Craftsman 580.763000 - Manual (Page 12)

BEFORE EACH USE
• Check water inlet 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 containments.
• Check engine oil level.
PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE
Check and Clean Inlet Screen: Examine inlet screen on
pump inlet fitting. Clean if clogged or replace if 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, damage or movement of couplings. If
any of these conditions exist, replace hose Immediately.
PUMP MAINTENANCE
^ DANGER: Water Spraying from a leak is
capable of injecting material into skin.
Never repair high pressure hose. Replace
with hose that meets minimum pressure rat­
ing of your pressure washer.
Check Detergent Hose: Examine the filter on the deter­
gent hose and clean 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
should not be able to press trigger.
Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants:
To remove the air from the pump, follow these steps:
• Set up the pressure washer as described in the
ASSEMBLY section and connect the water supply.
• Remove the wand extension from the spray gun,
• Pull the trigger on the gun and hold.
To remove the contaminants from the pump, follow these
steps:
• Set up the pressure washer as described in the
ASSEMBLY section, connect the water supply.
• Remove the wand extension from the spray gun.
• Start the engine according to instructions in the
OPERATION section.
• Pull the trigger on the gun and hold.
• When the water supply is steady and constant,
engage safety latch and refasten the wand extension.
WARNING: Do not attempt to disasembty
the pump. Without the proper technique,
attempting to disasemble pump may cause
personal injury. For service, consult a
Sears authorized service center or contact
your place of purchase.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least
every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
• . Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Change oil
every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your pres­
sure washer under extremely dirty or dusty conditions,
or in extremely hot weather, change oil more often.
• Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and keep it away from spark
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Clean area around oil drain plug, remove plug and
drain oil completely into a suitable container.
OIL DRAIN PLUG
When oil has drained, install and tighten the oil drain
plug.
Remove yellow oil fill plug and insert a clean fill funnel
into plug opening. Fill engine crankcase with recom­
mended oil until oil level is at point of overflowing. Do
not fill above the point of overflowing. About
20
ounces is required. POUR SLOWLY.
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