Craftsman 580.7524 owner manual Pressure Washer

PRESSURE WASHER

C_ean Debris

Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from pressure washer. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.

Pressure washer parts should be kept clean to reduce

the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.

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 _n_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.

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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 spray gun and make sure it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs back into place when you release it. Put trigger lock in UP position and test trigger. You should not be able to press trigger. Replace spray gun immediately if it fails any of these tests.

Check _n-Line Fi_ter

Refer to the illustration and service the inqine filter if it becomes clogged, as follows:

In-line Filter

Nozzle Extension

O-rinc

1.Detach spray gun from high pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray gun and remove o-ring and screen from nozzle extension.

Flush screen, spray gun, and nozzle extension with clean water to clear debris.

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 fiat at bottom of opening. Take care to not 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.

Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants

To remove air from the pump, follow these steps:

1.Set up pressure washer as described in "Assembling Your Pressure Washer" section and connect water supply.

2.Pull trigger on gun and hold until a steady stream of water appears.

To remove contaminants from the pump, follow these steps:

1.Set up pressure washer as described in "Assembling Your Pressure Washer" section, and connect water supply.

2.Remove nozzle extension from gun.

3.Start engine according to instructions in "How To Use Your Pressure Washer" section.

4.Pull trigger on gun and hold.

5.When water supply is steady and constant, engage trigger lock and refasten nozzle extension.

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