Craftsman 919.763010 Carburetor, Preparing Pressure Washer for Storage Engine Preparation

Carburetor

The carburetor of your high pressure washer is pre-set at the factory. The carburetor should net be tampered with. If your pressure washer is used at an altitude in excess of 5000 feet consult with your nearest Sears Service Center regarding high altitude set changes.

_, CAUTION: Engine speed was properly adjusted at the factory and should require no additional

adjustment. Do not attempt to change engine speed. If you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your pressure washer to a Sears Authorized Service Center for repair and adjustment.

_&High engine speeds are dangerous and increase the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment.

_, Low engine speeds impose a heavy load on the engine and when sufficient engine power is not available could shorten engine life.

This pressure washer should be stored in such a way to protect it from freezing. Do not store this unit outdoors or in an area where temperatures will fall below 32° E This can cause extensive damage to this unit.

If unit has to be stored under freezing conditions a non- toxic R.V. anti-freeze can be used to protect from freezing.

Preparing Pressure Washer for Storage

NOTE: If you do not plan to use your unit for 30 days or more, unit should be prepared for storage.

Engine Preparation

•First add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank.

•Run pressure washer for full 5 minutes to allow fuel stabilizer to enter the fuel system.

NOTE: While doing this procedure make sure water supply is turned on and flowing to the unit. NEVER run unit without water supply running through pump.

•Next shut off engine and disconnect the water supply.

•Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark plug.

Nozzle Maintenance

Dual Lance:

1.Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply.

2.Disconnect spark plug wire.

3.Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any water pressure.

4.Disconnect the wand/lance from the gun.

5.Remove the high-pressure nozzle from the lance. Remove any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool provided and backflush with clean water.

,Direct water supply into nozzle end to backflush loosened particles for 30 seconds.

7.Reassemble the nozzle to the lance using teflon tape to prevent leaks. Tighten securely.

8.Reconnect wand/lance to gun and turn on water supply.

9.Start pressure washer and place wand/lance into high pressure setting to test.

•Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hole.

•Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.

•Replace the spark plug, but do not connect the spark plug wire.

Pump Preparation

•Be sure engine switch is in "OFF" position and spark plug wire has been removed from spark plug.

•Pull the trigger on the spay gun to release the pressure in the high pressure hose. Detach high

pressure hose and garden hose from the unit.

•Pull the recoil on the engine 4 to 6 times to discharge remaining water in pump.

•Tip the unit on the end with the water inlet fitting pointing upward.

•Pour approximately 1/4 cup of non-toxic R.V. anti- freeze down the fitting where the water hose attaches to the pump.

•Set unit upright and pull starter handle on engine 4 to 6 times to circulate anti-freeze in pump until anti- freeze is discharged from the pump.

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