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Kranzle Oil Change.
I know a few members here have Kranzle pressure washers, so I thought I would post this here for reference. The actual process is not hard or different to something like a lawn mower, but it's always good to have some visual cues. I have the portable 1122 TST / 1152 TST, but the fill and drain points are in the same locations for the wall mounted versions.
I have had my Kranzle pressure washer for a year now, so it was time for the first oil change. These pressure washers, unlike many, have an oil supply. The manual (yes, I read the manual!) instructs to change the oil at 50 hours. It is then changed at 250 hours / yearly from there on. I do notice however that Obsessed Garage recommend changing the oil every 50 hours regardless. Obviously, the oil change point will depend on how much you use the machine, at the very least I would be changing it once a year.
With the unit standing upright, loosen the sump plug.
Lay the unit down into the run position, then remove the filler plug / dipstick.
Place a container under the drain plug. Remove the plug and drain the oil. (Why is it I feel like a real man doing an oil change on something. I even dropped the plug into the oil like a real pro, then fished it out with my fingers.
). The oil in mine still had a golden hue to it, extended use can turn the oil grey/white.
Stand the unit up and re-insert the plug. Make sure to clean and remove any swarf on the magnetic plug.
Time for new oil. The manual asks for 250ml of Kranzle Gear Oil or 15W-40 Motor Oil. The Kranzle oil is currently not stocked in Australia, so I used some mineral motor oil.
Filler plug re-inserted and level checked, ready for another year of fun.
I know a few members here have Kranzle pressure washers, so I thought I would post this here for reference. The actual process is not hard or different to something like a lawn mower, but it's always good to have some visual cues. I have the portable 1122 TST / 1152 TST, but the fill and drain points are in the same locations for the wall mounted versions.
I have had my Kranzle pressure washer for a year now, so it was time for the first oil change. These pressure washers, unlike many, have an oil supply. The manual (yes, I read the manual!) instructs to change the oil at 50 hours. It is then changed at 250 hours / yearly from there on. I do notice however that Obsessed Garage recommend changing the oil every 50 hours regardless. Obviously, the oil change point will depend on how much you use the machine, at the very least I would be changing it once a year.
With the unit standing upright, loosen the sump plug.
Lay the unit down into the run position, then remove the filler plug / dipstick.
Place a container under the drain plug. Remove the plug and drain the oil. (Why is it I feel like a real man doing an oil change on something. I even dropped the plug into the oil like a real pro, then fished it out with my fingers.
). The oil in mine still had a golden hue to it, extended use can turn the oil grey/white.
Stand the unit up and re-insert the plug. Make sure to clean and remove any swarf on the magnetic plug.
Time for new oil. The manual asks for 250ml of Kranzle Gear Oil or 15W-40 Motor Oil. The Kranzle oil is currently not stocked in Australia, so I used some mineral motor oil.
Filler plug re-inserted and level checked, ready for another year of fun.
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