Craftsman 580.763 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
PROBLEM ' CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Nozzle in low pressure mode. 1
Pump has following problems:
failure to produce pressure, erratic
pressure, chattering, loss of
pressure, low water volume.
2. Low regulator pressure
3. Water inlet is blocked.
4, Inadequate water Supply
5. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking
6. Clogged inlet hose strainer.
7, Water suppiy isover t40°F.
8. Outlet hose is blocked.
9. Outlet hose leaks,
!0. Gun leaks,
11, Nozzle is obstructed.
12. Pumpis faulty,
1. Detergent tube is not submerged,
2, Chemical filter is clogged.
Detergent fails to mix with.
spray.
Engine runs good at no-load
but "bogs down" when toad is
added
Engine will not start; or starts
and runs rough
Engine shuts down during
operation
Engine lacks power.
3, Nozzle is in high pressure mode,
Engine speed is too slow,
1. Low oil level
2. Dirty air cleaner
3. Out of gasoline.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire not connected
to spark plug
6, Bad spark plug.
7, Water in gasoline.
8, Overchoking.
9. Excessively rich fuel mixture.
10. Intake valve stuck oPen or closed.
11. Engine has lost compression.
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Low oil level,
Dirty air filter.
Pull nozzle backward for high
pressure mode.
2. Adjust regulator to desired setting.
3, Clear inlet
4. Provide adequate water flow,
5. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
6. Check and clean inlet hose strainer.
7. Provide cooler water supply.
8, Clear blocks in outlet hose.
9. Replace outlet hose if leaking.
10. Replace gun.
1t. Clear nozzle,
12, Contact Sears Service Department.
1. Insert detergent tube into detergent.
2. Clean or replace filter!detergent
tube.
3. Push nozzle forward for
low pressure mode,
Contact Sears Service Department.
1. Fill crankcase to proper level,
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3, Fill fuel tank.
4, Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.
5, Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Replace sparkpiug.
7.. Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel. -
8. Open choke fully and crank engine.
9. Contact Sears Service Department,
10. Contact Sears Service Department.
11. Contact Sea_;sService Department.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2, Fill crankcase to proper level,
Replace air filter.
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