Craftsman 580.752000 - Manual (Page 15)

STORAGE
GENERAL
• Inspect high pressure hose for damage. Cuts in
hose or fraying could result in leal<s and loss of
pressure. Should any damage be found, replace
hose. DO NOT attempt to repair a damaged hose.
Replace hose with genuine Cratsman part.
• Drain water from hose, gun, and nozzle extension
and properly coil it on attached wireform.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
• Store unit in a clean, dry area.
A WARNING! NEVER store the engine with fuel
in the gas tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas where fumes may reach an
open flame, a spark, or pilot light.
WINTER STORAGE
GAUTION
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
Failure to do SO will permanently damage your pump
and render your unit inoperable.
Freeze idamagei is noticovered i under iwarrarTty.
To protesit the unit from freezing temperatures:
1. Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing filter
into a pail of clean water while running pressure
washer in low pressure mode (adjustable nozzle in
forward position). Flush for one to two minutes.
2. Empty pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil
handle about 6 times. This should remove most
liquid in pump.
3. Use pump saver, available at Sears retail item
number 7174403, to treat pump. This prevents
freeze damage and lubricates pistons and seals.
4. If pump saver is not available, connect a 3-foot
section of garden hose to water inlet adapter.
Pour RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol)
into hose. Pull recoil handle twice. Disconnect
3-fool hose.
LONG TERM STORAGE
If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more
than 30 days, you must prepare the engine and pump
for long term storage.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuei
system of an engine while in storage.
Protect Fuel System
Draining Fuel Tank:
A WARNING! Drain fuel, using a funnei, into
approved container outdoors, away from open
flame. Be sure engine is cooi. DO NOT smoke.
• Remove ail fuel from carburetor and fuel tank to
prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts
and causing possibie malfunction of engine.
• Run engine until fuel lank is empty and engine
stops due to iack of fuel.
Change Oil
While engine is stiii warm, drain oil from crankcase.
Refill with recommended grade. See “Changing Oil '
on page 13.
Oil Cylinder Bore
• Remove spark plug. Squirt about 1 ounce of clean
engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark piug hoie
with rag. Pull recoil handle slowly to distribute oil.
Avoid spray from spark plug hole.
• Install spark plug. DO NOT connect spark plug wire.
Protect Pump
To protect the pump use Sears pump saver to prevent
freeze damage and lubricate pistons and seals.
NOTE; Sears pump saver, item number 71744C3, is
available as an optional accessory. It is not included with
the pressure washer.
GAUTION
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
Failure to dp so will permanently damage your pump
andl render your unit inoperable;
Freeze dannage is hot covered under warran^.
To use the pump saver:
^CAUTION
Read and follow all cautions and warnings on the
PumpSaver can label.
Always wear ©ye protectipn when using PumpSaver
1. Attach hose on pump saver can to pump inlet.
2. Push in can top to dispense pump saver.
3. When pump saver fluid begins to exit pump outlet,
the pump is protected.
4. Remove pump saver from pump inlet.
OTHER
• DO NOT store fuel from one season to another.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO
EMPTY THE FUEL TANK.
IMPORTANT: NEVER cover your pressure washer
while engine and exhaust area are warm.
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