Craftsman 580.752 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
6. Pour slowly. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil
level is checKed. DO NOT overfill.
7. Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely.
NOTE: ChecK oil often during engine breaK-in.
Add Fuel
,_ WARNINGt NEVER fill fuel tank indoors.
NEVER fill fuel tanK when engine is running or
hot. DO NOT smoKe when filling fuel tank.
,_ WARNINGt NEVER fill fuel tank completely
full. Provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe
away any fuel spillage from engine and
equipment before starting.
1. Use clean unleaded automotive fuel and store in
approved, clean, covered containers. Use clean fill
funnels. NEVER use ::stale"fuel left over from last
season or fuel stored for long periods.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add fuel to fuel tank. Use a funnel to
prevent spillage. Fill tank to about 1.5" below the
top of the filler necK.
_,_ Fuel
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
IMPORTANT: It is imporl:ant 1:oprevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during s1:orage.
Also, experience indica1:esthat alcohol-blended fuels
(called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture, which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
sys1:emof an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel sys1:emshould be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See
=Storage" on page 15. NEVER use engine or
carbure1:or cleaner products in the fuel 1:anKor
permanent damage may occur.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must
assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun and
attach all hoses before you start the engine.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of
hose to base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
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Before connecting garden hose to wa1:erinlet,
inspect inlet screen. Clean screen if it con1:ains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. Refer to
section =O-Ring Maintenance" if inlet screen is
damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet
screen is damaged. NEVER siphon inlet water.
Inspect inlet
screen. DO
NOT use if
damaged;
clean if dirty.
4. Run wa1:erthrough garden hose for 30 seconds to
flush out any debris.
5. Connect garden hose (net 1:oexceed 50 feet in
length) to water inlet. Tighten by hand.
CAUTION
6. Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on gun to
purge pump system of air and impurities.
WARNING
_aringadequate eye protection.
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
Review the unit1:oensure you have performed all of
the following:
1. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
2. Add proper fuel 1:ofuel tanK.
3. Check for properly tightened hose connections
(high pressure and water supply) and there are no
kinks, cuts, or damage to high pressure hose.
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