Craftsman D28234 - Manual (Page 12)

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3. Verify the filter screen is in water
inlet of pump. NOTE: Cone side
faces out.
4. Connect high pressure hose to
pump outlet.
5. Connect water source to pump
inlet.
NOTE: Water source must provide a
minimum of 5 gallons per minute at
20 p.s.i.
6. If you are applying a chemical or
cleaning solution, See How To
Siphon Chemicals/Cleaning
Solvents in Operation section of
this manual.
7. Turn water source on.
NOTE: Failure to do so could cause
damage to the pump.
Water
Source
High
Pressure
Hose
Filter Screen
BEFORE STARTING
Read and understand all Important
Safety Instructions in the front of
this manual and the following
Cautions and Warnings before
starting the pressure washer.
• Never fill fuel tank completely.
Fill tank to 1/2" below bottom of
filler neck to provide space for
fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel
spillage from engine and
equipment before starting
engine.
• Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Never fill fuel tank when engine
is running or hot. Do not smoke
when filling fuel tank.
• Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
• Never turn water supply off
while pressure washer engine is
running or damage to pump will
result.
• DO NOT use hot water, use cold
water only.
• DO NOT stop spraying water for
more than two minutes at a
time.
1. In a well ventilated outdoor area
add fresh, high quality, unleaded
gasoline with a pump octane
rating of 86 or higher. Do not
overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before
starting the engine. Refer to
Engine Owners Manual for correct
procedure.
2. Remove filler cap/dipstick and
add engine oil (supplied) to
engine. NOTE: There will be a
slight amount of oil in the engine
from factory testing. Always check
oil level before each start-up.
Filler cap/dipstick