Craftsman 919.763010 - Manual (Page 9)

A CAUTION: Do not run pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. Failure to do so
will result in pump damage.
stopping Your Pressure Washer
• To turn pressure washer off place the on/off switch to
the off 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.
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a thermal relief
valve. If unit is allowed to run for several minutes
without pressing the trigger on the spray gun, several
drops of water may be released through this valve to
cool the unit. This small amount of water will drip from
the bottom of the pump.
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
To operate the engine you wilt 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
pressure washer pump is shipped with oil. Add only if
oil level is lower than the half way point on the sight
glass.
Do not overfUl. 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.
Your unit has been shipped without oil in the engine.
A bottle of SAE 30 weight oil is included in the
carton. Remove oil dip stick located on the side of
engine. The oil dip stick is clearly marked with a
lines that tells you when unit has enough oil. Do not
fill above this point. Pour slowly.
Engine Oil
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use
a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SF,
SG, SH rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special addi­
tives. Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to
your expected operating temperatures.
SAE Viscosity Grades
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STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.
The use of multi-viscosity oil such as (10W-30, etc.) in
ambient temperatures above 40'’F (4°C) will result in
higher than norma! oil consumption. If multi-viscosity
oil is used, check the oil level more frequently to
prevent any posssible engine damage due to lack of
lubrication.
Use of SAE30 oil below 40°F (4°C) will result in hard
starting and possible engine damage due to inad­
equate lubrication.
Gasoline
Your pressure washer engine is 4 cycle. Use unleaded
fuel only.
A CAUTION: Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always
allow room for fuel expansion.
A WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do
not smoke or have open flame when filling fuel
tank.
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 85 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
If unleaded fuel is not available, leaded fuel may be
used.