Portable Pressure Washer Familiarization and Troubleshooting Guide Section 7 • Large Frame Pump
Oil Fill Figure 7.46 depicts an early model pump and shows the drain plug (item 2) and the sight gauge (item 3). Figure 7.46 — Pump Oil Fill Location
1. On units so equipped, install the glass sight gauge in its proper position on the side of the pump. Tighten the sight gauge to the torque value specified in the Torque Chart, found on Figure 7.2 (Exploded View) at the beginning of this chapter. 2. On units so equipped, install the 3/8” NPT oil drain plug in its proper location. Tighten the oil drain plug to the torque value specified in the Torque Chart, found on Figure 7.2 (Exploded View) at the beginning of this chapter. 3. Insert a funnel into the Oil Fill/Breather cap threaded opening at top of the pump crankcase. Add the amount and type of oil recommended in the table in Part 2 of the Common Pump Components section, earlier in this manual. On units so equipped, the oil level should reach the center of the sight gauge. 4. When pump has been properly serviced with the recommended oil, install and tighten the Oil Fill/Breather cap to the torque value specified in the Torque Chart, found on Figure 7.2 (Exploded View) at the beginning of this chapter. 5. If so equipped, install the 1/8” NPT pipe plug into its threaded opening on the pump head. Tighten the plug to the torque value specified in the Torque Chart, found on Figure 7.2 (Exploded View) at the beginning of this chapter.
Item
Name
1
Oil fill - breather cap
2*
Drain plug
3*
Sight gauge
* Items not used in current models
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