Craftsman 919.762500 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
Carburetor
The carburetor of your high pressure washer is pre,*set
at the factory, The carburetor should not be tampered
with, _fyou pressure washer is used at an altitude in
excess of 5000 feet consult with your nearest Sears
Service Center regarding high altitude set changes.
A CAUTION: Engine speed was properly adjusted
at the factory and shoutd require no additional
adjustment. Do not attempt to change engine
speed. If you believe the engine is running too fast
or too slow, take your pressure washer to a Sears
Authorized Service Center for repair and adjustment.
_WARNING: High engine speeds are dangerous and
increase the risk of personal injury or damage to
equipment.
,_I,WARNING: Low engine speeds impose a heavy
toad on the engine and when sufficient engine
power is not available could shorten engine life.
Nozzle Maintenance
Hi-Low Lance:
I. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water
suppty.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
3, Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any water
pressure.
4, Disconnect the wand/lance from the gun,
5. Remove the high-pressure nozzle from the lance.
Remove any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning
tool provided and backflush with clean water.
6. Direct water supply into nozzle end to backflush
loosened particles for 30 seconds,
7. Reassemble the nozzle to the lance using teflon tape
to prevent leaks. Tighten securely.
8. Reconnect wand/lance to gun and turn on water
supply.
9. Start pressure washer and place wand/lance into
high pressure setting to test.
This pressure washer should be stored in such a way to
protect it from freezing. Do not store this unit outdoors
or in an area where temperatures wH! fal! below 32 ° R
This can cause extensive damage to this unit°
_funit has to be stored under freezin£_} co_ditio_-_s a non-
toxic R.V, anti-freeze can be used to p_otec_ fro:_
freezing.
Preparing Pressure Washes for Storag_:_
NOTE: If you do not piar_ i<; c_seyo,__ _._.i-_it_:::_30 :.::_.,:sc _
more, unit shouid be prepared [or s_or_{_e.
Engine Preparatio_
First add a f_ei stab;_izer _othe fuei tang..
o Run pressure wass_er for fuif 5 min:_tes to al!ov_,_f,._ei
stabilizer to enter the rue! system.
NOTE: Whiie doing this procedure make sure wa, te,
supp!y is turned on and flowing to ,the unit. NEVER run
unit without water suppiy running th_rough pump,
Next shut off engine and disconnect the water supp!yo
Disconnect the spark pl_xg wire and remove the spa_k
plugo
Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hole.
Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a
few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.
o Repiace the spark plug, but do not connect the spark
piug wire.
P_mp Preparation
Be sure engine switch is in "OFF" position and spark
piug wire has been removed from spark plug.
Puii the trigger on the spay gun to release the
p_essL_rein the high pressure hose, Detach high
rsressure hose and garden hose from the unit.
P{s!ithe recoil on the engine 4 to 6 times to discharge
_-_mainingwater in pump_
T_p the unit on the end with the water inlet fitting
poi_!ting upward.
Pou_ approximately 1/4 cup of nomtoxic R.V. anti-
freeze down the fitting where the water hose attaches
to the Dump.
Set unit upright and pull starter handle on engine 4 to
6 times to circulate anti-freeze in pump until anti-
freeze is discharged from the pump.
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