Assemble Water Inlet Coupling; Checklist Before Starting Pressure Washer - Craftsman 580.752020 Operator's Manual

Assemble Water Inlet Coupling
NOTICE
DONOT run the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.
• Damage to equipment r esultingfrom failureto follow this
instructionwill voidwarranty.
1. Confirm water inlet screen is installed in the male quick
connect coupling.
Inspect inlet "__
screen. DO NOT "_
use if damaged.
Clean if dirty.
NOTICE:If inlet screen is damaged or missing, DO NOT use
pressure washer. Call 1-800-4MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663)
for assistance.
2. Attach male quick connect coupling to unit's water
inlet.
3. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to flush
the hose of debris. Turn off water.
4. Attach garden hose female quick connect fitting to
water hose (not to exceed 50 feet in length). Tighten by
hand.
,
Attach garden hose to pump by pressing hose quick
connect fitting over male quick connect fitting attached
to pressure washer. You will hear or feel two distinct
clicks when properly attached.
IMPORTANT:Do Not siphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than IO0°F).
NOTICE
Using a One Way Valve (vacuum breakeror check valve) at
pump inlet can cause pump or inlet connector damage.
• There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden hose
betweenthe pressure washer inlet and any device, such as a
vacuum breaker or check valve.
• Damageto equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
6. Turn ON water, point gun in a safe direction and
squeezetrigger to purge pump system and spray gun
of air.
ChecklistBeforeStarting Pressure Washer
Reviewthe unit to ensure you have performed all of the
following:
1. Be sure to read Safety Rules and Operationsections
before using the pressure washer.
2. Verify high pressure hose-to-gun connection is secure.
3. Verify that there are no kinks, cuts, or damage to the
high pressure hose.
4. Verify garden hose-to-pressure washer connection is
secure and leak free.
5. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed IO0°F).