Craftsman 580752212 pressure washer

User Manual - Page 18

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Check Gun and Nozzle Extension
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 be able to presstrigger. Replace
spraygun immediatelyif it fails anyof thesetests.
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 nozzleclogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the nozzlefollowing 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.
_i, WARNING 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.
Keephigh pressurehoseconnectedto pumpandspraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
ALWAYSpointspraygunin safedirection,pressred button
andsqueezesprayguntriggerto releasehighpressure,every
timeyou stop engine.
.
4.
Remove nozzle from end of nozzleextension.
Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting nozzle (A).
.
6.
Remove nozzle extension from spray gun.
Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzleextension. Backflush
between 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Reinstallnozzleinto nozzleextension.
8. Reconnect nozzle extension 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 engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
11. Test pressurewasher by operating with each quick
connect nozzle.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring RepairKit at your local Searsor by calling
1-800-4-MY-HOME(469-4663) or online at www.sears.com.It
is not includedwith the pressurewasher.This kit includes
replacemento-rings, rubber washerand water inletfilter. Referto
the instructionsheetprovidedin the kit to serviceyour unit's
o-rings.
_i, 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
_i, WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WHENADJUSTINGOR MAKINGREPAIRSTOYOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTESTINGFOR ENGINESPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
OilRecommendations
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 NOT use 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 _03o__
32 .o
14
-4
-22
°C
\ 40
;_30
°_20
10
_m m 0
--_C °
-20
-30
* Below40°F(4°C)the useof SAE30 will result in hardstarting.
** Above80°F(27°C)the useof 10W30maycauseincreasedoil
consumption.Checkoil levelmorefrequently.
NOTE:Synthetic oil meeting ILSACGF-2,API
certification mark and API service symbol with
"SJ/CF ENERGYCONSERVING"or higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Useof synthetic oil
does not alter required oil change intervals.
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