Craftsman 580.752 owner manual General, Winter Storage, Long Term Storage

GENERAL

Inspect high pressure hose for damage. Cuts in hose or fraying could result in leaks and loss of

pressure. Should any damage be found, replace hose. DO NOT attempt to repair a damaged hose.

Replace hose with genuine Craftsman part.

Drain water from hose, gun, and nozzle extension and properly coil it on attached wiraform. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

Sl:ora unit in a clean, dry area.

,_ WARNINGI NEVER store the engine with fuel

in the gas l:anK indoors in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fumes may reach an open flame, a sparK, or pilot light.

WINTER STORAGE

CAUTION

,Freeze damage is not covered under warranty

To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:

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

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

3.Use pump saver, available at Sears retail item number 7174403, 1:otreat pump. This prevents freeze damage and lubricates pis1:onsand seals.

4.If pump saver is not available, connect a 3-footsection of garden hose 1:owa1:erinlet adapter. Pour RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into hose. Pull recoil handle twice. Disconnect 3-foot hose.

LONG TERM STORAGE

If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than 30 days, you must prepare the engine and pump for long 1:erms1:orage.

It is imporl:ant 1:oprevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or 1:anKduring storage. Also, experience indice1:es 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 s1:orage.

Protect Fuel System

Draining Fuel Tank:

,_	WARNINGI Drain fuel, using funnel, into
	approved con1:ainer outdoors, away from open
	flame. Be sure engine is cool. DO NOT smoke.

Remove all fuel from cerbure1:or and fuel 1:anK1:o prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.

Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine s1:opsdue 1:olack of fuel.

Change Oil

While engine is s1:illwarm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade. See "Changing Oil"

on page 13.

Oil Cylinder Bore

Remove spark plug. Squirt about 1 ounce of clean engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole

with rag. Pull recoil handle slowly to distribute oil. Avoid spray from spark plug hole.

Ins1:allspark plug. DO NOT connect spark plug wire.

Protect Pump

To protect the pump use Sears pump saver to prevent freeze damage and lubricate pistons and seals.

NOTE: Sears pump saver, item number 717,_03, is available as an optional accessory. It is not included with the pressure washer.

CAUTION

,Failure to de so wi!l permanentlydamage your pump and render you_ unit ineperablei

_ Freeze damage !Sn_ c0vered underwarran_ •

To use the pump saver:

CAUTION

1.Attach hose on pump saver can 1:opump inlet.

2.Push in can top to dispense pump saver.

3.When pump saver fluid begins to exit pump outlet, the pump is protected.

4.Remove pump saver from pump inlet.

OTHER

DO NOT store fuel from one season to another.

If possible, s1:oreyour unit indoors and cover it to give pro1:ection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO

EMPTY THE FUEL TANK.

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

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