Engine Maintenance - Craftsman 580.750400 Operator's Manual

O-Ring Maintenance
Purchasean O-Ring Repair Kit, Sears item 75116, at your local
Searsor by calling 1-888-331-4569 or online at
www.sears.com, it is not includedwith the pressurewasher.
This kit includesreplacemento-rings and a water inletfilter.
Referto the instruction sheet providedin the kit to serviceyour
unit's o-rings.
WARNING The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces could cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, resulting in serious
injury and possible amputation.
, NEVER repairleakingconnections with sealant o f any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
A WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or
electric shock resulting in death or
serious injury.
WHENADJUSTINGOR MAKING REPAIRSTO YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
* Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and pbce
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTESTINGFOR ENGINESPARK
* Use approved spark plug tester.
, DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
Oil Reeemmendatiens
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high°quality
detergent oils are acceptableif classified for service SF. SG.
SH, SJ or higher. DONOT use special 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.
oF
104 -- -_ __ ,,
86 --o_
68 __ *
5O N
32 °
14
=4
-22 _
oC
• .... 40
__ 30
°_20
10
-10
-20
-30
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 80°F (27°6) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil
consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at bast every
8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Removeoil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replaceand tighten dipstick. Removeand check oil
level.
3. Verify oil is at FULL mark (top hole) on dipstick. Replace
and tighten dipstick.
Full
Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level
3. if needed,slowly pouroil into oil fill opening to the FULL
mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
NOTICE Overfilling with oil could cause the engine to not
start, or hard starting.
° DONOTover%
o if overthe FULLmarkon dipstick,drainoil to reduceoil levelto
FULL mark on dipsticL
4. Replaceand tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty
or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil
more often.
A CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact
with used motor oil.
, Usedmotor oil hasbeenshownto cause skin cancerin certain
Thoroughly washexposed areaswith soapand water.
KEEPOUTOF REACHOFCHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USEDOiL TOCOLLECTION CENTERS.
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