Craftsman 580.752 owner manual Checklist Before Starting, Engine

6.Pour slowly. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checKed. DO NOT overfill.

7.Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely. NOTE: ChecK oil often during engine breaK-in.

Add Fuel

,_ WARNINGtNEVER fill fuelNEVERtanK whenfill fuelenginetank indoorsis running. or hot. DO NOT smoKe when filling fuel tank.

,_ WARNINGt NEVER fill fuel tank completely full. Provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe

away any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting.

1.Use clean unleaded automotive fuel and store in

approved, clean, covered containers. Use clean fill funnels. NEVER use ::stale"fuel left over from last

season or fuel stored for long periods.

2.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

3.Slowly add fuel to fuel tank. Use a funnel to prevent spillage. Fill tank to about 1.5" below the top of the filler necK.

_,_Fuel

4.Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.

IMPORTANT: It is imporl:ant 1:oprevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during s1:orage. Also, experience indica1:esthat alcohol-blendedfuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys1:em of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel sys1:em should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See =Storage" on page 15. NEVER use engine or carbure1:or cleaner products in the fuel 1:anKor permanent damage may occur.

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump

IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses before you start the engine.

1.Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose to base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.

2.Attach other end of high pressure hose to high pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.

,Before connecting garden hose to wa1:erinlet, inspect inlet screen. Clean screen if it con1:ains debris or have it replaced if damaged. Refer to section =O-Ring Maintenance" if inlet screen is damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged. NEVER siphon inlet water.

Inspect inlet

screen. DO NOT use if

damaged;

clean if dirty.

4.Run wa1:erthrough garden hose for 30 seconds to flush out any debris.

5.Connect garden hose (net 1:oexceed 50 feet in length) to water inlet. Tighten by hand.

CAUTION

6.Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on gun to purge pump system of air and impurities.

WARNING

_aringadequate eye protection.

CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING

ENGINE

Review the unit 1:oensure you have performed all of

the following:

1.Check that oil has been added to proper level in engine crankcase.

2.Add proper fuel 1:ofuel tanK.

3.Check for properly tightened hose connections (high pressure and water supply) and there are no kinks, cuts, or damage to high pressure hose.

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