4. Replace oil dipstick and fully tighten.
NOTE: See the section "Oil" on page 18 to review oil
recommendations.
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM
(Engine Modifications).
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane with equipment. DO NOT
use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil
with fuel.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank
space for fuel expansion, as shown here.
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
CAUTION!
Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol,
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads
to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the
fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See "Storage" on pages 21-22 for additional information.
NEVER use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.
Fresh Start™ Fuel Cap
Adding fuel preserver helps keep fuel fresh and
carburetors clean for easier starting, all season long.
This new fuel cap automatically drips concentrated
fuel preserver into your fuel tank.
• If SWALLOWED, call physician immediately.
• In case of emergency, contact a physician immediately
and call 1-800-424-9300 for material safety information.
**Fuel stabilizer contains: 2,6-di-tret-butylphenol (128-39-2) and aliphatic
petroleum distillate (64742-47-8).
1. Place cartridge into fuel cap.
2. Push to "snap" cartridge into place.
3. Remove tab to expose membrane.
Tank
Fuel
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove the silver foil seal on
the opposite side of the cartridge.
4. Reinstall fuel cap on fuel tank.
5. Periodically check the cartridge to ensure there is
still fuel stabilizer inside. If it is empty, remove
cartridge and replace.
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DANGER
Contents are HARMFUL OR FATAL IF
SWALLOWED. Avoid contact to eyes, skin
or clothing. DO NOT take internally. Avoid
breathing the mist or vapor. Overexposure
to eyes or skin can cause irritation. Keep
stabilizer out of the reach of children.
Fuel stabilizer is a hazardous chemical.**