Craftsman 580.753000 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-222-3136.
To Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your engine-powered pressure washer for the
first time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This
starting information also applies whenever you start
the engine after you have let the pressure washer sit
idle for at least a day.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water
source capable of supplying water at a flow rate
greater than 3.7 gallons per minute and no less than
20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is tightly connected
to spray gun and pump. See "Assembling Your
Pressure Washer” for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON water.
GAUTION
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
Damage; to ;equipment; will result; from failure to; follow
: this: instruction.:^
6.
6
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Squeeze trigger on gun to purge pump system of
air and impurities.
Place colored quick connect spray tips in slots on
holder that’s attached to nozzle extension.
7. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by
hand.
10. Rotate fuel shut-off valve to "On" position (fully
counter-clockwise).
Fuel Valve shown in ^
“On” position
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11. Move variable pressure control lever to "High"
position, shown on engine as a rabbit.
12. Move choke lever to “Choke” position.
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is
in the “Run” position.
13. Grasp handle and pull the recoil starter lightly until
you feel some resistance, then pull briskly.
14. Return recoil starter slowly. DO NOT let rope
"snap back" against starter.
15. When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to
"Run” position as engine warms. If engine falters,
move choke lever to “Choke” position, then to
"Run” position.
16. If engine fires, but does not continue to run,
squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve internal
pump pressure. Move choke lever to "Run"
position, and repeat steps 13 through 15.
17. If engine fails to start after six pulls, move choke
lever to “Run" position, and repeat steps
13 through 15.
GAUTION
8. Choose spray tip you want to use and insert it into
nozzle extension. See "How to Use Spray Tips" on
page 10.
9. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger.
Safety Latch;
Avoid injury from kickback.
When;starting; engine,; pull; cord slowly until resistance is
ielt and; then; pull; rapidly to avoid kickback.
If engine starts and fails; to continue to run or if increased
resistance; is; felt during; starting; pull attempts, squeeze
trigger on spray gun:;; ; ; ; ; T