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MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE –
WP3000Z
Engine Oil Specifi cation
1. Only use the engine oil specifi ed in Figure 52 .
°F -20 0 20 32 40 60 50 80 100
°C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
5W-30
10W-30
SAE 30
Figure 52 – Recommended Oil
2. Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE
2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL.
Checking Engine Oil
NOTICE
Always maintain proper engine oil level. Failure to
maintain proper engine oil level could result in severe
damage to the engine and/or shorten the life of the
engine.
Always use the specifi ed engine oil. Failure to use the
specifi ed engine oil can cause accelerated wear
and/or shorten the life of the engine.
Engine oil level should be checked before every use.
1. Always operate or maintain the pressure washer on
a fl at surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. With a damp rag, clean around the oil fi ll
plug/dipstick.
5. Remove the oil fi ll plug/dipstick (see Figure 53) .
Figure 53 – Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick – WP3000Z
6. Check oil level:
When checking the engine oil, remove the oil fi ll
plug/dipstick and wipe it clean. Thread the oil fi ll
plug/dipstick all the way back in and then remove
and check the oil level on the oil fi ll plug/dipstick.

Acceptable Oil Level – Oil is visible on the
crosshatch lines on the oil fi ll plug/dipstick
(see
Figure 54) .

Low Oil – Oil is not visible on the crosshatch lines
on the oil fi ll plug/dipstick
(see Figure 54) .
Figure 54 – Checking Oil Level – WP3000Z