Craftsman 580.7524 owner manual Add Engine Oil, When Adding Fuel

Add Engine Oil

IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure.

NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher rated SAE 30 weight. DO NOT use special additives.

1.Choose a viscosity according to table below.

STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE

*The use of multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) in temperatures above 40°F (4°C) will result in higher than normal oil consumption. When using a multi- viscosity oil, check oil more frequently.

**If using SAE 30 oil in temperatures below 40°F (4°C), it will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.

2.Place pressure washer on a level surface and clean area around oil fill.

3.Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean

cloth. RepJace and tighten dipstick. Remove and and check oil level.

. SJowly pour oiJ into oil fiJJopening. Pause to permit oil to settle. FiJJto "Fuji" mark on dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. Remove dipstick and check oiJ level.

NOTE: You may not need to use all the supplied oil.

5.Replace and tighten dipstick.

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break-in.

Add Fuel

WARNING

WHEN ADDING FUEL

Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

Fil! or drain fuel tank outdoors.

DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion. Keep fue! away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on

gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

1.Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 77 octane with equipment. DO NOT use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.

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

3.Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion, as shown here.

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

CAUTION! 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 storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See "Storage" on pages 18-19 for additional information.

NEVER use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.