Craftsman 580.754882 Operator's Manual page 20

Checking Oil Level
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean
cloth. Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and
check oil level.
3. Verify oil is at FULL mark (top hole) 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 to the
FULL mark (top hole) on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
NOTICE Overfilling with oil could cause the engine to
not start, or hard starting.
• DO NOT overfill.
• If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil
level to FULL mark on dipstick.
4. Replace and tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your pressure washer under extremely
dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
change oil more often.
CAUTION 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. Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until
fuel tank is empty.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/
dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from oil fill into
a suitable container making sure you tip your unit
away from spark plug. When crankcase is empty,
return pressure washer to upright position.
5. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 20 oz. (0.6 l))
into oil fill opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill
to Full mark (top hole) on dipstick.
6. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked.
DO NOT overfill.
7. Replace and tighten dipstick.
Full
8. Wipe up any remaining oil.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Add
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged
if you run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more
often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
Replacements are available at your local Sears service
center.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Slide air cleaner lever (A) to unlock ( ) position
and tilt cover (B) down.
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2. Carefully remove air cleaner to prevent debris from
falling into carburetor.
3. Wash foam air cleaner (C) in liquid detergent and
water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
4. SATURATE foam air cleaner in engine oil and
squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
5. Reinstall clean or new foam air cleaner in base (D).
6. Tilt cover up and slide lever to lock ( ) position.
NOTICE You can purchase new air filter elements by
calling 1-888-331-4569.
Service Spark Plug
Changing the spark plug will help your engine to start
easier and run better.
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned
or porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended
replacement plug. See Specifications.
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