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10W-30 is normally specified for a Honda GCV160-GCV190 engine. You drain the oil by removing the oil cap/dipstick and then tilting the machine on it's side so that the oil can drain out if the oil fill into a container. (Drain when warm so it flows easily).
The capacity of the engine is ~18.6 oz. Refill amount is ~12.0-13.5 oz. (either engine).
When refilling, add oil and check on dipstick often. To check, press the dipstick into the oil fill, but DO NOT SCREW IT DOWN. Just insert the dipstick in until it contacts the top of the oil fill. The correct reading is between the lower and upper limits marked on the dipstick. (You may have to look carefully to see the marks).
There is an oil dipstick on the side of the engine. Remove the dipstick and check the oil on the dipstick. The oil should be about half way up the threads on this engine. If you need to add oil you can use SAE 30 or a 10W30 Oil.
If the oil filler is on the side of the pump, that will be the level to fill it to. If the filler is at the top there may be a dipstick on the plug, or else refer to the handbook.
I'm not sure what you mean. I think you are asking if your power washer needs oil mixed with the gas. Does your machine have a oil reservoir below the engine? If there is a place to put engine oil, then your engine runs on ordinary gasoline. The pump oil is SAE20 or SAE30 non-detergent motor oil > oil comes up half way inside box. The engine oil is 10W30 motor oil > oil comes up bit more than half way on dipstick
Is this a big power washer as shown in the photograph? Is there a separate place to put oil for engine and pump?
If your engine has a place to put oil, then the engine takes ordinary gasoline If you have a small engine like a weed-eater or chain-saw, and there is not a separate reservoir for oil, then you mix 2-cycle engine oil with the gas in a 40:1 ratio
Pressure washer oil: Pump fills about half-way up with SAE20 or SAE30 non-detergent motor oil Engine fills half way up dipstick with 10-W-30 motor oil
Center stand the motorcycle.First place your pan under the oil filter cover under the front right corner of the machine. Using a six point socket loosen the filter cover bolt and remove the cover. Dump out the oil in the cover being careful to save the spring and the washer that is stuck to the filter.Many Goldwings have lost there washer in a previous oil change , if lost replace the washer. If you desire change the o-ring on the bolt and the o-ring on the cover. Put the bolt back into the cover and place the spring first over the bolt, then the washer, then the filter , so the spring is pushing the filter against the engine. Put the new filter onto the motorcycle and snug up the cover bolt just enough so the oil wont leak out. Do Not Over Tighten The Cover Bolt. Now place the pan under the right rear corner of the motor. You will find a horizontal bolt near the bottom right rear corner of the main block of the motor. It will have an aluminum or copper sealing washer. Take off the bolt and let the oil drain out. When the oil is finished draining , put the bolt back in with a new sealing washer , if needed , and snug up the bolt just enough so that it does not leak or come out. Again do not over tighten the bolt. Now pour in the new oil through the dipstick hole. Be sure you use JASO MA certified motorcycle oil. You will need 4 quarts but you may have a partial quart left over. The quantity is something between 3.4 and 4 quarts. Run the bike and double check the oil level with your dipstick so you do not over fill.
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