Engine Maintenance; Operation - Craftsman 580.752150 Operator's Manual

Pump OiJMaintenance
DONOTattempt any oil maintenanceon this pump. This
model does not require any pump oii maintenance. The pump
is pre=iubricatedand sealed from the factory, requiring no
additional lubrication for the life of the pump.
ENGINEMAINTENANCE
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTmNG OR_IAKmNG R EPAmRS TOYOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
o Disconnect the spark plugwire from the sparkplugand place
the wire whereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHEN TESTING FORENGmNE SPARK
* Useapproved sparkplug tester.
. DONOTcheck for sparkwith sparkplug removed.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
NOTE:Use a high quality detergent oiI classified "For Service
SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higiler. DO NOT use speciai additives.
1. Choose a vbcosity according to the table below:
104F_
86
68
50
32
14
4
-22
40 C
30
10
; 0
-10
-20
-30
NOTE:Synthetic oii meeting iLSAC GF=2,APi certification
mark and APi service symboi with "SJ/CF ENERGY
CONSERVING"or higher, is an acceptabie oii at aii
temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil
change intervaIs.
SAE 30: 40°Fand h,(gher(5°C and higher) is good for aii
purpose use above 40%, use below 40°F will cause hard
starting.
10W-38:0 to IO0°F(=18to 38°C) is better for varying
temperatureconditions. This viscosity improves cold weather
starting, but may increase oii consumption above80% (27°C).
*Check oii ievei frequently at higher temperatures.
Synthetic 5W°30:=20 to 120°F(=30to 40 °C) provides the
best protection at all temperatures as well as improved
starting with iess oii consumption.
5W-38: 40°F and be/ow (5°C and below) is recommendedfor
winter use and works best in cold conditions.
Checking Oil Level
OiI level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
5 hours of operation=Keep oil ievei maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a ievei surface=
2= Remove oii fiii cap and wipe clean with ctoth.
3= Verify oii is at the point of overflowing at oil fill opening.
Replaceand tigilten oil fill cap=
1= Make sure pressure washer is on a ievei surface.
2. Checkoii ievei as described in Checking Off Level
3. If needed,stowiy pour oii into oil fill opening to the point
of overflowing at oii fiii cap.
4. Replaceand tighten oil fill cap.
Changeengine oiI after the first 5 hours and every 50 hours
thereafter, if you are using your pressure washer under
extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather, change oil more often.
CAUTiSN
Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact with used motor
oil.
Usedmotoroil hasbeenshownto causeskin cancerin certain
laboratory animals.
Thoroughly washexposed areaswith soapand water.
KEEPOUTOF REACHOF CHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURr/
USEDOIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Changeeli while engine is still warmfrom running, as fellows:
1= Make sure unit is on a ievei surface.
2. Disconnect the spark piug wire from the spark piug and
placethe wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
3. Cieanarea around oii drain piug (A). The oii drain plug is
located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.
4. Remove oii drain piug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Removeoil
fiii cap.
6. Siowiy pour oii (about 20 oz.) into oii fiii opening (B) to
the point of overflowing (C) at oil fill cap. DO NOT
overfill.
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