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Craftsman 580.768342 Owner's Manual page 12

5.5 horsepower 2400 psi 2.2 gpm high pressure washer

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BEFORE
EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
Check water inlet screen for damage.
Check high pressure hose for leaks.
Check chemical filters for damage.
Check spray gun and nozzle extension assembly
for leaks.
Purge pump of air and contaminants.
PRESSURE
WASHER
MAINTENANCE
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examine garden hose inlet screen. Clean if it is
clogged or replace if it is torn.
Check
High Pressure
Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear,
kinking, or abuse. Inspect hose before each use.
Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or
damage or movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replace hose immediately.
_
ANGER:
Never repair a high pressure hose.
Replace with hose that exceeds the maximum
pressure rating of your pressure washer.
Check Spray Gun and Nozzle Extension
Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure
it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making
sure it springs back into place when you release it.
Engage safety latch and test trigger. You should not
be able to press trigger. Replace spray gun
immediately if it fails any of these tests.
Check
In-Line
Filter
Refer to the illustration and service the in-line filter if it
becomes clogged, as follows:
In-line Filter
,
,
Nozzle Extension
IF-_@
_..._@
O-ring
Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high
pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from
spray gun and remove o-ring and screen from
nozzle extension. Flush the screen, spray gun,
and nozzle extension with clean water to clear
debris.
If the screen is damaged, the o-ring kit contains a
replacement
in-line filter screen and an o-ring. If
undamaged, reuse screen.
,
Place the in-line filter screen into the threaded end
of the nozzle extension. Direction does not matter.
Push the screen in with the eraser end of a pencil
until it rests flat at the bottom of the opening. Take
care to not bend the screen.
4.
Place the o-ring into the recess. Push the o-ring
snugly against the in-line filter screen.
5.
Assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun,
as described earlier in this manual.
Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants
To remove air from the pump, follow these steps:
Set up the pressure washer as described in the
ASSEMBLY section and connect the water supply.
Pull the trigger on the spray gun and hold until a
steady stream of water appears.
To remove contaminants from the pump, follow these
steps:
Set up the pressure washer as described in the
ASSEMBLY section, and connect the water supply.
Remove the nozzle extension from the spray gun.
Start the engine according to instructions in
OPERATION section.
Pull the trigger on the spray gun and hold.
When the water supply is steady and constant,
engage the safety latch and refasten the nozzle
extension.
Nozzle Maintenance
If a nozzle becomes restricted or clogged with dirt or
foreign materials, a pulsing sensation caused by
excessive pump pressure may occur during use.
Immediately clean a clogged or partially restricted
nozzle with the kit included with your pressure washer
by following these instructions:
Shut off the engine and turn off the water supply.
Disengage the safety latch and pull the trigger on
the spray gun. Hold until all water is purged from
the unit. Engage the safety latch on the spray gun.
Separate the nozzle extension from the spray gun.
Twist nozzle to stream setting.
Remove nozzle from the end of the nozzle
extension using a 2 mm or 5/64 allen wrench
(included in Nozzle Cleaning Kit).
\
Use the wire included in the kit or a small paper
clip to free the foreign materials clogging or
restricting the nozzle.
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