Engine Maintenance; Changing Oil; Clean/Replace Spark Plug; Carburetor - Craftsman 580.768110 Operator's Manual

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the
emission control devices and systems may be
performed by any non-road engine repair
establishment or individual.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at
least every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level
maintained.
Changing Oil
Change engine oil after the first two hours and every
25 hours thereafter. If you are using your pressure
washer under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in
extremely hot weather, change oil more often.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
• Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until
fuel tank is empty.
• Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill
cap/dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.
• Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from the oil fill
tube into a suitable container. When crankcase is
empty, return the pressure washer to upright
position.
• Fill engine crankcase with recommended oil until oil •
level is at FULL point on dipstick. Do not overfill
above that mark. POUR SLOWLY.
• When engine crankcase is filled to proper level,
install and tighten oil cap/dipstick.
To clean or replace the air cleaner, follow these steps:
• Remove screw on the air cleaner cover.
• Remove dirty air cleaner carefully to prevent debds
from failing into carburetor. Discard.
Clean inside of filter case.
Install new air filter.
• Reassemble all parts and fasten securely to the
carburetor with the screw.
Clean / Replace Spark Plug
Clean or replace the spark plug yearly or every 100
hours o_operation.
A CAUTION! Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and keep wire away from spark plug.
• Clean area around spark plug.
• Remove and inspect spark plug.
• Replace spark plug if the electrodes are pitted,
burned or porcelain is cracked. For replacement
use Champion RJ-19LM only.
• Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
gap at 0.030 inches if necessary.
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run prepedy and may be
damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Replace the air cleaner once every 100 hours of
operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
Replace more often if operating under dirty or dusty
conditions. Do not attempt to clean or oil filter.
Replacements are available at your local Sears
Authodzed Service Center.
• Install spark plug, tighten securely.
Carburetor
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, sea your
nearest Sears Service Center. Engine performance
should not be affected at altitudes up to 5000 feet. For
operation at higher elevations, contact your nearest
Sears Service Center.
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