How To Stop Your Pressure Washer - Craftsman 580.762201 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT: Do not run pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. You must follow this
caution or the pump wil! be damaged.
• Move the Throttle Control Lever to the 'Fast'
position
• Push primer bulb 3 times. Wait about two 2
seconds between each push. In cold weather,
(55°F/13°C or below) push 5 times.
Note: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine
after a short shut down.
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Position the nozzle in the tow pressure mode
(nozzle slid forward) and squeeze the trigger on
the spray gun to relieve the air pressure caused by
turning ON the water. Water will spew out the gun
in a thin stream, Continue to hold trigger until you
have a steady stream of water and no air remains
in the system. This will make it easier to pull start
the engine. Release the trigger.
Engage the safety latch on the gun.
Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until you feel
some resistance. Then pull cord rapidly to
overcome compression, prevent kickback and start
the engine. Let rope return to starter slowly.
Note: Always keep the Throttle Control Lever in the
'Fast' position when operating the pressure washer.
Note: If after 3 pulls the engine fails to start, prime the
engine again, purge the gun and pull the recoil starter
handle rapidly (Max. 3 pulls).
HOW TO STOP YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
• Move the Throttle Control Lever to the 'Stow'
position.
• Wait for the engine to idle down.
• Move the Throttle Control Lever to the 'Stop'
position.
• Simply shutting off the engine will not release
pressure in the system. Squeeze trigger on the
spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.
Note; A small amount of water will squirt out from the
spray gun when you release the pressure.
SiPHONiNG
We recommend that you DO NOT siphon standing
water for your water supply. Contaminated, brackish
or dirty water can damage the pump. Connect only to
household water supply.
TIPS
= Never use the garden hose inlet to siphon
detergent or wax.
• If you have the spray nozzle too far away, the
cleaning wil! not be as effective.
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