Craftsman 580.767450 Owner's Manual page 8

2. Remove and discard shipping caps from pump inlet
and outlet.
3. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high
pressure outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
4. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet,
inspect inlet screen. Clean screen if it contains
debris or have it replaced if damaged. Refer to
section "O-Ring Maintenance" if inlet screen is
damaged. DO NOT run pressure washer if inlet
screen is damaged.
5. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
flush it of debris. Turn off water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
6. Connect garden hose (not to exceed 50 feet in
length) to water inlet. Tighten by hand.
CAUTION
There MUST be at least ten feet of unrestricted garden
hose between the pressure washer inlet and any flow
shut off device, such as a 'Y' shut-off connector or
other convenience-type water shut-off valve.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow
this instruction will void warranty.
7. Turn ON water and squeeze trigger on spray gun
Inspect inlet
screen. DO NOT
use if damaged;
clean if dirty.
• Always wear eye protection when using this equipment
or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are
wearing adequate eye protection.
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
Review the unit to ensure you have performed all of
the following:
1. Check that hose reel fasteners are tight.
2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4. Check for proper hose connections (high pressure
5. Provide proper water supply (not to exceed
6. Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "Operation"
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to purge pump system of air and impurities.
WARNING
High pressure spray can cause paint chips
or other particles to become airborne.
engine crankcase.
and water supply) and that there are no kinks,
cuts, or damage to the high pressure hose.
100°F).
sections before using the cleaning system.