Briggs & Stratton 1903 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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Section 5: Maintenance
An O–Ring Maintenance Kit is provided with your pressure
washer which includes replacement o-rings, rubber washer
and water inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet provided
in the kit to service your unit’s o-rings. Note that not all of
the parts in the kit will be used on your unit.
To remove a worn or damaged o–ring, use a small flathead
screwdriver to get underneath the o-ring and pry it off.
Pump Maintenance
Changing Pump Oil
Change oil every 50 hours or once yearly, whichever
occurs first.
NOTE:You must purchase a premeasured bottle of pump
oil, item number 190585GS, by contacting the nearest
authorized service center.
Change pump oil as follows:
1. Drain engine oil and fuel from pressure washer.
2. Use a 8mm allen wrench to remove black pump oil cap
between high pressure outlet and garden hose inlet
(Figure 20).
3. Tilt pressure washer to drain oil into an approved
container until it drips slowly from pump.
4. Tilt pressure washer in opposite direction and empty
premeasured pump oil bottle into same opening (a
small funnel may be helpful).
5. Install black pump oil cap and tighten firmly.
6. Set pressure washer in upright position.Add fuel and
engine oil.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
See the engine owner’s manual for instructions on how to
properly maintain the engine.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Data Tag
Data tag information is very important if you need help from
our Customer Service Department or an authorized service
dealer.
The data tag (Figure 21) is located on the base of the
pressure washer. For future reference, please copy the
model, revision, and serial number of the pressure washer
in the space below.
Oil Cap
Figure 20 - Changing Pump Oil
Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used
motor oil.
CAUTION
Figure 21 — Data Tag
Copy Model
Number Here
Copy Revision
Here
Copy Serial
Number Here