Craftsman 580.7524 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
PRESSURE WASHER
C_ean Debris
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from
pressure washer. Keep linkage, spring and controls
clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free from
any combustible debris.
Pressure washer parts should be kept clean to reduce
the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated
debris.
CAUTION
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil,
etc.
Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
Use low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) to blow
away dirt. inspect cooling air slots and openings on
the pressure washer. These openings must be kept
clean and unobstructed.
Check and C_ean _n_et 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.
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NEVER repair high pressure hose, Replace it,
Replacement hose rating MUST exceed maximum
pressure rating of unit.
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 _n-Line Fi_ter
Refer to the illustration and service the inqine filter if it
becomes clogged, as follows:
In-line Filter
Nozzle Extension
O-rinc
1. 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.
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 fiat
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.
Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants
To remove air from the pump, follow these steps:
1. Set up pressure washer as described in
"Assembling Your Pressure Washer" section and
connect water supply.
2. Pull trigger on gun and hold until a steady stream
of water appears.
To remove contaminants from the pump, follow these
steps:
1. Set up pressure washer as described in
"Assembling Your Pressure Washer" section, and
connect water supply.
2. Remove nozzle extension from gun.
3. Start engine according to instructions in "How To
Use Your Pressure Washer" section.
4. Pull trigger on gun and hold.
5. When water supply is steady and constant,
engage trigger lock and refasten nozzle extension.
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