Craftsman 580.762010 - Manual (Page 12)

BEFORE EACH USE
• Check water inlet screen for damage.
• Check high pressure hose for leaks.
• Check detergent inlet hose and filter for damage.
• Check gun and wand assembly for leaks.
• Purge pump of air and contaminants.
• Check engine oil level.
PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE
CHECK AND CLEAN INLET SCREEN
Remove quick-connect and examine inlet screen on the
female connector. Clean if clogged or replace if torn.
CHECK HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking
and abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Check for cuts,
leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, or damage or move­
ment of couplings. If any of these conditions exist,
replace hose immediately.
DANGER: Water spraying from a leak is
capable of injecting material into skin.
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace
with hose that meets minimum pressure
rating of your pressure washer.
CHECK DETERGENT HOSE
Examine the filter on the hose and clean if clogged. Hose
should fit tightly on barbed fitting. Examine for leaks or
tears. Replace the filter or hose if either is damaged.
CHECK SPRAY GUN AND WAND
Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure it
is secure. Test tngger by pressing it and making sure it
springs back into place when released. Put the safety
latch in the UP position and test trigger. You should not
be able to press the trigger.
PURGE PUMP OF AIR AND CONTAMINANTS
To remove the air from the pump:
• Set up the pressure washer as described in the
ASSEMBLY section and connect the water supply.
• Remove the nozzle extension from the spray gun.
• Pull the trigger on the gun and hold.
To remove contaminants from the pump:
• Set up the pressure washer as described in the
ASSEMBLY section, and connect the water supply.
• Remove the nozzle attachment from the spray gun.
• Start engine according to OPERATION instructions.
• Pull the trigger on the spray gun and hold.
• When the water supply is steady, engage the safety
latch and refasten the nozzle attachment.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
Oil level should be checked before each use, and at least
after every 5 hours of operation as follows;
• Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped
and in a level position.
• Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
• Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into
the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dip­
stick.
• If the oil level is low, fill to the edge of the oil filler hole
with the recommended oil. (See page 11)
• Reinstall the oil filler cap.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Change engine oil after first 2 hours then every 25 hours
thereafter. If you are using your pressure washer under
extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather, change the oil more often.
Drain used oil while engine is warm. Warm oil drains
quickly and completely.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and keep
it away from spark plug.
• Place a suitable container below pressure washer
base to catch used oil. Tilt the pressure washer.
Remove oil filler cap/dipstick and drain plug.
OIL RLLER CUVP/DlPSrnCK
Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall
the drain plug, and tighten securely.
Dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compati­
ble with the environment. We suggest you take used
oil in a sealed container to your local recycling center
or service station reclamation center. Do not throw it
in the trash, pour it on the ground, or down a drain.
With the engine in a level position, fill the engine with
new oil to the outer edge of the oil filler hole and
screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
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