Craftsman C950.672150 Operator's Manual page 19

8. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
9. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
10. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
11. Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect spray tip.
O–Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O–Ring Repair Kit, Sears item 75116, at your local
Sears or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663) or online at
www.sears.com. It is not included with the pressure washer.
This kit includes replacement o-rings and a water inlet filter.
Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service
your unit's o-rings.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or
electric shock resulting in death or
serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
NOTICE When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use only
high quality 4-stroke automotive detergent oil rated with API
service classification SJ or SL rated SAE 10W-30 weight. DO
NOT use special additives.
1. Choose a viscosity according to table below.
NOTICE Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used
when the average temperature in your area is within the
recommended range.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1. Place pressure washer on a level surface and clean area
around oil dipstick.
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Insert and remove dipstick without screwing it into the
filler neck.
3. Verify oil is at upper limit mark on dipstick. Replace and
tighten dipstick.
Add Engine Oil
1. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
3. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.
4. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening. Pause to
permit oil to settle. Fill to upper limit mark on dipstick.
DO NOT overfill.
NOTICE Overfilling with oil could cause the engine to not
start, or hard starting.
• DO NOT overfill.
• If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
5. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten.
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty
or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil
more often.
CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with used motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
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