Service Air Cleaner; Service Spark Plug - Craftsman 580.752011 Owner's Manual

ChangBng Engine Oil
Change engine oilafterthefirst5 hoursandevery
50hoursthereafter. If youareusingyourpressure
washer u nderextremely d irtyor dustyconditions, or in
extremely h otweather, c hange oil moreoften.
CAUTION
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animars,
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water,
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE
RESOURCES. RETURN USED OiL TO
COLLECTION CENTERS.
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be
damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Service the air cleaner once every 25 hours of
operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
Service more often if operating under dirty or dusty
conditions. Replacements are available at your local
Sears service center.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Remove screw.
Change oil while engBne is still warm from running, as
follows:
1. Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until
fuel tank is empty.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill
cap/dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from oil fill
into a suitable container making sure you tip your
unit away from spark plug. When crankcase is
empty, return pressure washer to upright position.
5. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 20 oz.) into
oil fill opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to
"Full" mark on dipstick.
6. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked.
DO NOT overfill.
7. Replace and tighten dipstick.
8. Wipe up any remaining oil.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
2. Carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent
debris from failing into carburetor.
3. Take air cleaner assembly apart and clean all
parts. Wash foam air cleaner in liquid detergent
and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
4. SATURATE foam air cleaner in engine oil and
squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
5. Reinstall clean or new foam air cleaner in body.
6. Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw.
NOTE: You can purchase new air cleaner elements by
calling 1-800-366-PART.
Service Spark Pmug
Service the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Replace spark plug with recommended plug if
electrodes are worn or if insulator is cracked or
chipped.
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
set gap at 0.030 inches (0.76mm), if necessary.
5. Install spark plug, tighten securely.
NOTE: You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-800-366-PART.
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