Generac 6565 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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7. Reinstall the nozzle into the lance.
8. Reconnect the lance to the spray gun.
9. Make sure the garden hose is connected to the pump water
inlet. Check that the high pressure hose is connected to the
spray gun and pump. Turn on the water.
10. Start the engine following the instructions How to Start Your
Power Washer.
11. Test the power washer by operating it with each quick connect
nozzle.
PUMP OIL MAINTENANCE
Change pump oil every 50 hours of operation.
1. Clean area around oil drain plug (A) (Figure 33).
2. Remove oil drain plug. Drain oil completely.
3. Install oil drain plug. Do not over tighten.
4. Clean Area around oil dipstick (B).
5. Fill pump with SAE 30 non-detergent oil. Oil level must be
between the "L" and "H" mark on dipstick (Figure 34). DO NOT
OVERFILL.
6. Install oil dipstick until finger tight.
7. Clean up any spilled oil.
Figure 33 – Drain Pump Oil
A
B
Figure 34 – Dipstick
“H”
Acceptable Oil
Level Range
“L”
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR POWER
WASHER:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the
wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK:
• Use an approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend the use of high-quality detergent oils 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.
SAE 30*
SAE 30*
10W-30**
10W-30**
5W-30
5W-30
* Below 50°F (10°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil consumption.
Check oil level more frequently.
NOTE:
Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification mark
and API service symbol with “SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING”
or higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of
synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals.
NOTE:
The engine is equipped with an "Oil Alert System". This
system will automatically stop the engine before the oil level
falls below a safe limit. To avoid the inconvenience of an
unexpected shutdown, always check the engine oil level before
startup.
Maintenance