Craftsman 580.761800 - Manual (Page 9)

You have assembled your high pressure washer and
have prepared the engine for starting. You are now ready
to clean your car, boat or whatever you plan to clean.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to
an outside water source that can flow at a rate of at
least 2 gallons per minute. Connect a garden hose to
the water spout.
• Check that thejiigh pressure hose is tightly connected
to the spray gun and to the pump. See ASSEMBLY
section for illustrations.
• Pull back on the locking collar to remove the female
quick-connect from pump.
TO START YOUR PRESSURE WASHER Set Choke Lever to “Choke” position. Note: This is a
multi-position choke.
Assembled
Quick-Connect
Pull back on locking
collar to separate
Disassembled
male end
/
Disassembled
female end
Note: You will also need to pull back on the locking collar
to attach the female quick-connect.
• Check inlet screen. If the screen is dirty, clean
before attaching to garden hose. If the screen is
damaged, Do not connect to the garden hose. Call
the pressure washer customer helpline to order a
replacement.
• Attach the female quick-connect to garden hose and
then attach the garden hose to the water inlet. Make
sure the quick-connect is locked together.
Note: For a warm engine, be sure the Throttle Control
Lever is in the ‘Fast’ position and the Choke Lever is in
the “Run” position.
• Position the nozzle in the low pressure mode (nozzle
slid forward) and squeeze the trigger on the spray gun
to relieve the air pressure caused by turning ON the
water. Water will spew out the gun in a thin stream.
Continue to hold trigger until you have a steady
stream of water and no air remains in the system. This
will make it easier to pull start the engine. Release the
trigger.
• Engage the safety latch on the gun.
• Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until you feel some
resistance. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome com­
pression, prevent kickback and start the engine. Let
rope return to starter slowly.
Note: Always keep the Throttle Control Lever in the ‘Fast’
position when operating the pressure washer.
• When the engine starts, gradually move the Choke
Lever from one position to the next until it is in the
“Run” position.
Note: If after 3 pulls the engine fails to start, move the
Choke Lever to the ‘Run’ position and pull the recoil
starter handle rapidly (Max. 3 pulls).
SIPHONING
We recommend that you DO NOT siphon standing water
for your water supply. Contaminated, brackish or dirty
water can damage the pump. Connect only to household
water supply.
TIPS
• Never use the garden hose inlet to siphon detergent or
wax.
• If you have the spray nozzle too far away, the cleaning
will not be as effective.
IMPORTANT: Do not run pump without the water supply
connected and turned on. You must follow this caution or
the pump will be damaged.
• Move the Throttle Control Lever to the ‘Fast’
position