Craftsman 580752580 pressure washer

User Manual - Page 18

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CheckSpray Gunand NozzleExtension
Examinehoseconnectionto spraygun and makesure it is
secure.Testtrigger by pressingit and makingsure it springs
backinto placewhenyou releaseit. Do not depressredbutton
andtest trigger.You should not beableto presstrigger. Replace
spraygun immediatelyif it fails anyof thesetests.
Selector Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezingthe spray gun trigger
may be causedby excessive pump pressure. The principal
causeof excessive pump pressure is a nozzle clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the nozzlesfollowing these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYSpoint spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and and squeezespray gun trigger to release
retained high water pressure.
_lLWARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leadingto serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
* Keephighpressurehoseconnectedto pumpandspraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
* ALWAYSpointspraygun in safedirection,pressred button
andsqueezesprayguntriggerto releasehighpressure,every
timeyou stopengine.
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4.
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6.
Remove selector nozzlefrom end of nozzleextension.
Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting each nozzle(A) in the selector
nozzle.
Remove nozzleextension from spray gun.
Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzleextension. Backflush
between 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Reinstall selector nozzleinto nozzleextension.
8. Reconnect nozzleextension to spray gun.
9. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
10. Start enginefollowing instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
11. Test pressurewasher by operating in each spray pattern.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring RepairKit at your local Searsor by calling
1-800-4-1VlY-HOIVlE(469-4663) or online at www.sears.com, it
is not includedwith the pressurewasher.This kit includes
replacemento-rings, rubberwasherandwater inletfilter. Referto
the instructionsheetprovidedin the kit to serviceyour unit's
o-rings.
A. WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
* NEVERrepairleakingconnectionswithsealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ringor seal.
ENGINEMAINTENANCE
A. WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WHENADJUSTINGOR MAKING REPAIRSTOYOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
* Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTESTINGFOR ENGINESPARK
* Useapproved spark plug tester.
* DONOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF,SG,
SH,SJ or higher. DO NOTuse special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Usethe chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
oF
104___506886 _coo__
32 .o
14
-4
-22
oc
\ 40
;_30
_°_20
10
_m m 0
--_C °
-20
-30
* Below40°F(4°C)the useof SAE30will resultin hardstarting.
** Above80°F(27°C)the useof 10W30maycauseincreasedoil
consumption.Checkoil levelmorefrequently.
NOTICE Synthetic oil meeting ILSACGF-2,API
certification mark and API service symbol with
"SJ/0F ENERGYCONSERVING"or higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Useof synthetic oil
does not alter required oil change intervals.
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