Engine Maintenance; Operation - Craftsman 580.752090 Operator's Manual

Pump OiJMaintenance
DONOTattempt any oil maintenanceon this pump. This
model does not require any pump oii maintenance. The pump
is pre=iubricatedand sealed from the factory, requiring no
additional lubrication for the life of the pump.
ENGINEMAINTENANCE
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHEN AD3USTmNG OR_IAKmNG R EPAmRS TOYOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
o Disconnect the spark plugwire from the sparkplugand place
the wire whereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHEN TESTING FORENGINE SPARK
* Useapproved sparkplug tester.
. DONOT checkfor sparkwith sparkplug removed.
Oil
eli Becemmendatiens
We recommend tile use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified otis for best performance. Other high=quality
detergent oiis are acceptable if ciassified for service SF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use speciai additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper eli viscosity for
the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
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104 ZIX'X
86 _
68
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32 _
14
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* Below40°F(4°C)the useof SAE30 will resultin hardstarting.
** Above80% (27%) the useof 10W30maycauseincreased oil
consumption. C heckoil levelmorefrequently.
NOTE:Synthetic eli meeting ILSACGF=2,API
certification mark and APi service symboi with
"SJ/CF ErIERGYCONSERVING" o r higiler, is an
acceptabie eli at aii temperatures. Use of synthetic oil
does not alter required oil change intervals.
Checking eli Level
Oil Ievei should be checked prior to each use or at least every
5 hours of operation. Keep eli ieve! maintained.
1= Make sure pressure washer is on a ievei surface.
2= Cleanarea around eli fiii and remove eli fiil cap=
3= Verify eli is at the point of overflowing at oil fill opening.
4. Replaceand tighten oil fill cap.
1, Make sure pressure washer is on a Ievei surface.
2= Checkeli ievei as described in CheckLogOff Level
3= If needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the point
of overflowing at eli fiii.
4= Replaceand tigilten oil fill cap=
Changethe engine oil after the first 5 hours and every
50 hours thereafter, if you are using your pressure washer
under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather, change the oil more often.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact with used motor
oil.
Usedmotor oil hasbeenshownto causeskincancerin certain
laboratory animals.
Thoroughly washexposed areaswith soapand water.
KEEPOUT OF REACHOFCHILDREN.DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVE RESOURCES. R ETURN
USEDOIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change oil while engine is still warm frem running, as
feiJows:
1. Make sure unit is on a ievei surface.
2. Disconnect the spark piug wire from the spark piug and
placethe wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
3. Cleanarea around oil drain plug (A). The oil drain plug is
located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.
4. Remove eli drain piug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tigilten securely. Removeoil
fill cap,
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