Craftsman 580.753410 Owner's Manual page 10

10.Movethrottle leverto"Fast"position, shown asa
rabbit.
11.Movechoke leverto"Closed"position.
ChokeLever
OPEN
CLOSED
NOTE: F ora warmengine, b esurethechokeleveris
in the"Open" position.
12.Moveengine switchto "On"position.
EngineSwitch
OFF
ON
13.Grasp handle andpullrecoil s tarter l ightlyuntilyou
feelsomeresistance, thenpullbriskly.
WARNING
14. Return recoil starter slowly. DO NOT let rope
"snap back" against starter.
15. When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to
"Open" position as engine warms, if engine
falters, move choke lever to "Closed" position,
then to "Open" position.
16. if engine fires, but does not continue to run,
squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve internal
pump pressure. Move choke lever to "Open"
position, and repeat steps 13 through 15.
17. if engine fails to start after six pulls, move choke
lever to "Open" position, and repeat steps
13 through 15.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the "Fast"
)osition when operating the pressure washer.
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
The pressure washer must be at least 5 feet from
structures having combustible walls and/or other
combustible materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure
washer for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester,
it must be maintained in effective working order.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
1. Let engine idle for two minutes.
2. Move throttle lever to "Slow" position, shown as a
turtle.
3. Move engine switch to "Off" position.
4. Move fuel valve lever to "Off" position.
L O NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to "Closed"
position.
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pul! attempts, squeeze
trigger on spray gun.
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