Craftsman 919.762500 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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,Ik Warning: Read Owner's Manual. Do not attempt I
to operate equipment until you have read Owners[
Matruua_cJOrnSafety,Operation, and Maintenance I
Note: Included with your unit is a video cassette that
demonstrates how to operate your pressure washer.
tf you have a video cassette recorder you should
view the video before operation,
,& Warning: Never adjust spray pattern when spray-
ing. Never put hands in front of spray nozzle to
adjust spray pattern because you could be
injured.
Adding Pump Oi[
Before running the high pressure washer, check the
pump oil level by viewing the sight gtass on the side
of the pump, When properly filled, the oil will be at
the half way point marked by the two triangles. Your
pressure washer pump is shipped with oil, Add oil
only if oil level is lower than the half way point on the
sight glass. Do not overfill, Use 30 weight non-
dete;gent oil if necessary.
,& CAUTION: Do Not use engine oil that has been [
shipped with your unit in your pump, Engine oil I
is detergent and your pump uses a non-detergent [
oil. Detergent oil can cause damage to your pump,j
Stopping Your Pressure Washer
A CAUTION: Do not run pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. Failure to do so
will result in pump damage.
To turn pressure washer off place the on/stop switch
to the stop position,
Simply shutting OFF engine wig not release
pressure in the system. Squeeze the trigger on the
spray gun for about 3 seconds to relieve pressure_
Spray stream wi!I decrease in length.
iMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a therma;
relief valve, if unit is allowed to run for severaI m;n --
_Jtes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
several drops of water may be released through this
valve to cool the unit. The heated water will be pb_rged
from the bottom of the pump.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
To operate the engine you wilt need to do the following,
A CAUTION: Always check engine oil levei before
every staR. Running engine !ow of oil or out of oil
couId result in serious damage.
A CAUTION: Always check pump oil Ievei before
_, every start, Running pump low on oil couId ,_-esu!t
in pump damage. "
Engine Oil
Your unit has been shipped without oil in the engine.
A bottle of SAE 30 weight oil is included in the carton.
Remove oil plug located on the side of engine. Using a
funnel fill engine crankcase up to the last thread in the
oil port. Pour slowly. Oil reading will be inaccurate on
unlevet ground.
NOTE_ When adding oil to the engine crankcase; use
a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service SF,
SG, SH rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special addi-
tives, Select the oiFs viscosity grade according to
you expected operating temperatures.
SAE Vi.'_eesity Grades
Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.
The use of multi-viscosity oil such as (10W-30, etc.) in
ambient temperatures above 40°F (4°C) will result in
higher than normai oil consumption. If multFviscosity
o]i is used, check the oi_ level more frequentIy to
prevent any posssible engine damage due to lack or
lubrication.
Use of SAE30 oil below 40°F (4°C) will result in hard
starting and possible engine damage dL_e to inad-
equate _ubrication.