Craftsman 580.752000 - Manual (Page 14)

Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be
damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Service the air cleaner once every 25 hours of
operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
Service more often if operating under dirty or dusty
conditions. Replacements are available at your local
Sears service center.
To service the air cl^ner, follow these steps:
1. Remove screw.
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3.
Carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent
debris from falling into carburetor.
Take air cleaner assembly apart and clean all
parts. Wash foam air cleaner in liquid detergent
and water. Squeeze dry In a clean cloth.
4. SATURATE foam air cleaner in engine oil and
squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
5. Reinstall clean or new foam air cleaner in body.
6. Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with
screw.
NOTE: You can purchase new air cleaner elements by
calling 1-800^66-PART.
Service Spark Plug
Service the spark plug every ICO hours of operation or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
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Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
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1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Replace spark plug with recommended plug if
electrodes are worn or if insulator is cracked or
chipped.
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
set gap at 0.030 inches (0.76mm), if necessary.
NOTE: You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-800-368-PART.
AFTER EACH USE
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of
time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump
parts and “freeze” pump action. Follow these
procedures after every use:
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. Shut off engine and let it cool, then remove all
hoses.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
4. Empty pump of all liquids by pulling recoil handle
about 6 times. This should remove most of the
liquid in pump.
5. If storing for more than 30 days see “Long Term
Storage” on page 15.
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