Craftsman 580.768020 - Manual (Page 8)

TO START YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
The best way to start your cleaning system engine for
the first time is to follow these instructions step-by­
step. This starting information also applies whenever
you start the engine after you have let the cleaning
system sit idle for at least a day.
• Place the cleaning system in an area close enough
to an outside water source that can flow at a rate of
at ieast 2.5 galions per minute. Connect a garden
hose to the water spout.
• Check that the high pressure hose is lightly
connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See
ASSEMBLY section on page 4. ■,
• Check inlet screen on the water inlet. If the screen
is dirty, clean before attaching a garden hose. If the
screen is damaged,
do not connect to the garden
' hose. Replace with screen provided in maintenance
kit or call 1-800-366-PART to order a replacement
inlet screen.
• Attach the the garden hose to the water inlet.
• Turn on the water.
Important: Do not run pump without the water supply
connected and turned on. You must follov/this ca.ution
or the pump will be damaged.- - ’ ' '' r''
• Remove the adjustable nozzle extension from the
spray gun.
• Pull the trigger on the spray gun and hold until a
steady stream of water flows from the gun.
• Engage the safety latch on the spray gun.
Note: If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, be sure the throttle control is in the "Fast”
position and the choke is in the “Run” position.
Safety Latch
Attach adjustable nozzle extension onto spray gun.
Move the throttle control lever to the “Fast”
position.
Fast
Slow
Stop
Set the choke lever to “Choke” position.
• Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until you feel
some resistance. Then pull cord rapidly to
overcome compression, prevent kicldiack 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, pull trigger on gun
to relieve pressure, reengage safety latch, and puli the
recoil starter handle rapidly (Max. 3 pulls).
• Once the engine has started, disengage the spray
gun safety latch.
HOW TO STOP YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
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 ‘Stop’
position.
• Simply shutting off the engine will not release
pressure In the system. Squeeze trigger on the
spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.
Note: A small amount of water will squirt out when you
release the pressure.
• Rotate the Dial-A'Cleaner^^ selector knob to the
OFF position to prevent chemical leakage.
SIPHONING
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 hold the spray nozzle too far away from the
object being cleaned, washing will not be as
effective.
• Always store the cleaning system vwth the Dial-/
Cleaner™ selector knob to the OFF position.
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