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H8191 3600 PSI Diesel Pressure Washer
General Maintenance
Before each use, perform the following general
maintenance tasks:
1. Check the engine oil and fuel level
2. Check the engine for cracked fuel lines,
loose bolts, and any other excessively worn
or damaged parts. Repair or replace worn or
damaged parts as necessary. Tighten any
loose bolts.
3. Check the high pressure hose for leaks.
Replace if necessary.
4. Inspect the spray gun and nozzles for clogged
debris or damage. Clean any debris with
a garden hose and replace any damaged
parts.
5. Inspect the chemical injection hose and filter
for clogged debris or damage. Clean any
debris with a garden hose and replace any
damaged parts.
Engine Oil and Filter
Service
Replace the engine oil and clean the oil filter once
after the first 20 hours, and then regularly after
every 100 hours or 3 months (more frequently in
harsh conditions).
To change the engine oil
:
1. FOLLOW SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE AND
ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL!
2. Loosen the dipstick/oil cap.
3. Remove the drain plug and drain plug gasket
on the side of the engine (
Figure 20) and
allow oil to drain through the hole in the frame
into a catch basin.
Figure 20. Components for oil and filter service.
Dipstick/Oil Cap
Drain Plug
4. Drain all oil and reinstall the drain plug and
drain plug gasket.
5. Remove the bolt securing the oil filter cap
(Figure 20).
6. Carefully draw out the oil filter cap and oil
filter by hand or with needle nosed pliers.
7. Wipe away any particulate material collected
in the filter screen with a clean, lint-free cloth,
or with a soft bristled brush. Use mineral spir
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its to remove stubborn deposits.
8. Reinstall the filter screen and securely fasten
the oil filter cap bolt.
Oil Filter Cap