Craftsman 580.752400 - Manual (Page 10)

10. Move choke knob to “Choke” position.
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke knob is
in the “Run” position.
11. Grasp handle and pull recoil starter lightly until you
feel some resistance, then pull briskly.
^ WARNING
When starting engine, puli cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze
trigger on spray gun.
12. Return recoil starter slowly. DO NOT let rope
“snap back” against starter.
13. When engine starts, slowly move choke knob to
“Run” position as engine warms. If engine falters,
move choke knob to “Choke” position, then to
“Run” position.
14. If engine fires, but does not continue to run,
squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve internal
pump pressure. Move choke knob to “Run”
position, and repeat steps 11 through 13.
15. If engine fails to start after six pulls, move choke
knob to “Run” position, and repeat steps
11 through 13.
IMPORTANT: If engine floods, place choke lever in
“Run” position and crank until engine starts.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast”
position when operating the pressure washer.
WARNING
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DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
The pressure washer must be at least 5 feet from
structures having combustible walls and/or other
combustible materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure
washer for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester,
it must be maintained in effective working order.
How to stop Yoyr Pressure Washer
1. Let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Move throttle lever on engine to “Stop” position.
A
CAUTION
Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur.
DO NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to “Choke”
position.
3. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve
trapped pressure in hose to avoid injury.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
pressure is released.
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WARNING
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped
pressure, every time you stop engine. Engage trigger
lock on spray gun.
4. Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.
How To Use the Adjustable Nozzle
You now should know how to START your pressure
washer and how to STOP it. The information in this
section will tel! you how to adjust the spray pattern
and apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals.
^ CAUTION
er produces a high pressi
risk of injury and damage
NEVER adjust spray pattern when spraying.
NEVER put hands in front of nozzle to adjust spray pattern.
On the end of your spray gun is an adjustable nozzle
that you can use to adjust the spray pattern and the
spray pressure.
1. Slide nozzle forward for low pressure spray; slide
backward for high pressure spray.
Slide nozzle backward for
high pressure mode.
Slide nozzie forward for low
pressure mode and
detergent application.
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