Craftsman 580.767100 Owner's Manual page 5

• Install o ilfill pluganddipstick, t ighten securely.
NOTE: C heck oiloftenduringenginebreak-in.
Add Gasoline
_ ARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do
Not smoke when filling fuel tank.
_ ARNING! Never fill fuel tank completely full.
Provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe away
any fuel spillage from engine and equipment
before starting.
• Use clean unleaded automotive gasoline and store
in approved, clean, covered containers. Use clean
fill funnels. Never use "stale" gasoline left over
from last season or gasoline stored for long
periods.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add gasoline to fuel tank. Use a funnel to
prevent spillage. Fill tank to about 1.5" below the
top of the filler neck.
_ _ _ /Tank
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
IMPORTANT: You must assemble nozzle extension
and attach all hoses before you start engine. Starting
engine without all hoses connected and water
supplied will damage pump.
• 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.
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 out any debris.
Inspect inlet
screen. Do
Not use if
ged;
clean if dirty.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten
by hand.
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.
• Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the
gun to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
_ CAUTION! Before starting the pressure
washer, be sure you are wearing adequate
eye protection.
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
Review the unit to ensure you have performed all of
the following:
• 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 that 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 14.