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For best results only use clean, fresh gasoline that is 86 octane or more. Having zero percent ethanol is best, but blends that are up to 10% ethanol are acceptable. Never mix oil into your fuel.

Always refer to the manual with your machine. Most of our engines use SAE 10W30 motor oil but you always double-check the manual.

GPM is the abbreviation for Gallons Per Minute. This is the measure of the volume of water flowing out of the pump. It can be viewed as the weight of water, or the rinsing power. This will help determine how fast you can clean a surface.

You can control the pressure by how far you hold the spray tip from the surface. The angle of spray with also be a factor. The closer to the surface the greater the pressure. You can also purchase spray tips with large orifices that will reduce the pressure. Never adjust the engine or pump in an attempt to control the pressure.

Your pressure washer must be supplied enough water to meet, and preferably exceed its GPM rating. GPM can be tested by getting a five-gallon container and fill it with your water source for one minute. Measure the amount filled to determine the GPM. It is recommended to have one extra GPM over the pressure washer rating to accommodate for any irregularities 

The most important factor of the type of soap for a pressure washer is its viscosity. It must be thin like water because if it is too thick it will not work. We recommend using detergent that is specifically designed for pressure washers.

No. Never connect your pressure water to hot water. Your pressure washer needs to have cold water running into it to maintain temperature control of the pump. The only exception to this is if you pressure washer explicitly states it can be used with hot water intake.

No. Never leave your pressure washer running without using it. The cooling system of the pump needs you to spray water at least every thirty seconds to flush the pump and have fresh, cool water run through it.

Remove the spray nozzle and inspect it. If clogged clean it, if damaged replace it.  Continued use of a malfunctioning nozzle can lead to pump damage.

You can’t. It must be replaced. Trying to repair a high-pressure hose may lead to further damage or injury.

Any pump with an oil sight gauge or dipstick will have a drain bolt that you would move. Some models, such as the MN317RX, have a sealed pump and there is no need to change the oil. (A sealed pump is identified by having no oil sight gauge, dipstick, or drain port).

Yes. Your pressure washer has common fittings in the pressure washer industry. You will find many attachments you can use directly, or with an adapter.

Yes, if you put the tip too close to the paint or moldings the pressure washer can inflict damage. Especially if there is existing damage such as paint or glass chips. Always start at a safe distance and move in closer.

No. Operating in freezing temperatures can damage components of the pressure washer, as well cause problems to the items being sprayed. Never leave pressure washer in freezing temperatures. Always drain hoses and attachments before winter and use anti-freeze in the pump.

There could be a few reasons. The first is that there is trapped pressure in the pump which can be solved by squeezing the trigger of the gun and keeping it squeezed while pulling the recoil. It could also be that the machine was tipped over and oil has splashed into the air filter, sparkplug or carburetor, in which case they would have to be cleaned or replaced.

This question also applies to the other colors of spray nozzles. The color code is for how wide is the spray pattern. For example, the red is 0°, white is 15°, green is 25°, white is 40° and the black soaper nozzle is 65°.  The size of this hole the water comes out is referred to the orifice size. This number is stamped into the side of the spray nozzle as noted below.

Some electrical devices, especially those with move parts like air compressors, need a higher jolt of electricity to get them started. Once they have started, they need far less power to keep running. The peak watt rating of a generator is the maximum the it can deliver for a very short period of time to start up those devices.

Running watts is the constant power a generator can reliably deliver while it is running.

No. All generator engines emit carbon monoxide which can be quickly become lethal. Since carbon monoxide displaces the oxygen in the air, normal respirators are not sufficient protection. When using engines, always have them outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

This can only be done if a two-way transfer switch has been installed by a qualified professional. If you plug your generator without one it will send electricity back into the power lines which can be very dangerous to any crews working on them.

The circuit breakers will automatically trip and switch off the power at the receptacles. You will need to unplug everything, and then reset the circuit breakers. It is recommended to avoid overloading your generator. Overloading it can lead to excessive wear or damage to its parts.

No. Never have anything plugged into your generator when you turn it on or off.

No. Never use the generator where it can get wet. Electricity and water are a dangerous combination and need to be avoided.

Always consider the power demand of the biggest item you want to use with the generator. You will need to know the volts and amp (including starting amps) requirement of the device. Once determined, you can select a generator that has enough power. It is usually beneficial to have more power available than the bare requirement.

Similar to the above question, you need to determine the total power demand of all the times you want to run during an emergency power outage. Then you need to get a generator big enough handle it all. Always factor the most critical items you want during a power outage first.

The weight of water is the key limiting factor for how far the pump can move fluid in a vertical direction. If the water is being moved across a horizontal direction, then it can be pushed much greater distance. Eventually, the water friction over distance will prevent the water from moving, but it will be hundreds of feet. Due to all the factors that need to be considered, there is no rating for horizontal water movement.

The GPM rating is the highest amount that can be achieved. The GPM is reduced the higher the discharge lift or if there is any pressure against the outflow.