Service Air Cleaner; Servicespark Plug - Craftsman 580.752910 Operator's Manual

Change oiJ
whiJe engine is stiJJ warm from running, as
follows:
1. Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until fuel
tank is empty.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark
plug.
3. Cleanarea around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Tip your pressure washer toward the oil fiii neck to drain
oil into a suitable container. When crankcase is empty,
return pressure washer to upright position.
5. Slowly pour recommended oil (approximately 18 oz.)
into oil fiii opening. Pauseto permit oil to settle. Fill to
upper limit mark on dipstick.
6. Replace and tighten dipstick.
7. Wipe up any remaining oil.
8. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you
run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often if operating
under dirty or dusty conditions. Replacementsare available
at your local Sears service center.
To service the air cleaner, foJJowthese steps:
1. Press latch tabs (A) on top of air cleaner cover (B), and
remove cover.
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2. Carefully remove air cleaner (C) from base (D).
3. Cleanair cleaner by tapping it several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air (not to
exceed 30 psi) through air cleaner from clean side that
faces engine.
NOT/CE NEVERtry to brush off dirt. Brushing will force dirt
into the fibers.
4. Wipe dirt from air cleaner body and cover using a moist
rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering air duct (E)
that leads to the carburetor.
5. install clean (or new) air cleaner in base. Air cleaner
must fit securely in base.
6. Reinstall air cleaner cover.
NOTICE You can purchase new air filter elements by calling
1-800-4-1VlY-HOIVlE (469-4663).
ServiceSpark Plug
Changingthe spark plug will help your engine to start easier
and run better.
1. Disconnect the cap from the spark plug and clean area
around spark plug.
2. Removeand inspect spark plug.
3. Replacespark plug if electrodes are worn, or if insulator
is cracked or chipped.
4. For replacement, use recommended spark plug, NGK
BPR6ES.
5. Checkelectrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap
at 0.028-0.031 inches 0.70-0.80 mm), if necessary.
6A. When reinstalling original spark plug, tighten 1/8-1/4
turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
6B. When installing new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after
the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
7. Attach the spark plug cap to the spark plug.
NOTICE You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-800-4-1VlY-HOIVlE (469-4663).
Carburetor
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your
nearest Sears service center. Engine performance may be
affected at altitudes above 5000 feet. For operation at higher
elevations, contact your nearest Sears service center.
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