MAINTENANCE
AFTER EACH USE
Follow these procedures after each use:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply. Release water
pressure by pointing spray gun in a safe direction and
squeezing the trigger.
2. Disconnect high pressure hose, spray gun, and nozzle.
Drain water from items and use a rag to wipe down the
outside of the hose and spray gun.
Max Oil Level
Min Oil Level
Fig. 15
3. Empty the water from the pump by pulling the recoil starter 6 times.
4. Store unit in a clean and dry area after it has had a chance to cool down.
5. Use of a pressure washer pump conditioner is recommended, particularly for winter storage.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the pump conditioner.
CHECKING THE OIL
Check the oil level of the pressure washer according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule
on page 17. The pressure washer should be checked before each use for proper oil level. This is a
critical step for proper engine starting. To check the oil level:
1. Make sure the pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Clean around oil fill. Remove dipstick and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick
into the oil fill opening without screwing in. Remove the dipstick to check the oil mark. Add oil if the
oil mark covers less than one half of the dipstick. (Fig. 15)
3. Slowly add more oil and repeat step 2 until the oil mark reaches to the top of dipstick. Do not over
fill the crankcase.
4. Reinstall oil dipstick.
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR
Clean the spark arrestor with a wire brush every 50 hours or 3 months of use. The spark arrestor is
the small screen located on the muffler exhaust.
CAUTION:
The muffler is very hot after use. Allow the muffler to cool down completely before
cleaning the spark arrestor.
DRAINING THE CARBURETOR
Drain the carburetor after each use to fight fuel deterioration. If you do not drain the carburetor,
gasoline will degrade inside the carburetor and clog it, which will make it difficult or impossible to
start next time you use it.
1. Prepare an approved gasoline-storage container. Position it underneath the carburetor drain screw.
2. Use a screwdriver to loosen and remove the carburetor drain screw. Allow fuel to flow into the
container.
3. Once the carburetor has drained, replace the screw.
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