Craftsman 580.762200 - Manual (Page 13)

® Turn cover to ttie left {counterclockwise) and
remove it and filter from flange. Discard filter.
® Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
® Insert new filter into cover.
® Position cover and filter firmly against flange with
tab on cover inserted into lower left comer of slot in
flange.
» Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the
right (clockwise) as far as it will go. Be sure retain­
ers are locked around flange.
CLEAN/REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
once each year, whichever comes first. This will help
your engine to start easier and run better. Replace with
champion RN4C or equivalent type spark plug.
® Clean area around spark plug
® Remove and inspect spark plug.
® Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned
or porcelain is cracked. For replacement use
Champion RN4C only.
® Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
gap at 0.030 (0.76mm) if necessary.
SET PLUCs GAP AT 0.030 irtcil
If the nozzle becomes restricted or clogged with foreign
materials, such as dirt, excessive pump pressure may
develop. A partially clogged nozzle can cause a pulsing
sensation during use. This generally Is not a pump
related problem, but rather a clogged or partially
restricted nozzle.
If the nozzle becomes clogged or partially restricted,
immediately clean the nozzle with the kit included with
your pressure washer by following these instructions:
Shut off the engine and turn off the water supply.
Separate the nozzle from the nozzle extension.
Rotate to stream setting.
Remove orifice from toe end of the nozzle using toe
alien wrench included with the kit or a 2mm or 5/64
alien wrench.
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Use the wire Included in the kit or a small paper clip
to free toe foreign materials clogging or restricting
the nozzle.
Insert wire Into orifice and turn back and forth to
clear obstruction.
Remove additional debris by back flushing water
supply through wand. Back flush between 30 to 60
seconds. Turn wand to stream spray and move noz­
zle from low to high pressure while flushing.
Reinstall orifice into nozzle. DO NOT overtighten.
Reconnect nozzle to nozzle extension.
Reconnect the water supply, turn ON the water, and
start the engine.
Test the pressure washer by operating with nozzle
in the high and the low pressure positions.
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