Craftsman 580.747100 - Manual (Page 11)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE HOURLY OPERATING INTERVAL
MAINTENANCE TASK
Before
Each Use
Every 25
Hours or
Yearly
After First
50 Hours
Every 100
Hours or
Yearly
Every 500
Hours or
Yearly
SERVICE DATES
PRESSURE WASHER
1. Check inlet filter
X?
2. Check high pressure hose. X
3. Check detergent hose. X
4. Check gun and wand for teaks. X
5, Change pump oil X i X
ENGINE
1. Check oil level.
X
2. Change engine oil. ♦ X*
3. Service air cleaner. X"
4, Replace/clean spark plug. X
5. Prepare for storage. Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle longer than 30
days
V Clean if clogged. Replace if perforated or torn.
t Change pump oil after first 50 hours of operation, then after 500 hours of operation.
» Change oil after first 2 hours, then after every 25 hours.
* Change sooner when operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature,
■** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present.
GENERAL RECOMiViENDATIONS
The warranty of the high pressure washer does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse or neg­
ligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator
must maintain high pressure washer as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your high pressure washer.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be made at least once each season.
• Once a year you should replace the spark plug and
clean or replace the air filter and check the gun and
wand assembly for wear. A new spark plug and clean
air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level
• Check water Inlet filter and quick-connect screen for
damage.
• Check high pressure hose for leaks.
• Check detergent inlet hose and filter for damage.
• Check gun and wand assembly for leaks.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking Oil Level;
See "PREPARATION BEFORE USE" for information on
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 oil after first 2
h o u r s o f o p e r a t i o n .
C h a n g e o i l e v e r y 2 5
hours thereafter. If you
are using your pressure
washer under extremely
dirty or dusty conditions,
or in e x t r e m e l y h o t
weather, change oil more
often.
Change oil while engine
is still warm from running,
as follows:
'OiL DRAIN PLUG
FIG. 14
A CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM
SPARK PLUG.
Clean area around oil drain plug, remove plug and drain
oil completely into a suitable container (Fig, 14),
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