Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump; Checklist Before Starting Engine - Craftsman 580.752500 Operator's Manual

NOTICE Fresh Start® fuel preserver cartridge is available as
an optional accessory, retail item7133386. It is not included
with the pressure washer. Contact the original equipment
manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a cartridge
designed for the Fresh Start® fuel cap installed on this
engine.
Read and follow all instructions and warnings given in the
Fresh Start® fuel preserver cartridge package.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment r esulting from failureto follow this
instructionwill voidwarranty.
NOTICE Remove and discard the shipping caps from the
pump's high pressure outlet and water inlet before attaching
hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hose to
base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.
_, WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
• NEVERconnect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessoriesare
correctly attached.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high pressure
outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
.
Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (A). Cleanscreen if it contains debris or have
it replacedif damaged. DO NOTrun pressurewasher if
inlet screen is damaged or missing.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to flush
it of debris. Turn off water.
NOTICE DO NOTsiphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLYcold water (less than 100°F).
5. Connectgarden hose (not to exceed50 feet in length) to
water inlet. Tighten by hand.
NOTICE Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or check
valve) at pump inlet can cause pump or inlet connector
damage.
• ThereMUSTbe at leasttenfeet of unrestricted garden hose
between the pressure washerinletandanydevice,suchas a
vacuumbreaker o r checkvalve.
• Damageto equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
A. WARNING Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety goggles
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using or in vicinity of
this equipment.
• NEVERsubstitute safety glasses or dry-condition goggles for
indirect vented safety goggles.
6. Turn ONthe water, press red button (B) on the gun and
squeezethe trigger to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Reviewthe unit to ensure you have performed all of the
following:
1. Be sure to read Safety Rules and Operationsections
before using the pressure washer.
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
3. Checkthat oil has been added to proper level in engine
crankcase.
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5. Checkfor proper hose connections (high pressure and
water supply) and that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
6. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 100%).