RIDGID RD80770 - Manual (Page 12)

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ADDING LUBRICANT TO THE ENGINE
See Figure 8.
NOTE: This machine has been shipped with approximately
oz. of
lubricant in the engine from testing. You must add
lubricant to the engine before starting it the first time.
This engine comes with a feature that will shut off the en-
gine when a specific lubricant level is not maintained. The
engine will not restart until an appropriate lubricant level is
reached.
n
Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
n Unscrew the cap / dipstick by turning counterclockwise.
n Using 4-stroke engine lubricant (10W30), fill to the upper
level of the lubricant filler neck (4-cycle engine lubricant
provided).
n Replace the cap / dipstick and securely tighten.
n Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
NOTE: This engine has a total lubricant capacity of 3 oz.
(.95 liters). However, since a small amount of lubricant was
put in the machine at the factory, the entire bottle of lubricant
may not be needed.
cap / dIpStIck
upper
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lOwer
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WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and
property damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep
away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only,
do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills
immediately.
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 9.
When adding gas to the pressure washer, make sure the unit
is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the
pressure washer cool before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the
fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
NOTE: Use unleaded gas only. DO NOT mix
lubricant with
gas.
n Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it.
Remove the fuel cap.
n Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly pour
gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately 1/ in.
below the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel
expansion).
n Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
n Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
fuel
cap
fuNNel
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 8
Fig. 9