Craftsman 580.752610 Operator's Manual page 19

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use only
high quality 4-stroke automotive detergent oil rated with API
service classification SJ or SL rated SAE 10W-30 weight. DO
NOT use special additives.
1. Choose a viscosity according to table below.
NOTE: Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used
when the average temperature in your area is within the
recommended range.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1. Place pressure washer on a level surface and clean area
around oil dipstick.
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Insert and remove dipstick without screwing it into the
filler neck.
3. Verify oil is at upper limit mark on dipstick. Replace and
tighten dipstick.
Add Engine Oil
1. Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
3. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.
4. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening. Pause to
permit oil to settle. Fill to upper limit mark on dipstick.
DO NOT overfill.
NOTICE Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not
start, or hard starting.
• DO NOT overfill.
• If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
5. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten.
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty
or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil
more often.
CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with used motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change oil while engine is still 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. Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Tip your pressure washer toward the oil fill 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 fill opening. Pause to 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.
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