Craftsman 580.768210 Owner's Manual page 7

HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-222-3136.
To Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your engine-powered pressure washer for the
first time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This
starting information also applies whenever you start
the engine after you have let the pressure washer sit
idle for at least a day.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close
enough to an outside water source capable of
supplying water at a flow rate greater than
2.2 gallons per minute.
• Check that the high pressure hose is tightly
connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See
"Assembling Your Pressure Washer" for
illustrations.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump. Turn ON the water.
CAUTION
: Do Not run the pump without the
water supply connected and turned on. You
must follow this caution or the pump will be
damaged.
• Move engine control lever to the "Start/Choke"
position.
Control Lever
Stop
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the control lever is
in the "Run" position.
• As shown in the illustration to the right, ensure the
nozzle extension is NOT attached to the spray gun.
The spray gun should be placed on the handle
storage hook as shown.
• Place your left foot on the unit's lower frame.
• Grasp the spray gun with your left hand and
squeeze the trigger on the spray gun. Water will
flow out of the spray gun in a thin stream. Continue
to squeeze the trigger. Your left hand will also
serve to steady the unit.
• Grasp the recoil starter handle with your right hand,
as shown. Pull the starter handle lightly until you
feel some resistance, then pull briskly.
• Return the starter grip handle slowly. Do Not let
rope "snap back" against starter.
• When engine starts, release the spray gun trigger
and slowly move control lever to the "Run"
position. If engine falters, move control lever to the
"Start/Choke" position, then to the "Run" position.
• If engine fails to start after six pulls, move control
lever to the "Run" position. If engine fires, but does
not continue to run, move control lever to the
"Start/Choke" position, then to the "Run" position.
NOTE: The engine is equipped with a primer, which
may be required to aid engine start up below 40°. To
use primer, press the prime button 3 times, waiting
2 seconds between each press.
Start/Choke
• With engine running, engage the safety latch to the
spray gun trigger.
Run
• Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by
hand.
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Safety Glasses
Do Not attach
nozzle extension
Left Foot holds base
Left Hand
squeezes
trigger and
steadies
unit
Right Hand
pulls recoil
starter handle
Safety Latch