Service air cleaner, Service spark plug, Rning – Craftsman 580.752000 User Manual

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Service Air Cleaner

Your engine will not run properly and may be

damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.

Service the air cleaner once every 25 hours of
operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
Service more often if operating under dirty or dusty
conditions. Replacements are available at your local
Sears service center.

To service the air cl^ner, follow these steps:

1. Remove screw.

2

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3.

Carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent
debris from falling into carburetor.

Take air cleaner assembly apart and clean all

parts. Wash foam air cleaner in liquid detergent
and water. Squeeze dry In a clean cloth.

4. SATURATE foam air cleaner in engine oil and

squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.

5.

Reinstall clean or new foam air cleaner in body.

6.

Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with

screw.

NOTE: You can purchase new air cleaner elements by

calling 1-800^66-PART.

Service Spark Plug

Service the spark plug every ICO hours of operation or

yearly, whichever occurs first.

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Unintentional sparking can result in fire or

electric shock.

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1. Clean area around spark plug.

2.

Remove and inspect spark plug.

3.

Replace spark plug with recommended plug if

electrodes are worn or if insulator is cracked or
chipped.

4.

Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
set gap at 0.030 inches (0.76mm), if necessary.

NOTE: You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-800-368-PART.

AFTER EACH USE

Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of
time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump

parts and “freeze” pump action. Follow these
procedures after every use:

1. Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing filter

into a pail of clean water while running pressure

washer in low pressure mode (adjustable nozzle in
forward position). Flush for one to two minutes.

2.

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

3.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.

4.

Empty pump of all liquids by pulling recoil handle

about 6 times. This should remove most of the

liquid in pump.

5. If storing for more than 30 days see “Long Term

Storage” on page 15.

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