Craftsman 580.751781 - Manual (Page 8)

ASSEMBLY
Attach wire basket to bent arms of support legs with
#10 self-drilling screws (Fig. 4) using 5/16“ (8mm)
wrench. The gun holder should be positioned to the
left. Be sure loop of support is pointing upward.
TO ASSEMBLE REMAINING COMPONENTS
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ASSEMBLE WAND AND AT­
TACH ALL HOSES BEFORE YOU START ENGINE.
STARTING ENGINE WITHOUT ALL HOSES CON­
NECTED AND WATER SUPPLIED WILL DAMAGE
PUMP.
Remove cap from top of
pump and insert oil fill
cap included in parts bag
(Fig. 5).
Unravel high pressure hose, remove protective cap
from end of hose and cfieck other end of hose to see
ttiat threads are properly covered with teflon tape, if
tape is not properly applied, reapply it so frireads are
fully covered. The tape seals the connection from hose
to gun and wand assembly.
Attach fitting with teflon tape to gun and wand assembly
(Fig. 7). You may want to spin gun. Tighten with 7/8“
wrenches or adjustable wrenches.
o Attach the other end of the high pressure hose to high
pressure fitting on pump (Fig. 8). Tighten with adjust­
able wrench.
included with ttiis unit is a Quick-Connect fitting you
attach to Water Inlet on pump. The quick-connect
includes two parts — a Male Connector factory-in­
stalled on water inlet and a Female Connector (Fig. 6).
Remove male connector to inspect Intake Supply
Screen in water inlet for cleanliness and inspect Inlet
Screen on female connector, install male connector to
water inlet and attach female connector to garden
hose.
o Unravel Detergent Pickup Tube and place filter in
basket.
IMPORTANT: KEEP DETERGENT PICKUP TUBE AWAY
FROM HOT MUFFLER,
<* Attach Detergent Pickup Tube as shown in Fig. 8.
o To attach the adjustable nozzle, refer to Operation
section, Fig. 11.
CHECKLIST
o Check that fasteners you used to install wheels and
handle are tight. Vibration during operation may
loosen fasteners that are not tight enough.
o Check for proper hose connections (high pressure and
water supply) and for tight connections and that tiiere
are no kinks, cuts, or damage to the high pressure
hose.
o Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 140°F).
o Be sure to read "Safety Rules” and "Operation” sec­
tions before using the pressure washer.