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Craftsman 580.753011 Owner's Manual page 19

6.0 horsepower 2800 psi 2.2 gpm pressure washer cleaning system

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AFTER EACH USE
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of
time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump
parts and "freeze" pump action. Follow these
procedures after every use:
1.
Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing the filter
into a pail of clean water while running pressure
washer in low pressure mode. Flush for one to two
minutes.
2.
Shut off engine, turn off water supply, squeeze
trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure in
hose, and let engine cool.
WARNING
Keep
high pressure
hose connected
to pump
and spray
gun while
system
is pressurized.
Squeeze
trigger
on spray
gun to relieve
trapped
pressure,
every
time you stop engine.
Engage
trigger
lock on spray
gun.
3.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
4.
Disconnect hose from spray gun and high
pressure outlet on pump. Drain water from hose,
gun, and nozzle extension. Use a rag to wipe off
the hose.
5.
Empty pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil
handle about 6 times. This should remove most
liquid in pump.
6.
Coil high pressure hose and properly hang it on
hook provided on accessory tray.
7.
Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
8.
Store unit in a clean, dry area.
9.
if storing for more than 30 days see "Long Term
Storage" on next page.
WARNING
WHEN
STORING
FUEL
OR EQUIPMENT
WITH
FUEL
mN
TANK
Store away from furnaces,
stoves,
water
heaters,
clothes
dryers
or other appliances
that have pilot light or other
ignition
source
because
they can ignite fuel vapors.
WINTER
STORAGE
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
1.
Follow steps 1-7 in the previous section "After
Each Use".
2.
Use pump saver, available at Sears retail item
71-74403, to treat pump. This minimizes freeze
damage and lubricates pistons and seals.
CAUTION
* Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump
and render your unit inoperable.
* Freeze damage is not covered under warranty.
3.
if pump saver
is not available,
connect
a 34oot
section
of garden
hose to water
inlet adapter.
Pour RV-antifreeze
(antifreeze
without
alcohol)
into hose.
Pull recoil handle
twice.
Disconnect
3-
foot hose.
4.
Store unit in a clean, dry area.
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