Craftsman 580.752550 Owner's Manual page 8

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
IMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must
assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun and
attach all hoses before you start the engine.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of
hose to base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.
2. Remove and discard shipping caps from pump
inlet and outlet.
3. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
4. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet,
inspect inlet screen. Clean screen if it contains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. Refer to
section "O-Ring Maintenance" if inlet screen is
damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet
screen is damaged.
5. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
flush it of debris. Turn off water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
6. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in
length) to water inlet. Tighten by hand.
There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden
hose between the pressure washer inlet and any flow
shut off device, such as a 'Y' shut-off connector or
other convenience-type water shut-off valve.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow
this instruction will void warranty.
7. Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on spray gun
to purge pump system of air and impurities.
• Always wear eye protection when using this equipment
or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are
wearing adequate eye protection.
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
Review the assembly to ensure you have performed
all of the following:
1. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
2. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
3. Check for properly tightened hose connections
(high pressure and water supply) and for tight
connections and that there are no kinks, cuts, or
Inspect inlet
damage to the high pressure hose.
screen. DO
4. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed
NOT use if
100°F).
damaged;
clean if dirty.
5. Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "Operation"
sections before using the pressure washer.
6. If starting unit after storage, see "Storage" section
on pages 16-17.
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CAUTION
WARNING
High pressure spray can cause paint chips
or other particles to become airborne.