Craftsman MGP-769010 - Manual (Page 8)

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Read Owner’s Manual. Do not
attempt to operate equipment until
you have read Owners Manual for Safety, Operation,
and Maintenance Instructions.
• Move throttle control to the stop position to turn
pressure washer off.
• Simply shutting OFF engine will not release pres-
sure in the system. After engine has stopped,
squeeze the trigger on the spray gun for about 3
seconds to relieve pressure. Spray stream will
decrease in length.
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a thermal relief
valve. If unit is allowed to run for several minutes
without pressing the trigger on the spray gun, several
drops of water may be released through this valve to
cool the unit. This small amount of water will drip from
the bottom of the pump.
Note: Included with your unit is a video cassette that
demonstrates how to operate your pressure washer.
If you have a video cassette recorder you should to
view the video before operation.
Before Starting The Engine
To operate the engine you will need to do the following.
Note: Your pressure washer pump is a sealed pump,
you should never have to add or change the oil.
Engine Oil
Your unit has been shipped without oil in the engine. A
bottle of SAE 30 weight oil is included in the carton.
Remove oil dip stick located on top of the engine. Oil
capacity is about 20 ounces of oil. The oil dip stick is
clearly marked with a line that tells you when unit has
enough oil. To check oil, place dipstick into oil fill.
Tighten dipstick then remove. Do not fill above this
point. Pour slowly.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use a
high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SF, SG,
SH”, rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special additives.
Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your ex-
pected operating temperatures.
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils will result in increased oil consumption when used
above 40°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently
to avoid possible damage from running low on oil. Oil
sump capacity is 20 ounces.
Gasoline
Your pressure washer engine is 4 cycle. Use unleaded
fuel only.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
colder <——-----———40°F——————> warmer
Synthetic 5W-30 l SAE 30
Never adjust spray pattern when
spraying. Never put hands in front
of spray nozzle to adjust spray pattern you could be
injured.
Do not run pump without the water
supply connected and turned on.
Failure to do so will result in pump damage.
Stopping Your Pressure Washer
Always check engine oil level
before every start. Running engine
low of oil or out of oil could result in serious damage.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. To
avoid explosion and injury, never fill
fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not
smoke or have open flame when filling fuel tank.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always
allow room for fuel expansion.