Craftsman 580.676641 Operator's Manual page 8

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
iMPORTANT: To avoid pump damage, you must
assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun and
attach all hoses before you start the engine.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of
hose to base of spray gun. Tighten by hand.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
Before connecting garden hose to water inlet,
inspect inlet screen. Clean screen if it contains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. Refer to
section "O-Ring Maintenance" if inlet screen is
damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet
screen is damaged.
Inspect inlet
screen. DO
NOT use if
damaged;
clean if dirty.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
flush it of debris. Turn off water.
iMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
5. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in
length) to water inlet. Tighten by hand.
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow
this instruction will void warranty.
.
Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and
squeeze trigger to purge pump system of air and
impurities.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment
or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are
wearing adequate safety goggles.
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
Review the unit to ensure you have performed all of
the following:
1. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
2. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
3. Check for properly tightened hose connections
(high pressure and water supply) and there are no
kinks, cuts, or damage to high pressure hose.
4. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 100°F).
5. Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "Operation"
sections before using pressure washer.
6. If starting unit after storage, see "Storage" section
on pages 19-20.