Checking Oil Level; Engine - Craftsman 580.7515 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSNBHUTY
PUMP MAINTENANCE
I: WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE
THE PUMP. WITHOUT THE PROPER TECHNIQUE,
ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE PUMP MAY
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. FOR SERVICE, CON-
SULT A SEARS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER
OR CONTACT YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE.
Pump Oih Change pump oil after first 50 hours of opera-
tion. To change pump oil, follows these steps:
o Place a proper container beneath the pump (Fig, 22).
OIL D_RAIN PLUG
FOR PUMP
FIG. 22
o Remove the Oil Fill Plug on bottom of pump and drain
oil into the container.
= When oil has drained completely, reinstall oil drain
plugo
o Remove pump's oil fill plug, insert funnel and add
recommended SAE 80W-90 oil until level reaches full
mark on gauge located on side of the pump Capacity
is 9 ounces (260ml)_
= Reinstall the pump's oil fill plug.
Purge Pump of Air and Containments:
To remove the air from the pump, follow these steps:
o Set up the pressure washer as described in the AS-
SEMBLY section and connect the water supply.
o Remove the nozzle attachment from the gun°
o Pull the trigger on the gun and hold
To remove the containments from the pump, follow these
steps:
= Set up the pressure washer as described in the AS-
SEMBLY section, connect the water supply and start
the engine according to instructions in the OPERA-
TION section.
= Remove the nozzle attachment from the gun_
= Pull the trigger on the gun and holdo
o When the water supply is steady and constant, you may
refasten the nozzle attachment and start the pump.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
See "PREPARATION BEFORE USE" for information on
checking oil level Oil level should be checked priorto each
use or at least ever]/5 hours of operation,. Keep oil level
maintained..
CHANGING OIL
O
°
Change oil after first 5 hours of operation,. Change oil
every 25 hours thereafter,. If you are using your pres*
sure 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:
/_ CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE 1
FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM
SPARK PLUG.
Clean area around oil drain plug, remove plug and drain
oil completely into a suitable container (Fig.. 23).
FIG. 23
o When all oil has drained, install and tighten oil plug..
= Clean area around oil fill plug and remove oil fill plug..
° Fill engine crankcase with recommended oil until oil
level is at point of overflowing. About 20 ounces is
required, POUR SLOWLY.
° When engine crankcase is filled to proper level, install
and tighten oil fill plug.
SERVICE AIR CLEANER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if
you run it using a dirty air cleaner.
Clean or replace the air cleaner paper filter once every 100
hours of operation or once a year, whichever comes first.
Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty or dirty
conditions. Replacements are available at your local Sears
Authorized Service Center.
To clean or replace air cleaner (Fig. 24 on Page t6):
= Loosen cover screws (these need not be removed) and
remove cover. Thoroughly clean inside of base and
cover.
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