Connect Hose And Water Supply To Pump; Checklist Before Starting Engine - Craftsman 580.754980 Operator's Manual

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump

NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of
hose to base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.
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 connect high pressure hose to spray wand.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories
are correctly attached.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet,
inspect inlet screen (A). Clean screen if it contains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT run
pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged or
missing.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
flush it of debris. Turn off water.
NOTICE DO NOT siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
NOTICE Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breaker or
check valve) at pump inlet could cause pump or inlet
connector damage.
• There MUST be at least 10 ft. (3 m) of unrestricted garden
hose between the pressure washer inlet and any device,
such as a vacuum breaker or check valve.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 ft. in
length) to water inlet. Tighten by hand.
WARNING Risk of eye 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.
6. Turn ON the water, press red button (B) on the gun
and squeeze the trigger to purge the pump system of
air and impurities.

Checklist Before Starting Engine

Review the unit to ensure you have performed all of the
following:
1. Be sure to read Safety Rules and Operation
sections before using the pressure washer.
2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
3. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5. Check for proper hose connections (high pressure
and water supply) and that there are no kinks, cuts,
or damage to the high pressure hose.
A
6. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 100°F).
10
Spray could splash back or propel objects
resulting in serious injury.
B