After each use, Winter storage, Caution – Craftsman 580.767451 User Manual

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AFTER EACH USE

Water shouid not remain in the unit for iong periods of
time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump
parts and “freeze” pump action. Follow these
procedures after every use:

1. Flush chemical system by selecting system rinse

tank and run pressure washer with nozzle in low
pressure mode. Flush for one minute or until
chemical is cleared from system.

Shut off engine and let it coof then remove all

hoses.

WINTER STORAGE

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Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.

Empty pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil
handle about 6 times. This shouid remove most
liquid in pump.

Rotate the Dial-A-Cleaner™ selector knob to the

OFF position.

0. Coil high pressure hose and inspect it for damage.

Cuts in hose or fraying could result in leaks and

loss of pressure. Should any damage be found,
replace hose. DO NOT attempt to repair a

damaged hose. Replace hose with genuine
Craftsman part.

7. Disconnect hose from spray gun and high

pressure outlet on pump. Drain water from hose,
gun, and nozzle extension and wipe of hose with
a rag.

8. Slide one end of hose into hole on hose reel. Turn

hose reel with handle to coil hose onto reel. Push

other end of hose into clip on side of unit.

9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

10. Store system in a clean, dry area.

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WARNING! NEVER store the engine with fuel

in the gas tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly

ventilated areas where fumes may reach an

open flame, a spark, or pilot light.

CAUTION

You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.

Failure to; do so; will permanently damage your pump
ahdl render your unit inoperable,: I I :

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Freeze damage is not covered under warranty. .........

To protect the unit from freezing temperatures;

1, Empty all chemical reservoirs as follows:

a.

Disconnect hose connected to chemical inject

fitting on pump. Place end of hose into

suitable container.

b.

Move selector knob to Tank A and open that

tank’s cover. Gravity should shortly empty tank

contents into container.

c.

When tank is empty, repeat step (b) for tanks

B and C, using different container for each
chemical.

d.

Reconnect hose to chemical inject fitting on
pump. Add 0.5 liter of clean fresh water to
each tank and close tank’s covers,

2, Flush chemical system by selecting a tank and run

pressure washer with nozzle in low pressure
mode. Flush until each tank is empty, then switch
selector knob to next tank. The iast tank to be
emptied must be the System Rinse tank.

3. Use PumpSaver, available at Sears retail item

number 7174403, to treat pump. This prevents

freeze damage and lubricates pistons and seals.

4. If PumpSaver is not available, connect a 3-foot

section of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour
RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into
hose. Puli recoil handle twice. Disconnect 3-foot
hose.

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