Pressurewasherpartsshouldbekeptcleantoreducethe riskofoverheatingandignitionofaccumulateddebris.

CAUTION

DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.

°Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.

Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.

Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.

Use low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) to blow away dirt. inspect cooling air slots and openings on

the pressure washer. These openings must be kept clean and unobstructed.

Check and C_ean Jn_et Screen

Examine garden hose inlet screen. Clean if it is clogged or replace if it is torn.

Check High Pressure Hose

High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, kinking, or abuse, inspect hose before each use. Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage or movement of couplings, if any of these conditions exist, replace hose immediately.

2.Place in-line filter screen into threaded end of nozzle extension. Direction does not matter. Push screen in with eraser end of pencil until it rests flat at bottom of opening. Take care not to bend screen.

3.Place o-ring into recess. Push o-ring snugly against in-line filter screen.

4.Assemble nozzle extension to spray gun, as described earlier in manual.

NozzRe Maintenance

A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following these instructions:

1.Shut off engine and turn off water supply.

2.Remove spray tip from end of nozzle extension.

3.Remove in-line filter from other end of nozzle extension.

. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material clogging or restricting spray tip.

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NEVER repair high pressure hose, Replace it,

Replacement hose rating MUST exceed maximum pressure rating of unit.

Check Gun and Nozzle Extension

Examine hose connection to gun and make sure it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs back into place when you release it. Engage trigger lock and test trigger. You should not be able to

press trigger. Replace gun immediately if it fails any of these tests.

Check in-Line Fi_ter

Refer to the illustration and service the in-line filter if it becomes clogged, as follows:

5.Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by

back flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.

6.Reinstall spray tip and in-line filter into nozzle extension.

7.Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.

8.Reconnect water supply, turn on water, and start engine.

9.Test pressure washer by operating with each quick connect spray tips.

O-Ring Maintenance

Purchase an O-Ring Repair Kit at your local Sears or by caJJing1-800-366-PART or online at www.sears.com. Jtis not included with the pressure washer. This kit includes replacement o-rings, rubber washer and water inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service your unit'so-rings.

Nozzle extension

O-ring

Detach nozzle extension from gun and remove

o-dng and screen from nozzle extension. Flush screen, gun, and nozzle extension with clean water to clear debris.

WARNING

NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any

kind. Replace o-ring or sea!,

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Craftsman 580.75201 Check and Cean Jnet Screen, Check High Pressure Hose, NozzRe Maintenance, Check in-Line Fiter

580.75201 specifications

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