Craftsman 580.751651 - Manual (Page 14)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
RLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE HOURLY OPERATING INTERVAL SERVICE DATES
MAINTENANCE TASK
Before
Each Use
Every 25
Hours or
Yearly
Every 50
Hours or
Yearly
Every 100
Hours or
Yearly
PRESSURE WASHER
Checic'ciean Inlet filter and screen
XV
Check high pressure hose. X
Check detergent hose. X
Check gun and wæid for leaks. X
Check pump oil. ♦ X
Purge pump of air and contaniments X
ENGINE
Check dl level.
X
Change engine oil. ♦ X'
Retorque head bolts. X
Sennce air cleaner. X**
Ctean/replace spark plug. X
Clean spark arrestor screen. X
Prepare for storage. Prepare unit for storage if it Is to remaun idle
longer than 30 days
V Clean if dogged. Replace if perforated or tom, ♦ Chang© oil after first 8 hours, then after every 50 hours.
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sooii^ wfkBQ c^mting voder heavy load or high amblenl !em|»raiiim. ** Cleav more often under dusty (»nditioiis or when airborne debris is pieseid.
GENEBAh RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty of the high pressure washer does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse or neg­
ligence. To receive fuil value from the warranty, operator
must maintain high pressure washer as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your high pressure washer.
Aii adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be made at least once each season.
• Once a year you should replace the spark plug and
clean or replace the air filter and check the gun and
wand assembly for wear. A new spark plug and dean
air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check water inlet filter and quick-connect screen for
damage,
• Check high pressure hose for leaks.
• Check detergent inlet hose and filter for damage.
• Check gun and wand assembly for leaks.
• Purge pump of air and contaniments.
PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE
Check and Clean Inlet Supply Filter and Inlet Screen:
Remove quick-connect and examine inlet screen on the
female connector and filter on pump inlet fitting. Clean if
either is clogged or replace if either is torn.
Check High Pressure Hose: High pressure hose can
develop leaks from wear, kinking, abuse, inspect hose
each time before using it. Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions
or bulging of cover, or damage or movement of couplings.
If any of these conditions exist, replace hose immediately.
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DANGER: WATER SPRAYING PROM A LEAK IS CA­
PABLE OF INJECTING MATERIAL INTO SIGN. NEVER
REPAIR HIGH PRES^RE HOSE. REPLACE IMTH
HOSETHATMEETS MINIMUM PRESSURE RATING OF
YOUR PRESSURE WARIER.
Check Detergent Hose: Examine the filter on the deter­
gent hose and dean if clogged. Hose should fit tightly on
barbed fitting. Examine hose for leaks or tears. Replace
the filter or hose if either is damaged.
Check Gun and Wand: Examine hose connection to gun
and make sure it Is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and
making sure it springs back into place when you release It.
Put safety latch in ON position and test trigger. You shoulf*
not be able to press trigger.
Check Pump Oil: Refer to PUMP MAINTENANCE fo>
information.
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