Craftsman 580.761800 - Manual (Page 14)

STORAGE
AFTER EACH USE
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time.
Sediments of minerals can deposit on pump parts and
“freeze” pump action. Follow these procedures after every
use:
• Flush detergent hose by placing the injector filter into
a pail «f clear water while running Pressure Washer
with nozzle in low pressure mode. Flush until you can
see clear water running through the tube.
• Shut off the engine and let it cool, then remove all
hoses.
CAUTION: Be sure throttle lever is in
“STOP” position before you continue. If
you start engine without the proper water
supply connected, you can damage the
pump. ________________________________
Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil
handle about 6 times. This should remove most of the
liquid in the pump.
Coil the high pressure hose and inspect it for damage.
Cuts in the hose or fraying of it could result in leaks
and loss of pressure. Should any damage be found,
replace the hose. DO NOT attempt to repair a dam­
aged hose. Replace the hose with the genuine
Craftsman part.
Drain water from hose and properly hang it on the
wire support provided on the guide handie.
DANGER: NEVER store engine with fuel in
tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilat­
ed areas where fumes may reach an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace,
water heater, clothes dryer or other gas
appliance.________________________
• Store in a clean, dry area.
WINTER STORAGE
CAUTION: You must protect your unit
from freezing temperatures. Failure to do so
will permanently damage your pump and
render your unit inoperable.
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
• Draw windshield washer fluid into the pump by pour­
ing the washer fluid into a 3-foot section of garden
hose connected to the inlet adapter and pulling the
recoil handle twice.
LONG TERM STORAGE
If you do not plan to use the Pressure Washer for more than
30 days, you must prepare the engine for long term storage.
Note: As always, prepare the pressure washer pump as
you would after each use.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel fil­
ter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience
indicates that 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. Follow these
instructions;
PROTECT FUEL SYSTEM
DANGER: Drain fuel into approved con­
tainer outdoors, away from o^n flame. Be
sure engine is cool. Do not smoke.
• Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank to prevent gum
deposits from forming on these parts and causing pos­
sible malfunction of engine.
• Run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel. Make
sure you have water supply to pump inlet connected
and turned ON.
CHANGE OIL
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. (See Changing Oil Level on
Page 11.)
OIL CYLINDER BORE
• Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15ml)
of engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole
CAUTION: Avoid spray from spark plug
hole when cranking engine slowly.
with rag. Crank slowly to distribute oil.
• Install spark plug. Do not connect spark plug wire.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO EMPTY
THE FUEL TANK.
• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture.
IMPORTANT: NEVER cover your pressure washer while
engine and exhaust area are warm.
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