Craftsman 919.76902 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, If you pressure washer is used at an altitude in
excess of S000 feet consult with your r)earest Sears
Service Center regarding high attitude set changes.
ZkCAUTION; Engine speed was properly adjusted
at the factory and should 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 adj[jstment,
A WARNING: High engine speeds are dangerous and
increase the risk of personal injury or damage to
.........._equipment.
_k WARNING: Low engine speeds impose a heavy
load on the engine and when sufficient engine
power ls not available could shorten engine life_
Nozzle Maintenance
1. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water
supply,
2, Disconnect spark plug wire.
3, Pulf triggeron gun handle to relieve any water
pressure,
4.. Disconnect the wand/Jance from the gun_
5, Remove the nozzle from the wand. Remove any
obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool provided
and backfiush with clean water,
6. Direct water supply into nozzle end to back-flush
loosened particles for 30 seconds.,
7", Reassemble the nozzle to the tanoe using teflon tape
to prevent leaks, Tighten securely,.
8., Reconnect wand to gun and turn on water supply,
9, Start pressure washer and place wand into high
pressure setting to test.,
Preparing Pressure Washer for Storage
NOTE: Ifyot_ do not plan to use your unit for 30 days or
- more, unit should be prepared for storage.
lt4PORTANT: tt is importa_nt to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the
carburetor, fuel filter hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called
gasoho) or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ttjre which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage, Acidic gas can damage the fue_system
of an engine whi}e in storage, To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system shouid be emptfed before storage of 30
days or longer, Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
occur,
Engine Preparation
First add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank,
- Run pressure washer for full 5 minutes to allow fuel
stabilizer to enter the fuel system,
NOTE; While doing this procedure make sure water
supply is turned on and flowing to the unit., NEVER run
unit without water supply running through pump.,
Next shut off engine and disconnect the water supplyo
- Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark
plug,
° Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark piug hole.
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Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a
few times to lubricate the combustion chamber,
Replace the spark plug, but do not connect the spark
plug wire,
Pump Preparation
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 will fall below 32° E
This can cause extensive damage to this unit.
If unit has to be stored under freezing conditions a non-
toxic RoV,anti-freeze can be used to protect from
freezing,
Be sure engine switch is in "OFF" position and spark
plug wire has been removed from spark plug,
Pull the trigger on the spay gun to release the
pressure in the high pressure hose, Detach high
pressure hose and garden hose from the unit.,
Pull the recoil on the engine 4 to 6 times to discharge
remaining water in pump,
Tip the unit on the end w_th the water inlet fitting
potnting upward,
Pour approximately 1/4 cup of non-toxic RV., anti-
freeze down the fitting where the water hose attaches
to the pump,
Set unit upright and put! starter handte on engine 4 to
6 times to circulate anti-freeze in pump until anti-
freeze is d;soharged from the pump,