Engine maintenance, Checking oh level, Changing oil – Craftsman 580.767451 User Manual

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4. Tilt pressure washer in opposite direction and

empty premeasured pump oil bottle into same
opening (a smaii funnel may be heipful).

5. install black pump oil cap and tighten firmly.

6. Set pressure washer in upright position. Add fuel

and engine oil.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Checking OH 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 5 hours and every
50 hours or annually thereafter. If you are using your
pressure washer under extremely dirty or dusty
conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil
every 25 hours.

A

CAUTION

Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used

motor oil.

Used motor oil has beerr shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory aniniais,: i : : : :

Thoroughly wash exposed areas with! soap and water.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN,
DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE
RESOURCES, RETURN USED OIL TO
COLLECTION CENTERS.

Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows;

1, Remove drain plug from the bottom of engine.

2. Drain oil into a suitable container. When

crankcase is empty, replace drain plug in engine.

3. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening. Replace and

tighten dipstick, remove and check oil level. Oil

level should be at

"Fuir

mark on dipstick, DO

NOT overfill above that mark.

4. When engine crankcase is filled to proper level,

install and tighten oil cap/dipstick,

5. Wipe up any remaining oil.

Service Air Cleaner

Your engine will not run properly and may be
damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.

Service the air cleaner once every 25 hours of
operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
Service more often if operating under dirty or dusty
conditions. Replacements are available at your local
Sears service center.

To service the air cl^ner, follow th^e steps:

1, Loosen two screws and iift off cover.

2.

3.

Carefully remove air cleaner from base.

To clean cartridge, gently tap pleated paper side
on a fiat surface.

install clean (or new) air cleaner in base. Air

cleaner must fit securely in base.

Place cover over air cleaner and tighten screws.

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