Craftsman 580.767100 Owner's Manual page 14

GENERAL
• Inspect the high pressure hose for damage. Cuts in
the hose or fraying could result in leaks and loss of
pressure. Should any damage be found, replace
the hose. Do Not attempt to repair a damaged
hose. Replace the hose with the genuine
Craftsman part.
• Drain water from hose, gun, and nozzle extension
and properly coil it on the attached wireform.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
• Store unit in a clean, dry area.
_ ARNING! Never store the engine with fuel in
the gas tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas where fumes may reach an
open flame, a spark, or pilot light.
WINTER STORAGE
CAUTION! You must protect your unit from freezing
temperatures. Failure to do so will permanently
damage your pump and render your unit inoperable.
Freeze damage is not covered under warranty.
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
• Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing the filter
into a pail of clean water while running pressure
washer in low pressure mode (adjustable nozzle in
the forward position). Flush for one to two minutes.
• Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling
recoil handle about 6 times. This should remove
most of the liquid in the pump.
• Use pump saver, available at Sears retail item
number 74403, to treat pump. This prevents freeze
damage and lubricates pistons and seals.
• If pump saver is not available, connect a 3-foot
section of garden hose to the water inlet adapter.
Pour RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into
the hose. Pull the recoil handle twice. Disconnect
3-foot hose.
LONG TERM STORAGE
If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more
than 30 days, you must prepare the engine and pump
for long term storage.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
Protect Fuel System
Draining Fuel Tank:
_ ARNING! Drain fuel, using a funnel, into
approved container outdoors, away from open
flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do Not smoke.
• Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank
to prevent gum deposits from forming on these
parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.
• Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine
stops due to lack of fuel.
Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.
Refill with recommended grade. See "Changing Oil"
on page 13.
Oil Cylinder Bore
• Remove spark plug. Squirt about 1 ounce of clean
engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole
with rag. Pull recoil handle slowly to distribute oil.
Avoid spray from spark plug hole.
• Install spark plug. Do Not connect spark plug wire.
Protect Pump
To protect the pump use Sears pump saver to prevent
freeze damage and lubricate pistons and seals.
NOTE: Sears pump saver, item number 74403, is
available as an optional accessory. It is not included with
the pressure washer.
CAUTION! You must protect your unit from freezing
temperatures. Failure to do so will permanently
damage your pump and render your unit inoperable.
Freeze damage is not covered under warranty.
To use the pump saver:
_ AUTION! Read and follow all cautions and
warnings on the pump saver can label. Always
wear eye protection when using pump saver.
• Attach hose on pump saver can to pump inlet.
• Push in can top to dispense pump saver.
• When pump saver fluid begins to exit pump outlet,
the pump is protected.
• Remove pump saver from pump inlet.
OTHER
• Do Not store gasoline from one season to another.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO
EMPTY THE FUEL TANK.
IMPORTANT: Never cover your pressure washer
while engine and exhaust area are warm.
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