DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
Clean fuel tank each year or before storing the pressure washer for extended periods of time. To drain
the fuel tank and carburetor:
1. Prepare an approved gasoline-storage container. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position. Position
the container so it will catch fuel draining from the carburetor drain screw.
2. Loosen the drain screw until fuel begins to flow out of the carburetor, then turn the fuel valve to
the “ON” position. The gas tank will drain through the carburetor.
CAUTION:
Store the emptied gasoline in a safe place. Do not store fuel for more than 3 months.
MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE SOAP (FIG. 17)
To drain the soap, unplug the hose highlighted in Figure
17 (Fig. 17 - 1). Use a container to hold the draining soap.
Once the soap is done draining, reconnect the hose.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
The spark plug is important for proper engine operation.
A good spark plug should be intact, free of deposits, and
properly gapped. Refer to Recommended Maintenance
Schedule on page 17.
TO INSPECT THE SPARK PLUG (FIG. 18 & 19):
1. Remove spark plug boot (Fig. 18 - 1). Be careful not to
tear insulation or wiring.
2. Unscrew the spark plug from the engine using a spark
plug wrench. There is limited space for the wrench to turn.
Use both rows of holes in the spark plug wrench to gain
leverage to loosen the plug.
3. Visually inspect the spark plug for cracks or excessive
electrode wear. Replace as necessary.
4. Measure the plug gap with a wire gauge. The gap should
be 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in). (Fig. 19)
5. If re-using the spark plug, use a wire brush to clean any
dirt from around the spark plug base then re-gap the spark
plug.
6. Screw the spark plug back into the spark plug hole using
the spark plug wrench. Do not over-tighten spark plug.
Recommended tightening of spark plug is ½ to ¾ of a turn
after the spark plug gasket contacts the spark plug hole, or
15 ft-lb. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
Fig. 17
1
20
Fig. 18
1
Fig. 19
0.7 - 0.8 mm
