Check Detergent Siphoning Tube; Check Spray Gun - Craftsman 580.754890 Operator's Manual

Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear,
kinking, or abuse, inspect hose before each use. Check
for cuts, leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage
or movement of couplings, if any of these conditions
exist, replace hose immediately.
_.' 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 repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• Replacement hose rating MUST equal or exceed
maximum pressure rating of unit.
Check Detergent Siphoning Tube
Examine the filter on detergent tube (if equipped)
and clean if clogged. The tube should fit tightly on the
barbed fitting. Examine the tube for leaks or tears.
Replace the filter or tube if either is damaged.
Detergent Siphoning Check Ball
Occasionally check ball in detergent siphoning
system may become stuck from storage, dried soap,
or minerals in water. The check ball can be freed by
performing the following:
NOTICE Before performing this procedure, be sure
,ou are wearing safety goggles as described below.
Z_ WARNING Risk of eye injury,
_ pray could splash back or propel objects resulting in serious injury,
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety
goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using
or in vicinity of this equipment.
• NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition
goggles for indirect vented safety goggles.
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2.
Shut OFF engine and turn off water supply.
ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction,
press red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to
release retained high water pressure.
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.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected, which
could result in serious injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYSpoint spray gun in safe direction, press red
button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high
pressure, every time you stop engine.
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4.
Remove detergent siphoning hose from barbed
fitting on pump.
Using a firm, blunt object 7/64" in diameter or
smaller, by at least 1" long, such as an Alien
wrench, slowly insert the object into the barbed
fitting until you meet resistance. This resistance is
the check ball.
5. Slowly push down until you feel the bail move
slightly, push no more than 1/8:'. Slight pressure
may be required to free the bail.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if necessary.
7. Reinstall detergent siphoning hose onto barb
fitting.
8. Treat with PumpSaver as described in Protecting
the Pump during storage to prevent reoccurrence.
Check Spray Gun
Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure
it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure
it springs back into place when you release it. Do not
depress red button and test trigger. You should not be
able to press trigger. Replace spray gun immediately if it
fails any of these tests.
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