Craftsman 580.752 owner manual After Each USE, Service Air Cleaner, Service Spark Plug, Part

Service Air Cleaner

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.

Service the air cleaner once every 25 hours of

operation or once each year, whichever comes first. Service more often if operating under dirty or dusty

conditions. Replacements are available at your local Sears service center.

To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:

1.Remove screw.

2.Carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent debris from falling into carburetor.

3."]'a_eair cleaner assembly apart and clean all parts. Wash foam air cleaner in liquid de;ergent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.

4.SATURATE foam air cleaner in engine oil and squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.

5.Reins;all clean or new foam air cleaner in body.

6.Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw.

NOTE: You can purchase now air cleaner elements by calling 1-800_366-PART.

Service Spark Plug

Service the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or

yearly, whichever occurs first.

WARNING

1.Clean area around spark plug.

2.Remove and inspect spark plug.

3.Replace spark plug with recommended plug if electrodes are worn or if insulator is cracked or

chipped.

4.Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at 0.030 inches (0.76ram), if necessary.

5.Install spark plug, tighten securely.

NOTE: You can purchase a new spark plug by calling

1-800-366-PART.

AFTER EACH USE

Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and _freeze" pump action. Follow these procedures after every use:

1.Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing filter into a pail of clean wa;er while running pressure washer in low pressure mode (adjustable nozzle in forward position). Flush for one to two minu;es.

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

3.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.

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

liquid in pump.

If storing for more than 30 days see "Long Term Storage" on page 15.

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