Craftsman 020395 Operation Manual - Page 19
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Checking0il Level Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 8 hours of operation. Keepoil level maintained. 1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface. 2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth. Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and and check oil level. 3. Verify oil is at FULL mark (top hole) on dipstick. Replace and tighten dipstick. Full AddingEngine Oil 1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface. 2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level 3. If needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the FULL mark on dipstick. DONOT overfill. 4. Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from oil fill into a suitable container making sure you tip your unit away from spark plug. When crankcase is empty, return pressure washer to upright position. 5. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 20 oz.) into oil fill opening. Pauseto permit oil to settle. Fill to "Full" mark on dipstick. 6. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO NOT overfill. 7. Replaceand tighten dipstick. 8. Wipe up any remaining oil. 9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. ServiceAir Cleaner Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions. Replacementsare available at your local Sears service center. To service the air cleaner, follow these steps: 1. Loosen two screws (A) and lift off cover (e). NOTICE Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start, or hard starting. • DO NOT overfill. • If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to FULL mark on dipstick. 4. Replace and tighten dipstick. ChangingEngine Oil If you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more often. _i, CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact with used motor oil. • Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskin cancerin certain laboratoryanimals. • Thoroughlywashexposedareaswith soapandwater. KEEPOUT OFREACHOFCHILDREN.DON'T POLLUTE.CONSERVERESOURCESR. ETURN USEDOIL TO COLLECTIONCENTERS. Changeoil while engine is still warm from running, as follows: 1. Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until fuel tank is empty. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. 3. Cleanarea around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean. 2. Carefully remove air cleaner (C) from base (D). 3. Install clean (or new) air cleaner in base. Air cleaner must fit securely in base. 4. Placecover over air cleaner and tighten screws. NOTE:You can purchase new air filter elements by calling 1-800-4-1VIY-N01V(I4E6g-4663). Service Spark Plug Changingthe spark plug will help your engine to start easier and run better. 1. Cleanarea around spark plug. 2. Removeand inspect spark plug. 3. Replacespark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended replacement plug. See Specifications. 19