Craftsman 580.754910 Operator's Manual page 19

7. Reinstall spray tip into nozzle extension.
8. Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.
9. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to
spray gun and pump. Turn on water.
10. Start engine following instructions How to Start
Your Pressure Washer.
11. Test pressure washer by operating with each quick
connect spray tip.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O-Ring Repair Kit, Sears item 75116, at
your local Sears or by calling 1-888-331-4569 or online
at www.sears.com. It is not included with the pressure
washer. This kit includes replacement o-rings and a
water inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet provided
in the kit to service your unit's o-rings.
,&. WARNING The high pressure stream of water
that this equipment produces could cut
skin and its tissues,
through underlying
resulting in serious injury and possible
amputation.
o NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any
kind. Replace o-ring or seal.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
,& WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause
'),dh fire or electric shock resulting in
death or serious injury.
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
NOTICE 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.
-20 0 20 40 60 80 10O°F
-30 -20 -10 O 10 20 30 40°C
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
NOTICE 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.
.
Verify oil is at upper limit mark on dipstick. Replace
and tighten dipstick.
OiL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
UPPER
_ LOWER
LiMiT
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 0il 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 could 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.
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