Pressure Washer Maintenance; Clean Debris; Check And Clean Inlet Screen; Check Gun And Nozzle Extension - Craftsman 580.752050 Operator's Manual

PRESSURE W ASHER MAINTENANCE
Clean Debris
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from cleaning
system. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area
around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.
Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the pressure
washer. These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
Cleaning system parts should be kept clean to reducethe risk
of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE
Jlmproper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
_horten its life. _ ....
[, DONOTinsert anyobjectsthroughcoolingslots.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
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. Checkfor cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage or movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
WARHJHG
The high pressure stream of water that this
_ quipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
_ossibleamputation.
• NEVER repairhigh pressure hose.Replace it.
, Replacement hoseratingMUSTexceed maximumpressure
ratingof unit.
Check Gun and Hozzle 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 releaseit. Put safety latch in UP
position and test trigger. You should not be able to press
trigger. Replacespray gun immediately if it fails any of these
tests.
Hozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessivepump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction and squeeze
spray gun trigger to release retained high water
press u re.
WARHJHG
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
,_ underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
• Keephigh pressurehoseconnected to pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
, ALWAYS pointspraygun in safedirectionand squeeze spray
gun trigger,to release high pressure,everytime you stop
engine.Engage trigger lockwhennot in use.
3. Removespray tip from end of nozzle extension.
4. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting spray tip (A).
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6.
Remove nozzleextension from spray gun.
Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzle extension. Back flush
between 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Reinstall spray tip into nozzle extension.
8. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
9. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
10. Engagetrigger lock on spray gun and start engine
following instructions How to Start Your Pressure
Washer.
11. Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect spray tip.
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