Craftsman 580.752100 Operator's Manual page 8

Attach Detergent Siphon Hose te Pemp
The pressure washer is equipped with two detergent
siphoning hoses. One is attached to the cleaning tank and
one is loose for siphoning pressure washer safe detergents
from a bottle or container.
Attach one of the detergent siphon hoses (A) to the barbed
hose fitting (B) on the pump.
iMPORTANT: Only one detergent siphoning hose can be used
at a time. When cleaning tank is not used, make sure
detergent shut-off valve on cleaning tank is in the "Off"
position.
Add Engine Oil
1. Place pressure washer on a flat, ievei surface.
2. Cleanarea around oii fiii and remove yeiiow oii fiii
cap/dipstick.
NOTE:See 0i/Recommendations in Maintenancesection.
Verify provided oil bottle is the correct viscosity for current
ambient temperature.
3. Using oiI funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
provided oil bottle into oil fill opening.
NOTICE
improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
shorten its life.
DONOT attemptto crankor sta!t the enginebeforeit hasbeen
properlyservicedwith the recommended o il. This may resultin
an enginefailure.
4. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten.
Add Fee?
Fuel must meet these requirements:
Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
. A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude
use, see High Altitude.
° Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohoI) or up to
15% MTBE(methyl tertiary butyi ether) is acceptable.
Avoid pressure washer damage.
Faiium to foliow Operator's Manuai for fuet
recommendations voids warranty.
DONOTuseunapproved gasolinesuchas E85.
DONOTmix oil in gasoline.
DONOTmodifyengineto run on alternate fuels.
To protect the fueI system from gum formation, mix in a fue!
stabiiizerwhen adding fueL See Storage.Ali fuei is not the
same. if you experiencestarting or performanceproblems after
using fue!, switch to a different fuel provider or changebrands.
This engine is certifiedto operateon gasoiine.The emission
control system for this engine is EM (EngineModifications).
WARNING
Fueiand its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHENADEmNG F UEL
• Turnpressure washerOFF and let it coolat least2 minutes
beforeremovingfuelcap. Loosencapslowlyto relievepressure
in tank.
• Fillfuel tankoutdoors.
o DONOToverfilltank.Allowspacefor fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills wait until it evaporates beforestartingengine.
o Keepfuelawayfrornsparks,openflames,pilot lights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
• DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.
1. Cieanarea around fuel fiii cap, remove cap.
2. Siowiy add regular unleaded fuel (A) to fuet tank (B). Be
carefui not to overfiii. Aiiow about 1.5" (4 cm) (C) of tank
space for fuel expansion.
CAUTION! AIcohoI-blendedfuels (caiied gasohot, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which leadsto separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damagethe
fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems,the fuel system should be treated
with a fuel preserver or emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer, if adding a fuel preserver, fiii the fuei tank with fresh
fuel. if oniy partiaiiy fiiied, air in the tank wiii promote fuel
deterioration during storage. If fuel preserver is not used,
drain the fueI tank, start the engine and iet it run untii the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storagefor additionalinformation.
NEVERuseengine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank as permanent damage may occur.