Craftsman 580.752360 Operator's Manual page 17

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use only
high quality 4-stroke automotive detergent oil rated with API
service classification SJ or SL rated SAE 10W-30 weight. DO
NOT use special additives.
1. Choose a viscosity according to table below.
NOTE: Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used
when the average temperature in your area is within the
recommended range.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Clean area around dipstick. Remove oil dipstick and wipe
dipstick with clean cloth. Replace dipstick. Remove and
check oil level.
3. Verify oil is at "Full" mark on dipstick. Replace and
tighten dipstick.
Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.
3. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening. Pause to
permit oil to settle. Fill to edge of oil filler hole.
4. Replace and tighten dipstick.
WARNING
Changing Engine Oil
Change engine oil after the first 20 hours and every
100 hours or 6 months, whichever comes first, thereafter. If
you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty or
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil
more often.
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor
oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
1. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark
plug.
2. Place a suitable container below engine to catch used
oil. Remove dipstick (A), drain plug (B) and washer.
3. Allow oil to drain completely. Reinstall drain plug and
washer. Tighten drain plug securely.
4. Place pressure washer on a level surface.
5. Slowly pour recommended oil into oil fill opening (C).
Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to edge of oil filler hole.
6. Screw in the dipstick and tighten securely.
7. Wipe up any remaining oil.
8. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
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CAUTION
A
C
B