Craftsman 580.76225 owner manual After Each USE, Other

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AFTER EACH USE

Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time. Sediments of mineralscan deposit on pump parts and "freeze" pump action. Follow these procedures after every

Use:

Flush detergent hose by placing the injector filter into a pail of clear water while running Pressure Washer with nozzle in low pressure mode. Flush until you can see clear water running through the tube.

Shut off the engine and let it cool, then remove all hoses.

A CAUTION: Be sure throttle lever is in "STOP" position before you continue. If you start engine without the proper water supply connected, you can damage the pump.

Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil handle about 6 times. This should remove most of the

liquid in the pump.

Coil the high pressure hose and inspect it for damage. Cuts in the hose or fraying of it could result in leaks and loss of pressure. Should any damage be found, replace the hose. DO NOT attempt to repair a dam- aged hose. Replace the hose with the genuine Craftsman part.

Drain water from hose and properly hang it on the wire support provided on the guide handle.

Note: To protect the unit from freezing temperatures, you can draw windshieldwasher fluid into the pump by pour-

ing the washer fluid into a 3-foot section of garden hose connected to the inlet adaptor and pullingthe recoil han- dle twice.

Store in a clean, dry area.

A WARNING: NEVER store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly venti- lated areas where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a fur- nace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.

LONG TERM STORAGE

If you do not plan to use the PressureWasher for morethan 30 days, you mustpreparethe enginefor longterm storage.

Note: As always, prepare the pressure washer pump as you would after each use.

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming In essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel fil- ter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Follow these instructions:

PROTECT FUEL SYSTEM

Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing pos- sible malfunction of engine.

_1_ WARNING: Drain fuel into approved con- tainer outdoors, away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke.

Run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel. Make

sure you have water supply to pump inlet connected and turned ON.

CHANGE OIL

While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill

with recommended grade.

OIL CYLINDER BORE

Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Crank slowly to distribute oil.

I A CAUTION!hole when crankingAvoid sprayenginefromslowlyspark. plug IJ

Install spark plug. Do not connect spark plug wire.

OTHER

Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO EMPTY

THE FUEL TANK.

Cover your unitwith a suitable protective._overthat does not retain moisture.

IMPORTANT: NEVER cover your pressure washer while engine and exhaust area are warm.

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Contents Pressure Washer / Customer Heupune CraftsmanTraining LIMiTIEDONE YEAB.YkBBANON Craftsman High Pressure WasherOperation Maintenance and StorageTo Remove Pressure Washer from Carton Carton ContentsHOW to SET UP Your Pressure Washer Tools Required for AssemblyHigh Pressure Outlet ChecklistKnow Your High Pressure Washer Spray GUN AssemblyApplying Detergent and Cleaning with Adjustable Nozzle HOW to Stop Your Pressure Washer Rinsing with the Pressure WasherChoke ADD Gasoune Before Startingthe PressurewasherEngine OIL Not OverfillTips To Start Your Pressure WasherSiphoning Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Checking OIL Level Engine MaintenancePressure Washer Maintenance Before Each USEAIR Service AIR CleanerCarburetor Nozzle MaintenanceOther After Each USECorrection Problem Cause