Craftsman 919.76902 manual 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 not be tampered

with, If you pressure washer is used at an altitude in excess of S000 feet consult with your r)earest Sears

Service Center regarding high attitude set changes.

Zk 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 adj[jstment,

A WARNING: High engine speeds are dangerous and increase the risk of personal injury or damage to

..........equipment.

_k WARNING: Low engine speeds impose a heavy

load on the engine and when sufficient engine power ls not available could shorten engine life_

Preparing Pressure Washer for Storage

NOTE: If yot_ do not plan to use your unit for 30 days or

-more, unit should be prepared for storage.

lt4PORTANT: tt is importa_nt to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasoho) or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- ttjre which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage, Acidic gas can damage the fue_system of an engine whi}e in storage, To avoid engine problems, the fuel system shouid be emptfed before storage of 30

days or longer, Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur,

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 supplyo

-Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark plug,

° Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark piug hole.

Nozzle Maintenance

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

2, Disconnect spark plug wire.

3, Pulf triggeron gun handle to relieve any water pressure,

4.. Disconnect the wand/Jance from the gun_

5, Remove the nozzle from the wand. Remove any

obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool provided and backfiush with clean water,

6.Direct water supply into nozzle end to back-flush loosened particles for 30 seconds.,

7", Reassemble the nozzle to the tanoe using teflon tape to prevent leaks, Tighten securely,.

8., Reconnect wand to gun and turn on water supply,

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

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

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 RoV,anti-freeze can be used to protect from freezing,

•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 w_th the water inlet fitting potnting upward,

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

Set unit upright and put! starter handte on engine 4 to 6 times to circulate anti-freeze in pump until anti- freeze is d;soharged from the pump,

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