Craftsman 580.75231 owner manual MovechokelevertoChokeposition, How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

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10.Movechokeleverto"Choke"position.

10.Movechokeleverto"Choke"position.

NOTE:Forawarmengine,besurethechokeleveris in the"Run"position.

11.Grasphandleandpullrecoilstarterlightlyuntilyou feelsomeresistance,thenpullbriskly.

WARNING

*DO NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to "Choke" position.

3.Squeeze trigger on spray gun to reWeve trapped pressure in hose to avo{d injury.

NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when 3ressure is released.

WARNING

When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger on spray gun.

12.Return recoil starter slowly. DO NOT let rope "snap back" against starter.

13.When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to "Run" position, as engine warms. If engine falters, move choke lever to "Choke" position, then to "Run" position.

14.if engine fires, but does not continue to run, squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve internal pump pressure. Move choke lever to "Run" position, and repeat steps 11 through 13.

IMPORTANT: if engine floods, place choke lever in "Run" position and crank until engine starts.

NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast" >osition when operating the pressure washer.

WARNING

DO NOT touch hot surfaces.

Allow equipment to cool before touching.

The pressure washer must be at least 5 feet from

structures having combustible wails and/or other

combustible materials.

Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure washer for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.

In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester, it must be maintained in effective working order.

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

1.Let engine idle for two minutes.

2.Move throttle lever on engine to "Stop" position.

Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun while system is pressurized.

Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure, every time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.

4.Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.

How To Use the Adjustable Nozzle

You now should know how to START your pressure washer and how to STOP it. The information in this

section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern and apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals.

CAUTION

NEVER adjust spray pattern when spraying.

NEVER put hands in front of nozzle to adjust spray pattern,

On the end of your spray gun is a nozzle handle that can adjust the spray pressure and the spray pattern.

1.Slide nozzle forward for low pressure spray; slide backward for high pressure spray.

Slide nozzle backward for

Slide nozzle

for.ward

for low

high pressure mode.

pressure

mode

and

 

detergent

application.

2.Point nozzle towards a hard surface, disengage trigger lock, and press trigger to test pattern.

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Craftsman 580.75231 MovechokelevertoChokeposition, How to Stop Your Pressure Washer, How To Use the Adjustable Nozzle