How To Change Oil On Craftsman Pressure Washer

Step 2 changing pump oil.

How to change oil on craftsman pressure washer. Never overfill the pump with oil which could lead to leaks caused by damaged seals. Shut off the engine and clean the area around the drain plug and dipstick with a rag. I show you how easy it is to change pressure washer pump oil. Change the oil in your pressure washer s water pump after the first 10 hours of use and then after every 250 hours or three months thereafter.

First i placed 2 x4 boards under the metal plate. Always use oil specifically designed for pressure washer pumps. Drain the oil and fuel from the engine. Good pressure washer pump oil is non detergent non foaming and has rust inhibitors.

Tilt the unit back in the opposite direction after the oil has drained. Change your pump oil if it looks milky changes color or has visible particles. My owner s manual said the pump oil would not need changing for the life of the pump. Remove the oil cap on the water pump with an allen wrench.

For the location of the plug refer to your pressure washer owner s manual. Regular maintenance that we do on our equipment. Start the craftsman power washer and let the engine warm for five minutes. In this video i m changing the oil in my honda gx200 with castrol 10w 30.

Using a drain pan undern. Tilt the pressure washer to drain the used oil into an approved container.