Engine Maintenance; O-Ring Maintenance; Checking Oil Level; Adding Engine Oil - Craftsman 580.752260 Operator's Manual

O-Ring Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring Repair Kit at your local Searsor by calling
1-S80-4-MY-HONIE (469-4663} or online at www.sears.com.It
is not includedwith the pressurewasher.This kit includes
replacement o -rings, rubberwasher and water inlet filter. Referto
the instruction sheetprovidedin the kit to serviceyour unit's
o-rings.
WARHIHG
The high pressure stream of water that this
_ quipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible amputation.
. NEVER repairleakingconnections with sealant o f anykind.
Replace o-ringor seal.
_ OTE:Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
certification mark and API servi,cesymbol with
"SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING or higher, is an
acceptableoil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil
does not alter required oil change intervals.
Checking OiJLevel
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replaceand tighten dipstick. Removeand and check oil
level.
3. Verify oil is at "Full" mark on dipstick. Replace and
tighten dipstick.
ENGJHE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
_'_ Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHENADJUSTING ORMAKINGREPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
. Disconnect the spark plugwire from the sparkplugand place
the wire whereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHENTESTING FORENGINE SPARK
• Useapproved sparkplug tester.
. DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplug removed.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. Do not usespecial additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
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52 __ 0
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* Below40% (4°C)the useof SAE30 will result in hardstarting.
** Above8O°F (27°0)the useof lOW3Omay causeincreased oil
consumption.Checkoil levelmorefrequently.
Adding Engine Off
1.
2.
3.
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Make sure pressure washer is on a ]eve]surface.
Checkoil level as described in Checking Oil Level
If needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the
"Full" mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
NOTICE
Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start, or
hard starting.
DONOT overfill.
Ifoverthe FULLmarkon dipstick,drainoil to reduceoil level t o
FULLmarkon dipstick.
4. Replaceand tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
Changeengine oil 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.
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