Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump; Checklistbeforestarting Engine - Craftsman 580.752211 Operator's Manual

High_titude
At altitudesover 5,000feet (1524 meters),a minimum 85 octane
/ 85 AKI (89 RON)gasolineis acceptable. T o remainemissions
compliant, high altitude adjustmentis required.Operationwithout
this adjustmentwill causedecreased performance,increased fuel
consumption,and increasedemissions.See a qualifiedSears
dealerfor high altitude adjustmentinformation.Operationof the
engineat altitudesbelow 2,500feet (762 meters)with the high
altitude kit is not recommended.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
NOTICE:DONOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment r esulting from failureto follow this
instructionwill voidwarranty.
NOTE:Removeand discard the shipping caps from the pump's
high pressure outlet and water inlet beforeattaching 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.
• NEVER connecthighpressure hoseto nozzle extension.
• Keephigh pressure hoseconnected to pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
• Alwaysbe certainspraygun,nozzles andaccessories a re
correctlyattached.
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.
iMPORTANT: DONOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLYcold water (less than 100%).
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.
5. Connectgarden hose (not to exceed50 feet in length) to
water inlet. Tighten by hand.
_, WARNING: Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.
• Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing
adequatesafety goggles.
• NEVERsubstitute safety glasses for 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.
ChecklistBeforeStarting 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
damageto the high pressure hose.
6. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 100%).
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