Craftsman 580.752010 - Manual (Page 7)

NOTE: This engine is certified to operate on gasoline.
Exhaust Emission Control System; EM (Engine
Modifications).
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 77 octane with equipment. DO NOT
use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil
with fuel.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank
space for fuel expansion, as shown here.
Tank
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
CAUTION! 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 fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the
fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See “Storage” on pages 17-18 for additional information.
never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must
assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun and
attach ail hoses before you start the engine.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of
hose to base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.
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Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
Before connecting garden hose to water inlet,
inspect inlet screen. Clean screen if it contains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. Refer to
section “O-Ring Maintenance” if inlet screen is
damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet
screen is damaged.
Inspect inlet
screen. DO
NOT use if
damaged;
clean if dirty.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
flush it of debris. Turn off water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in
length) to water inlet. Tighten by hand.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow
this Instruction will void warranty.
6. Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on spray gun
to purge pump system of air and impurities.
Always wear eye protection when using this equipment
or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are
wearing adequate eye protection.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit to ensure you have performed all of
the following:
1. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
2. Add proper gasoline to fuel tank.
3. Check for properly tightened hose connections
(high pressure and water supply) and that there
are no kinks, cuts, or damage to high pressure
hose.
4. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed
100T).
5. Be sure to read "Safety Rules” and "Operation”
sections before using the pressure washer.
6. If starting unit after storage, see “Storage” section
on pages 17-18.