Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Pressure Washer Maintenance - Craftsman 500.752110 Operator's Manual

OWNER'SRESPONSIBILITIES
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals,whichever occurs first.
More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
MAINTENANCETASK
PRESSURE WASHER
ChecWclean water inlet screen
Check high pressure hose
Check detergent hose
Check spray gun and assembly for leaks
Purge pump of air and contaminants
Prepare pump for storage below 32°F
Before
Each Use
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OPERATINGiNTERVALS
I Every 25 Every 50 Every 100
Hours or Hours or Hours or
Yearly Yearly Yearly
See Winter Storage
100-300
Hours
SERVICEDATES
FILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETE
REGULARSERVICE
ENGINE
Check oil level
Clean debris
Change engine oil
Service air cleaner
Service spark plug
Service spark arrester
Clean cooling system
Clean combustion chamber
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Prepare for storage If unit is to remain idle for longer than 30 days.
Clean if clogged. Replace if perforated or torn.
2 Change oil after the first (5) operating hours and every 50 hours or yearly thereafter. Changesooner when operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
3 Replace more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
GEHERAL RECOMMEHDATIONS
Regular maintenancewill improve the performance and
extend the life of the pressure washer. Seeany Sears or
other qualified service dealer for service.
The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receivefull value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain pressure washer as instructed in this manual
including proper storage as detailed in Storage.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your pressure washer.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once
each season. Follow the requirements in the Maintenance
Schedulechart above.
NOTE:Oncea year you should clean or replace the spark
plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean air
filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
EMISSIOHCOHTROL
Maintenance, replacementor repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individual.
BEFOREEACHUSE
1. Checkengine oil level.
2. Cleandebris.
3. Checkwater inlet screen for damage.
4. Checkin-line filter for debris.
5. Checkhigh pressure hose for leaks.
6. Checkdetergent siphoning hose/filter for damage.
7. Checkgun and nozzle extension assembly for leaks.
8. Purge pump of air and contaminants.
PRESSURE W ASHER MAIHTEHAHCE
Clean Debris
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from pressure
washer. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area
around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.
Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the pressure
washer. These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
Pressure washer parts should be kept clean to reduce the
risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
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