Craftsman 580.76201 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
PROBLEM
Pump has following problems:
failure to produce pressure, or
erratic pressure, chattedng, loss of
pressure, lowwater volume.
Detergent fails to mix with
spray.
Engine runsgood when not spraying
but dieswhen you begin to spray.
Engine will not start; or starts 1.
and runs rough. 2.
3.
4.
CAUSE
Nozzlein lowpressuremode.
2. Water inlet is blocked.
3. Inadequate water supply.
Engine shuts down during
operation.
Engine lacks power.
4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5. Clogged water inlet screen.
6. Water supply is over 140°F.
7. Outlet hose is blocked.
8. Outlet hose leaks.
9. Gun leaks.
10. Nozzle is obstructed.
11. Pump is faulty.
1. Detergent line is not submerged
in detergent spray.
2. Chemical filter is clogged.
3. Nozzle is in high pressure mode.
Engine speed is too slow.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
1.
2.
CORRECTION
1. Pull nozzle backward for high
pressure mode.
2. Clear inlet.
3. Provide adequate water flow at
least 2.5 gpm.
4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
5. Replace / clean water inlet screen.
6. Provide cooler water supply.
7. Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8. Replace outlet hose if leaking.
9. Replace o-dng or gun if necessary.
10. Clear nozzle.
11. Contact Sears Service Department.
1.
2.
3.
Dirty air cleaner 1.
Out of gasoline. 2.
Stale gasoline. 3.
Spark plug wire not connected 4.
to spark plug.
Bad spark plug. 5.
Water in gasoline. 6.
Overchoking or flooded. 7.
Excessively rich fuel mixture. 8.
Intake valve stuck open or closed. 9.
Engine has lost compression. 10.
Out of gasoline.
Air filter didy
Dirty air filter.
insert chemical line into detergent.
Clean or replace filter/detergent
line.
Push nozzle forward for
low pressure mode.
Contact Sears Service Department.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
Fill fuel tank.
Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
Connect wire to spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Drain gas tank; fill withfresh fuel.
Set engine throttle control lever to
fast position, choke in run position.
Contact Sears Service Department.
Contact Sears Service Department.
Contact Sears Service Department.
1. Fillfuel tank.
2. Replace Air filter.
Replace air filter.
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