Before Starting The Pressure Washer; Add Gasoline - Craftsman 580.762012 Owner's Manual

BEFORE STARTING THE PRESSURE WASHER
WARNING: Improperlymaintainingthis engine
or failing to correcta problem beforeoperation
couldcausea malfunctioninwhichyou could be
seriously injured.
Always perform a we-operation inspection
before each operationand correctany problem.
Note: It is importantbefore you operate the pressure
washer to check the condition of the engine. Check for
signs of any gas or oil leaks. Check that all of the shields
and covers are in place, and all nuts, bolts and screws
are tightened.
ADD ENGINE OtL
Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service
life. Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil, rated with
API SERVICE classification SF or SG. SAE 10W-30
weight is recommended for general use.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
V
,'20 t 0 = 20 I 40 i 60 i 80,100°F
"30 "20 "t0 0 10 20 30 40°C
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Other viscosities (shown in the chart ABOVE) may be
used when the average temperature in your area is with-
in the recommended range. Use no special additives.
NOTE: Check oil level often during engine break in.
OIL RLLER CAP[DIPSTICK
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Before operating the engine you will need to do the
following:
o Place pressure washer on a Ievel surface.
= Place ignition switch lever in STOP or OFF position.
• Clean area around oil fill and remove oil dipstick.
° Wipe dipstickclean.
o Pour oil from the enclosed bottle into the oil fill
opening until oil reaches the point of overflowing.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
install oil dipstick, hand tighten securely.
DANGER! NEVER fill the fuel tank indoors.
NEVER fill the fuel tank when the engine is
running or hot. DO NOT light a cigarette or
smoke when filling the fuel tank.
DANGER! Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Always leave room for fuel expansion.
Wipe any fuel spillage from the engine and
equipment before starting.
ADD GASOLINE
Use fresh, clean, UNLEADED regular gasoline with a
pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
Note: Do not use gasoline containing methanol (wood
alcohol). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or grain
alcohol ("Gasohol"), or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) may be used but requires special care when
engine is unused for extended periods.
See "Storage" instructions on Page 15.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
° Slowly add "UNLEADED"regular gasoline to fuel tank.
Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
LOWER UMIT
IMPORTANT: Never mix oil with gasoline,