Storage - Craftsman 580.768350 Operator's Manual

AFTER EACH USE
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of
time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump
parts and "freeze" pump action. Follow these
procedures after every use:
• Flush the chemical system by selecting the system
rinse tank and run the pressure washer with nozzle
in low pressure mode. Flush for one minute or until
the chemical is cleared from the system.
• Shut off the engine and let it cool, then remove all
hoses.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
• Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling
recoil handle about 6 times. This should remove
most of the liquid in the pump.
• Rotate the Dial-A-Cleaner™ selector knob to the
OFF position.
• Coil the high pressure hose and inspect it for
damage. Cuts in the hose or fraying could result in
leaks and loss of pressure. Should any damage be
found, replace the hose. Do Not attempt to repair a
damaged hose. Replace the hose with the genuine
Craftsman part.
• Disconnect hose from spray gun and high pressure
outlet on pump. Drain water from hose, gun, and
nozzle extension and wipe off the hose with a rag.
• Slide one end of the hose into the hole on the hose
reel. Turn the hose reel with the handle to coil the
hose onto the reel. Push the other end of the hose
into the clip on the side of you unit.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
• Store system in a clean, dry area.
WARNING!
Never store the engine with fuel in
the gas tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas where fumes may reach an
open flame, a spark, or pilot light.
WINTER STORAGE
CAUTION!
You must protect your unit from freezing
temperatures. Failure to do so will permanently
damage your pump and render your unit inoperable.
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
• Empty all chemical reservoirs as follows:
1. Disconnect hose connected to chemical inject fitting
on the pump. Place end of hose into suitable
container.
2. Move the selector knob to Tank A and open that
tank's cover. Gravity should shortly empty the tank
contents into the container.
3. When the tank is empty, repeat step (b) for tanks B
and C, using different container for each chemical.

STORAGE

4. Reconnect the hose to the chemical inject fitting on
the pump. Add 0.5 liter of clean fresh water to each
tank and close tank's covers.
• Flush the chemical system by selecting a tank and
run the pressure washer with nozzle in low
pressure mode. Flush until each tank is empty, then
switch the selector knob to the next tank. The last
tank to be emptied must be the System Rinse tank.
• Connect a 3-foot section of garden hose to the
water inlet adapter. Pour RV–Antifreeze (antifreeze
without alcohol) into the hose. Pull the recoil handle
twice. Disconnect 3-foot hose.
LONG TERM STORAGE
If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more
than 30 days, you must prepare the engine for long
term storage.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
Protect Fuel System
WARNING!
outdoors, away from open flame. Be sure engine
is cool. Do Not smoke.
• Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank to prevent
gum deposits from forming on these parts and
causing possible malfunction of engine.
• Run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel.
Make sure you have water supply to pump inlet
connected and turned ON.
Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.
Refill with recommended grade (see Changing Oil on
page 13).
Oil Cylinder Bore
• Remove spark plug. Squirt about 1 ounce (30 ml)
of engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug
hole with rag. Pull recoil handle slowly to distribute
oil. Avoid spray from spark plug hole.
• Install spark plug. Do Not connect spark plug wire.
OTHER
• Do Not store gasoline from one season to another.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO
EMPTY THE FUEL TANK.
IMPORTANT: Never cover your cleaning system while
engine and exhaust area are warm.
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Drain fuel into approved container