Craftsman MGP-769010 owner manual Pressure Washer Maintenance, Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants

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Pressure Washer Maintenance

Check and Clean Inlet Screen: Examine inlet screen on pump inlet fitting. Clean if clogged; replace if torn.

Check High Pressure Hose: High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking, abuse. Inspect hose each time before use. Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, and damage or movement of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose

immediately.

Check Chemical/Soap Hose: Examine the chemical/soap hose and clean if clogged. Hose should fit tightly on pump fitting. Check for leaks and tears. Replace filter or hose if either is damaged.

Check Gun and Wand: Examine hose connection to gun making sure it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs back into place when you release it.

Pump Maintenance (Changing Pump Oil)

Your pressure washer pump is a sealed pump, you should never have to change oil.

Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants

To remove the air from the pump, follow these steps:

Set up the pressure washer as described in ASSEMBLY section and connect the water supply.

Remove the wand extension from the spray gun.

Pull the trigger on the gun and hold.

To remove the contaminants from the pump, follow these steps:

Set up the pressure washer as described in ASSEMBLY section, connect the water supply.

Remove the wand extension from the spray gun.

Start the engine according to instructions in the OPERATION section.

Pull the trigger on the gun and hold.

When the water supply is steady and constant, disengage trigger and refasten the wand extension.

Engine Maintenance

Check Oil Level

Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 5 hours of operation. To check oil see Engine Oil on page 8.

Changing Engine Oil

Change oil while engine is still warm. Preferably drain oil from top of engine as illustrated below. Drain oil with air cleaner side up. Oil can be drained from engine bottom if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.

DRAIN HOLE

To drain oil from bottom of engine, remove drain plug as illustrated below. Allow oil to drain and replace drain plug. Remove dipstick and

refill with new oil of recommended grade. Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds.

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

3/8” SQUARE

PIPE

Stop engine. Wait 30 seconds and re-check oil level. If required, add oil to bring level to FULL mark on dipstick.

Check Engine — Finger Guard/Muffler

Do not clean engine with a forceful spray of water because water could contaminate fuel system. With a brush or cloth, clean any debris from finger guard after every use to prevent engine damage caused by overheating.

CLEAN

Before running engine, clean muffler area to remove all grass and combustible debris.

CLEAN

CLEAN

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Contents Operating Instructions Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.ATable of Contents Safety Guidelines Definitions Important Safety InstructionsResult in death or serious injury DamageRisk of Unsafe Operation Assembly Carton ContentsTools Required for Assembly Remove Pressure Washer from CartonPreparing the Pressure Washer for First Use Checklist OperationKnow Your High Pressure Washer Stopping Your Pressure Washer Before Starting The EngineEngine Oil Gasoline To Start Your Pressure Washer How To Use Your Pressure Washer Using Soaps/ChemicalsMaintenance Product SpecificationsSplit Backup General RecommendationsPressure Washer Maintenance Engine Maintenance Check Oil LevelPurge Pump of Air and Contaminants Changing Engine OilService and Adjustments Clean Pre-Cleaner and Air Cleaner CartridgeClean and Replace Spark Plug Nozzle CleaningStorage Preparing Pressure Washer for StorageEngine Preparation Pump PreparationTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionNo or low pressure after PARTS/PARTES 900Not Included with Pressure Washer Pump PARTS/BOMBA Partes Parts Kits Engine PARTS/MOTOR Partes Briggs Engine Model #120602-01350-E2Engine PARTS/MOTOR Partes Engine PARTS/MOTOR Partes Engine PARTS/MOTOR Partes Engine PARTS/MOTOR Partes Engine PARTS/MOTOR Partes Engine PARTS/MOTOR Partes Engine PARTS/MOTOR Partes Engine PARTS/MOTOR Partes Engine PARTS/MOTOR Partes Briggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesAbout your engine warranty Improper maintenanceNormal wear Tabla DE Contenidos Garantía Limitada DE DOS Años DEL Motor CraftsmanPautas DE Seguridad Definiciones Instrucciones Importantes DE SeguridadCausará la muerte o lesiones serias ModeradasRiesgo DE Operación Insegura Ensamblaje Riesgo DE Lesiones YHerramientas Requeridas para el Ensamblaje Sacar la Lavadora a Presión de la CajaPreparación de la Lavadora a Presión para el Primer Uso Nota La manguera se encuentra en el fondo de la cajaOperación Lista de ComprobaciónFamiliarizarse con la Lavadora a Presión Antes de continuar, por favor comprobar lo siguienteApagado de la Lavadora a Presión Antes de Arrancar el MotorAceite del Motor GasolinaPara Arrancar la Lavadora a Presión Como usar la Lavadora a Presión Uso de Detergentes y QuímicosMantenimiento Recomendaciones GeneralesPurgar el aire y los contaminantes de la bomba Aro reténMantenimiento de la Lavadora a Presión Mantenimiento de la bomba Cambio del aceite de la bombaPurgar el Aire y los Contaminantes De la Bomba Mantenimiento del Motor Revisar el Nivel del AceiteMantenimiento Y Regulaciones Limpiar y Reemplazar la BujíaCarburador Limpieza de la BoquillaAlmacenamiento Preparación de la unidad para su AlmacenamientoPreparación del Motor Preparación de la BombaGuia DE Diagnosticos DE Problemas Nada o baja presión después Responsabilidades del propietario de la garantía Acerca de la garantía de su motor Desgaste normalNotas Notas Notas Get it fixed, at your home or ours