Craftsman 580.7523 User Manual page 15

General Recommendations
Regular maintenancewill improve the performance and
extend the life of the pressure washer. Seeany Sears or
other qualified service dealer for service.
The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receivefull value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain pressure washer as instructed in this manual
including proper storage as detailed in Storage.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your pressure washer.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once
each season. Follow the requirements in the Maintenance
Schedule chart.
NOTE:Oncea year you should clean or replace the spark
plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean air
filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions
controldevices and systemsmay be performedby any non-
road engine repair establishmentor individual. However,
to obtain "no charge" emissions control service, the work
must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. See the
Emissions Warranty.
Before Each Use
1. Checkengine oil level.
2. Clean debris.
3. Checkwater inlet screen for damage.
4. Check high pressure hose for leaks.
5. Checkgun and nozzleextension assembly for leaks.
6. Purge pump of air and contaminants.
PRESSURE W ASHER MAINTENANCE
Clean Debris
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from pressure
washer. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area
around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.
Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the pressure
washer. These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
Pressurewasher parts should be kept clean to reducethe
risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE
Jlmproper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
_horten its life. __ ....
[. DONOTinsert anyobjectsthroughcoolingslots.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
Check and Clean Inlet Screen
Examinegarden hose inlet screen. Cleanif it is clogged or
replace if it is torn.
Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaksfrom wear, kinking,
or abuse, inspecthose before each use. Check for cuts,
leaks,abrasions, bulging of cover, or damage or movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replacehose
immediately.
WARHJHG
he high pressure stream of water th_
quipment produces can cut through skin and its
nderlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
ossible amputation.
NEVER repairhighpressurehose.Replace it.
Replacement hoseratingMUSTexceedmaximumpressure
ratingof unit.
Check Gunand Nozzle Extension
Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure it is
secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure it springs
back into placewhen you releaseit. Do not depress red
button and test trigger. You should not be able to press
trigger. Replace spray gun immediately if it fails any of these
tests.
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger
may be caused by excessivepump pressure. The principal
cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following these
instructions:
1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and and squeezespray gun trigger to release
retained high water pressure.
WARHJHG
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
:_ underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
)ossibie amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
. Keephigh pressurehoseconnected to pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
• ALWAYS pointspraygun in safedirection,pressred button
and squeeze spraygun trigger,to releasehigh pressure, e very
time youstop engine.
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