Craftsman 580752342 pressure washer

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* Usea dampclothtowipeexteriorsurfacesclean.
* Usea softbristlebrushto loosencakedondirt,oil,
etc.
Useavacuumcleanertopickuploosedirtanddebris.
Uselowpressureair (nottoexceed25 psi)toblow
awaydirt.Inspectcoolingairslotsandopeningson
thepressurewasher.Theseopeningsmustbekept
cleanandunobstructed.
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examine garden hose inlet screen. Clean if it is
clogged or replace if it is torn.
Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear,
kinking, or abuse. Inspect hose before each use.
Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or
damage or movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replace hose immediately.
I WARNING I
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
Replacement hose rating MUST exceed maximum
pressure rating of unit.
2. Place in-line filter screen into threaded end of nozzle
extension. Direction does not matter. Push screen in
with eraser end of pencil until it rests flat at bottom
of opening. Take care to not bend screen.
3. Place o-ring into recess. Push o-ring snugly
against in-line filter screen.
4. Assemble nozzle extension to spray gun, as
described earlier in manual.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun
trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure.
The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a
nozzle clogged or restricted with foreign materials,
such as dirt, etc. To correct the problem, immediately
clean the nozzle following these instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
Remove nozzle from end of nozzle extension..
3. Remove in-line filter from other end of nozzle
extension.
4. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting nozzle.
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5. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by
back flushing water through nozzle extension.
Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.
Check Gun and Nozzle Extension
Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure
it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making
sure it springs back into place when you release it. Put
trigger lock in UP position and test trigger. You should
not be able to press trigger. Replace spray gun
immediately if it fails any of these tests.
Check In-Line Filter
Refer to the illustration and service the in-line filter if it
becomes clogged, as follows:
In-line Filter
Nozzle Extension
O-ring
Detach spray gun from high pressure hose.
Detach nozzle extension from spray gun and
remove o-ring and screen from nozzle extension.
Flush screen, spray gun, and nozzle extension
with clean water to clear debris.
6. Reinstall nozzle and in-line filter into nozzle extension.
7. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
8. Reconnect water supply, turn on water, and start
engine.
9. Test pressure washer by operating with each
quick connect nozzle.
O=Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O-Ring Repair Kit at your local Sears or by
calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663) or online at
www.sears.com. It is not included with the pressure
washer. This kit includes replacement o-rings, rubber
washer and water inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet
provided in the kit to service your unit's o-rings.
WARNING
NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any
kind. Replace o-ring or seal.
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