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Attach Negative Battery Cable
Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but
can be started manually. If you choose not to use the
electric start feature, you do not need to connect the
negative battery cable.
The sealed battery on the pressure washer is pre–
installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds -
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
To Install:
1. Cut o tie wrap securing loose end of negative
(black) cable.
2. Using 8 mm wrenches, remove screw (A) and nut
(B) on negative battery terminal (—) (C).
3. Slide negative battery cable (D) over screw.
4. Reattach screw and nut on negative terminal and
tighten.
5. Verify that connections to battery and pressure
washer are tight and secure.
NOTICE If your battery is discharged, charge prior to
use following the instructions in the section Battery
Charger.
Add Engine Oil
1. Place pressure washer on a at, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil ll and remove yellow oil ll
cap.
3. Using oil funnel, slowly pour contents of
provided oil into oil ll opening (E) to the point of
overowing (F) at oil ll cap. DO NOT overll.
NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer
could damage it and shorten its life.
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended oil. This
may result in an engine failure.
4. Replace oil ll cap and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). For
high altitude use, see High Altitude.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is
acceptable.
NOTICE Use of unapproved fuels could damage
pressure washer and voids warranty.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E15 and E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in gasoline or modify engine to run on
alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix
in a fuel stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage.
All fuel is not the same. If you experience starting or
performance problems after using fuel, switch to a
dierent fuel provider or change brands. This engine is
certied to operate on gasoline. The emission control
system for this engine is EM (Engine Modications).
1. Clean area around fuel ll cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add unleaded gasoline (G) to fuel tank
(H). Be careful not to ll above the bae (J). This
allows adequate space for fuel expansion as
shown.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
ammable and explosive which could
cause burns, re or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn pressure washer engine OFF and let it cool at least
2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overll tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open ames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and ttings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
FUEL
TANK
J
H
G
E
F
A
D
B
C
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