Craftsman 919.678250 - Manual (Page 17)

topping Your Pressure Washer
4 CAUTION; Do not run pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. Failure to do so
will result in pump damage.
To turn pressure washer off place the on/stop switch
to the stop position.
Simply shutting OFF engine will not release pressure
in the system. Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun
for about 3 seconds to relieve pressure. Spray
stream will decrease in length.
MPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a thermal relief
alve. If unit is allowed to run for several minutes
(/ithout pressing the trigger on the spray gun, several
Irops of water may be released through this valve to
;ool the unit. The heated water will be purged from the
)ottom of the pump.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
fo operate the engine you will need to do the following.
A CAUTION: Always check engine oil level before
every start. Running engine low of oil or out of oil
could result In serious damage.
A CAUTION; Always check pump oil level before
every start. Running pump low on oil could result
in pump damage.
Adding Pump Oil
Before running the high pressure washer, check the
pump oil level by viewing the sight glass on the side of
the pump. When properly filled, the oil will be at the
half way point marked by the two triangles. Your pres­
sure washer pump is shipped with oil. Add oil only if oil
level is lower than the half way point on the sight glass.
Do not overfill. Use 30 weight non-detergent oil if
necessary.
A CAUTION: Do Not use engine oil that has been
shipped with your unit in your pump. Engine oil
is detergent and your pump uses a non-detergent
oil. Detergent oil can cause damage to your pump.