Craftsman 580.768322 Operator's Manual page 6

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
IMPORTANT: You must assemble nozzle extension
and attach all hoses before you start engine. Starting
engine without all hoses connected and water supplied
will damage pump.
• Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of
hose to the base of the spray gun. Tighten by
hand.
• Turn ON the water (open supply valve completely).
• Squeeze trigger on gun to purge pump system of
air and impurities.
_ AUTION! Before starting the pressure
washer, be sure you are wearing adequate
eye protection.
• Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by
hand.
• Attach other end of high pressure hose to the high
pressure outlet on the pump. Tighten by hand.
• Before you connect your garden hose to the water
inlet, inspect the inlet screen. Clean the screen if it
contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. Do
not run the pressure washer if the inlet screen
is damaged.
• Connect garden hose to water inlet. Tighten by
hand.
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
Review the unit to ensure you have performed all of
the following:
• Check that hose reel fasteners are tight.
• Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
• Add proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Check for properly tightened hose connections
(high pressure and water supply) and that there are
no kinks, cuts, or damage to the high pressure
hose.
• Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 140°F).
• Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "Operation"
sections before using the pressure washer.