Craftsman 580.752230 Operator's Manual page 15

Cleaning and Applying Detergent with
the Standard Clear Siphon
To apply diluted detergent usingthe
standard cJearsiphontube,
folJowthese steps:
1. Review use of black spray tip.
2. Attach clear siphon hose to pump.
3. Mix detergent solution as required by job.
4. Place small filter end of clear siphoning tube into
container with diluted solution as described above.
NOTICE
Contact with the hot muffler can damagedetergent
siphoning tube.
Wheninsertingthe siphonintoa detergent s olutionbottle,
routethe tubeso asto keepit from inadvertently contacting the
hot muffler.
NOTE:Make sure the filter is fully submerged in fluid while
applying solution.
5. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE:Detergentcannot be applied with the high pressure
spray tips (Yellow, White or Red).
6. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
NOTICE
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
Startingthe enginewithoutall the hosesconnected andwithout
thewaterturnedONwill damage the pump.
Damage to equipment r esultingfrom failureto followthis
instructionwill void warranty.
7. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
8. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
9. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as neededto prevent
surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT:You must flush the detergent siphoning system
after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of clean
water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure for 1-2
minutes.
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