Service Air Cleaner; Service Spark Plug - Craftsman 580.752630 Operator's Manual

ServiceAir Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you
run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often if operating
under dirty or dusty conditions. Replacementsare available
at your local Sears service center.
To service the air cleaner, foJlowthese steps:
1. Press latch tabs (A) on top of air cleaner cover (B), and
remove cover.
2. Carefully remove air cleaner (C) from base (D).
3. Cleanair cleaner by tapping it several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air (not to
exceed 30 psi) through air cleaner from clean side that
faces engine.
NOTICE NEVERtry to brush off dirt. Brushing will force dirt
into the fibers.
4. Wipe dirt from air cleaner body and cover using a moist
rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering air duct (E)
that leads to the carburetor.
5. Install clean (or new) air cleaner in base. Air cleaner
must fit securely in base.
6. Reinstall air cleaner cover.
NOTICE You can purchase new air filter elements by calling
1-888-4-1VlY-HOIVlE (489-4883).
Service Spark Plug
Changing the spark plug will help your engine to start easier
and run better.
1. Disconnect the cap from the spark plug and clean area
around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Replace spark plug if electrodes are worn, or if insulator
is cracked or chipped.
4. For replacement, use recommended spark plug, NGK
BPR6ES.
5. Checkelectrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap
at 0.028-0.031 inches 0.70-0.80 mm), if necessary.
6A. When reinstalling original spark plug, tighten 1/8-1/4
turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
6B. When installing new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after
the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
7. Attach the spark plug cap to the spark plug.
NOTICE You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-8O8-4-1VlY-HOIVlE (489-4883).
Carburetor
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your
nearest Sears service center. Engine performance may be
affected at altitudes above 5000 feet. For operation at higher
elevations, contact your nearest Sears service center.
inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester
inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
Removethe spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect for
damageor carbon blockage, if replacementparts are required,
make sure to use only original equipment replacementparts.
_i, WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in
serious burns.
_ Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearanceon all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.
• it is a violation of California Public ResourceCode, Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may havesimilar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.
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