Engine Maintenance - Craftsman CMXGWAS020733 Manual Del Operario

Engine Maintenance

Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions
control devices and systems may be performed by any non-
road engine repair establishment or individual . However,
to obtain "no charge" emissions control service, the work
must be performed by a factory authorized dealer . See the
Emissions Warranty .
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance . Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF,
SG, SH, SJ or higher . Do not use special additives .
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity
for the engine . Use the chart to select the best viscosity
for the outdoor temperature range expected . Engines
on most outdoor power equipment operate well with
5W30 Synthetic oil . For equipment operated in hot
temperatures, Vanguard® 15W50 Synthetic oil provides
the best protection .
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting .
** Above 80°F (27°F) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil
consumption . Check oil level more frequently .
Add Engine Oil
1 . Place pressure washer on level surface .
2 . Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill
cap /dipstick .
3 . Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening . Checking oil level
frequently, fill to full mark (top hole) on dipstick .
NOTICE Pause to permit oil to settle . Wipe dipstick clean
each time oil level is checked . Do not overfill .
4 . Replace and tighten dipstick .
5 . Wipe up any remaining oil .
NOTICE Do not attempt to start engine before it has been
properly serviced with oil . This could result in engine
failure .
CAUTION! Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with used motor oil . Used motor oil has been
shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory
animals . Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and
water .
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN . DO NOT
POLLUTE . CONSERVE RESOURCES . RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS .
Change Engine Oil
An oil change is not required . Follow the steps below if you
want to change the oil .
Change oil 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 . Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick .
Wipe dipstick clean .
WARNING! Contact with muffler area could cause
burns resulting in serious injury . Lift by frame
when tipping to avoid hot surfaces .
4 . Tip pressure washer to drain oil from oil fill into a
suitable container making sure to tip unit away from
spark plug .
5 . When engine is empty, return pressure washer to
upright position .
6 . Add recomended oil as described in Add Engine Oil .
7 . Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug .
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