Craftsman 580.768350 Operator's Manual page 8

HOW TO USE YOUR CLEANING
SYSTEM
If you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-222-3136.
To Start Your Cleaning System
To start your engine-powered cleaning system for the
first time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This
starting information also applies whenever you start
the engine after you have let the pressure washer sit
idle for at least a day.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough
to an outside water source capable of supplying
water at a flow rate greater than 2.4 gallons per
minute.
• Check that the high pressure hose is tightly
connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See
"Assembling Your Pressure Washer" for
illustrations.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump. Turn on the water.
CAUTION!
Do Not run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Move the choke lever to the "Closed" position.
Choke
lever in
Open
position
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is
in the "Open" position.
• Move the throttle lever to the "Fast" position,
shown as a rabbit. Controls are shown in the
desired operating condition.
• Rotate the fuel valve lever to the "On" position.
• As shown in the illustration to the right, ensure the
nozzle extension is NOT attached to the spray gun.
Note that your unit will appear slightly different from
the illustration used here. Place the spray gun on
the handle storage hook.
• Place your left foot on the unit's lower frame.
• Grasp the spray gun with your left hand and
squeeze the trigger on the spray gun. Water will
flow out of the spray gun in a thin stream. Continue
to squeeze the trigger. Your left hand will also
serve to steady the unit.
• Grasp the recoil starter handle with your right
hand, as shown. Pull the starter handle lightly until
you feel some resistance, then pull briskly.
Safety Glasses
Do Not attach
nozzle extension
• Return the starter grip handle slowly. Do Not let
rope "snap back" against starter.
• If the choke lever was placed in the "Closed"
position to start the engine, move it slowly to the
"Open" position as the engine warms up enough to
Throttle
run smoothly.
lever in
• With engine running, engage the safety latch to the
Fast
spray gun trigger.
position
• Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by
hand.
How to Stop Your Cleaning System
• Move throttle lever to "Stop" position.
• Rotate the fuel valve lever to the "Off" position.
• Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when
you release the pressure.
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trigger and
Right Hand
pulls recoil
starter handle
Left Foot holds base
Safety Latch
Left Hand
squeezes
steadies
unit