Craftsman 580.762250 - Manual (Page 10)

You have assembled your high pressure washer and
have prepared the engine for starting. You are now ready
to clean your car, boat or the outside of a building or
whatever you plan to clean.
The best way to start your engine-powered pressure
washer for the first time is to follow these instructions
step-by-step. This starting information also applies when­
ever you start the engine after you have let the pressure
washer sit idle for at least a day.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to
an outside water source that can flow at a rate of 3
gallons per minute. Connect a garden hose to the
water spout.
• Check that the high pressure hose is tightly connected
to the spray gun and to the pump. See ASSEMBLY
section for illustrations.
• Connect the garden hose to water inlet opening on
the pressure washer pump and turn ON the water.
TO START YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
Set THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER to CHOKE posi­
tion (see Page 8).
Remove the wand extension and squeeze the trigger
to purge pump system of air and impurities.
• Reconnect the wand extension
Note: After reconnecting the wand extension, you may
need to squeeze trigger again on pressure washer wand
to relieve the air pressure caused by water inlet supply.
Water will spew out of the gun in a thin stream. This will
make it easier to pull start the engine.
• Engage safety latch on spray gun to the ON position.
This disables the trigger so you cannot inadvertently
actuate a high pressure spray.
• Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise two
turns from maximum pressure (see Page 7).
• Grasp the starter grip and pull slowly until you feel
resistance. Then pull rapidly up to two (2) times.
• When engine starts, move the Throttle Control Lever
to the FAST position. If engine fails to start, press the
trigger to relieve the pressure, set the Throttle Control
Lever to FAST position, then pull starter handle slowly
until you again feel resistance and then pull up to two
(2) times rapidly.
• Allow engine to run for two minutes before using.
• Once engine has started, place Safety Latch in the
OFF position.
IMPORTANT: An internal thermal relief valve has a maxi­
mum temperature setting of 140°F (60®C). If you run the
pump for 5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the
spray gun, 1/2 to 1 ounce of water is reieased through
the valve to cool the unit. The small amount of water will
drip out the bottom of pump.
SIPHONING
We recommend that you DO NOT siphon"your water sup­
ply. 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 clean­
ing will not be as effective.