Husqvarna HB32 - 3200PSI Pressure Washer Owner Manual - Page 7

Operation Location to Reduce the Risk of Fire WARNING! Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury. • Pressure washer must be at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) from any structure, overhang, trees, windows, doors, and any wall opening, shrubs, or vegetation over 12 in. (30.5 cm) in height. • Do not place pressure washer under a deck or other type of structure that may confine airflow. Smoke alarm(s) must be installed and maintained indoors according to the manufacturer's instructions /recommendations. • Carbon monoxide alarms cannot detect smoke. • It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forestcovered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws, reference Federal Regulation 36 CFR Part 261.52. • Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine. • Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts. Step 2: Oil and Fuel Check Oil Level CAUTION! Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water. 1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface. 2. Clean the oil fill area of any debris. 3. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth. Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and check oil level. 4. Verify oil is at full mark on dipstick. Replace and tighten dipstick. Full 5. If needed, see Maintenance section for instructions to add oil. Add Fuel Fuel must meet these requirements: • Clean, fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87 octane. • Gasoline with an ethanol content up to 10% is acceptable. 5 ft (1.5 m) min. MUFFLER 5 ft (1.5 m) min. E10 E15 NOTICE Do not mix oil in fuel or modify engine to run on alternate fuels. Unapproved fuels could damage engine. See High Altitude for operation above 5,000 ft. (1524 m). WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable which could cause burns or fire resulting in death or serious injury. • Do not refuel during operation. • Do not smoke during refueling. • Turn engine off and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. • Fill fuel tank outdoors. Keep fuel away from ignition sources. 7