Craftsman 580.768020 - Manual (Page 12)

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the
emission control devices and systems may be
performed by any non-road engine repair
establishment or individual.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at
least every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level
maintained.
Changing Oil
Change engine oil after the first 2 hours and ev^ry 50
hours thereafter. If you are using your cleaning system
under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in
extremely hot weather, change oil more often. ■
•Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
• Drain fuei tank by running pressure washer until
fuel tank is empty.
• Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill
cap/dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.
• Tip your pressure washer to drain oil frbm Ihe.oil fill
tube into a suitable'container. When cf&tik)^se is
empty, return the pressure washer to upright
position.
• Fill engine crankcase with recommended oil until oil
level is at FULL point on dipstick. Do not overfill
above that mark. POUR SLOWLY.
• When engine crankcase is filled to proper level,
install and tighten oil cap/dipstick. '
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be
damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Replace the air cleaner once every 100 hours of
operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
Replace more often if operating under dirty or dusty
conditions. Do not attempt to clean or oil filter.
Replacements are available at your local Sears
Authorized Service Center.
To clean or replace the air cleaner, follow these steps:
• Remove screw on the air cleaner cover.
• Remove dirty air cleaner carefully to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor. Discard.
• Clean inside of filter case.
• Install new air filter.
• Reassemble all parts and fasten securely to the
carburetor with the screw.
Clean / Replace Spark Plug
Clean or replace the spark plug yearly or every 100
hours of operation.
A CAUTION; Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and keep wire away from spark
plug.
Clean area around spark plug.
Remove and inspect spark plug.
Replace spark plug if the electrodes are pitted,
burned or porcelain is cracked. For replacement
use Champion RJ-19LM or equivalent.
Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
gap at-.030 inches, if necessary.
Carburetor
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your
nearest Sears Service Center. Engine performance
may be affected at altitudes above 4000 feet. For
operation at higher elevations, contact your nearest
Sears Service Center.
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