Craftsman 580.75201 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
10. Move throttle lever to "Fast" position, shown here
as a rabbit.
Fast
Stop
/
Throttle
Lever in
STOP
position
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the throttle lever is
in the "Fast" position.
To start the engine for the very first time:
11. Make sure throttle lever is in "Fast" position
(indicated on the engine as a rabbit).
12. Push primer bulb firmly 5 times, waiting 2 seconds
between each push.
To start engine thereafter:
11. Make sure throttle lever is in "Fast" position
(indicated on the engine as a rabbit).
12. Press primer bulb firmly 3 times, waiting
2 seconds between each push. For a warm
engine, DO NOT press primer bulb.
13. Grasp starter grip handle and pull slowly until you
feel some resistance. Then pull rapidly to start
engine.
WARNING
]
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze
trigger on spray gun.
14. Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope
"snap back" against starter.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
)osition when operating the pressure washer.
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DO NOT move pressure washer while running.
Always use handle to lift equipment.
NEVER pull on hoses to move equipment.
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to coo! before touching.
The pressure washer must be at least 5 feet from
structures having combustible walls and/or other
combustible materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on al! sides of pressure
washer for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester,
it must be maintained in effective working order.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
1. Let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Move throttle lever on engine to "Stop" position.
3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve
trapped pressure in hose to avoid injury.
WANNING
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped
pressure, every time you stop engine, Engage trigger
lock on spray gun.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
4. Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.
How to Use Spray Tips
The quick-connect on the nozzle extension allows you
to switch between four different spray tips. The spray
tips vary the spray pattern as shown above.
Follow these instructions to change spray tips:
1. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
CAUTION
NEVER exchange spray tips without locking the trigger
lock on the trigger.