighten the oil
drain bolt.
To add engine oil, not included:
1. Make sure pressure washer is level.
2. Clean the oil dipstick area of any dirt and debris.
3. Remove oil dipstick, see Pic. 23, and wipe with
a clean cloth.
4. Replace the oil dipstick, DO NOT TURN OR TIGHTEN.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Correct oil
level is at the top of the full indicator on the dipstick,
Pic. 11B.
6. Add oil, SAE30, via the oil fill Pic. 23. Add about 100ml
at a time and check before adding more oil.
7. Oil level will take about 1 minute to drain down
and settle.
8. Check oil level using the oil dipstick, see Pic. 11B.
9. Replace the oil dipstick, DO NOT TURN OR TIGHTEN.
10. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Correct oil
level is at the top of the full indicator on the dipstick,
Pic. 11B.
11. Repeat steps 6 to 10 until correct oil level is achieved.
12. Replace the oil dipstick and tighten.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
NOTE: If unsure how to do any of these checks please
contact our service centre or an authorised service agent.
NOTE: When performing any maintenance or servicing
always ensure the pressure washer is stopped and
turned off.
First 5 Hours
• Change engine oil
Daily or Every 8 Hours
• Check engine oil level
• Clean area around engine muffler and engine controls
• Clean engine air intake grill
Every 25 Hours or Every Month
• Clean engine air filter*
• Clean pre-cleaner, if equipped
Every 50 Hours or Every 3 Months
• Change engine oil
• Service exhaust system
Every 200 Hours or Annually
• Replace spark plug
• Replace engine air filter
• Replace pre-cleaner, if equipped
• Service fuel system
• Check valve clearance**
* In dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present,
clean more often.
** Not required unless engine performance problems
are noted.
Repairs
Repairs to your pressure washer should only be carried
out by an authorised service agent.
Call SMG for your closest centre.
Aust. 1300 660 457 N.Z. 0800 474 876.
