Sears 580.7515 manual After Each USE, Long Term Storage

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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Remove additional debris by back flushing water sup-

ply through wand. Back flush between 30 to 60 sec- onds,. Turn wand to stream spray and move nozzle from

low to high while flushing.

Reinstall nozzle into the wand,, DO NOT overtighten,

Reconnect the wand to the gun

Reconnect the water supply, turn on the water, and start the engine..

Test the pressure washer by operating with nozzle in the high and in the low position.

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STORAGE

AFTER EACH USE

Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time.. Sediments of minerals can deposit on pump parts and "freeze" pump action. Follow these procedures after every

use:

Flush detergent hose by placing, the injector filter into a pail of clear water while running Pressure Washer with nozzle in low pressure mode° Flush for five min- utes,,

Shut off the engine and let it cool, then remove awl hoses.

ACAUTION; BE SURE THE THROTTLE LEVER IS IN

. "STOP" POSITION BEFORE YOU CONTINUE. IF

YOU START THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE PROPER

WATER SUPPLY CONNECTED, YOU CAN DAM- AGE THE PUMP.

oEmpty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil handle about 6 times, This should remove most of the

liquid in the pump.

oCoil the high pressure hose and inspect it for damage. Cuts in the hose or fraying of it could result in leaks and loss of pressure° Should any damage be found, replace the hose. DO NOT attempt to repair a damaged hose and use it. Replace the hose with the genuine Crafts- man part_

,,Drain water from hose and properly hang it on the wire support provided on the guide handle,

NOTE: To protectthe unitfrom freezing temperatures,you can draw windshieldwasherfluid intothepumpby pouringthe washer

fluid into a 3-foot sectionof garden hose connectedto the inlet adapterand pullingthe recoilhandle twice..

°Store in a clean, dry area°

NOTE: As always, prepare the pressure washer pump as you would after each use_

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage° Also, experience indicates that alcohol..blended fuels (called "gasohol" or using 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. Follow these instructions:

Protect Fuel System: Engines stored over 30 days need to be protected or drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts°

,,For engi,_e protection use a fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL'_')oMix stabilizer with fuel in fuel tank and run engine for short time to circulate stabilizer through carburetor.

,_ If you did use "gasohot", run engine until engine stops from lack of fuelo Make sure you have water supply to pump inlet connected and turned ON,.

Change Oil: While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade°

Oil Cylinder Bore: Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag_ Crank slowly to distribute oil.

i _ CAUTION,HOLE WHENAVOIDSPRAYFROMCRANKING ENGINE SLOWLYSPARKPLUG. I

°Install spark plugo Do not connect spark plug wire.

LONG TERM STORAGE

WARNING: NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VEN-

TILATED AREAS WHERE FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.

Ifyou do not plan to use the Pressure Washer for more than 30 days, you must prepare the engine for long term storage..

OTHER

,_ Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

oReplace your gasoline can if your can starts to rusL Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems°

=If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt..

oCover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture°

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