Craftsman 580.753400 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 quick
connect end of hose to base of spray gun. Pull
down on collar of quick connect, slide onto spray
gun and let go of collar. Tug on hose to be sure of
tight connection.
NOTE: Remove and discard all pump shipping caps
before attaching hoses.
2. Similarly, attach other end of high pressure hose
to high pressure outlet on pump. Pull down on
collar of quick connect, slide onto pump and let go
of collar. Pull on hose to be sure of tight
connection.
3. Before you connect your garden hose to water
inlet, inspect inlet screen. Clean screen if it
contains debris, replace if damaged. DO NOT
RUN PRESSURE WASHER IF SCREEN IS
DAMAGED.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in
CAUTION!
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 pressure washer resulting
from disregarding this caution will not be covered by
the warranty.
6. Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on spray gun
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the assembled unit to ensure you have
performed all of the following:
1. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Make sure shipping cap was removed and oil
3. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5. Check for properly attached hose connections.
6. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
7. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate
Inspect inlet
screen. DO NOT
8. Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "How To Use
use if damaged;
clean if dirty.
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clean out any debris. Turn off water.
length) to water inlet.Tighten by hand.
There MUST be at least ten feet of
to purge pump system of air and impurities.
CAUTION!
Before starting the pressure
washer, be sure you are wearing adequate eye
protection.
distick was installed in pump.
engine crankcase.
damage to high pressure hose.
flow.
Pressure Washer" before using pressure washer.