Checklist Before Starting Engine; Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump - Craftsman 580.767700 Owner's Manual

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
IMPORTANT: You must attach all hoses before you
start engine. Starting engine without all hoses
connected and water supplied will damage pump.
• Before you connect your garden hose to the water
inlet, inspect the inlet screen. Clean the screen if it
contains debris or have it replaced if damaged.
DO NOT RUN THE PRESSURE WASHER IF THE
INLET SCREEN IS DAMAGED. NEVER SIPHON
INLET WATER.
• Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
flush it of debris.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten
by hand.
Inspect inlet
screen. Do
Not use if
damaged;
clean if dirty.
CAUTION! There MUST be at least ten feet of
unrestricted garden hose between the pressure
washer inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a 'Y'
shut-off connector or other convenience-type water
shut-off valve. Damage to pressure washer resulting
from disregarding this warning will not be covered by
the warranty.
• Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of
hose to the base of the spray gun. Tighten by
hand.
• Attach other end of high pressure hose to the high
pressure outlet on the pump. Tighten by hand.
• Turn ON the water (open supply valve completely).
_ AUTION! Before starting the pressure
washer, be sure you are wearing adequate
eye protection.
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
Review the assembled unit to ensure you have
performed all of the following:
• Check that hose reel fasteners are tight.
• Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
• Add proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Check for properly tightened hose connections
(high pressure and water supply) and make sure
there are no kinks, cuts, or damage to the high
pressure hose.
• Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 100°F).
• Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "Operation"
sections before using the pressure washer.
• If starting unit after storage, see "Storage" section
on page 15.