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SmARSOwner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN°
6.0 HORSEPOWER
2250 PSI 2.2 GPM
HIGH PRESSURE WASHER
Model No.
580.762250
PRESSURE WASHER /
CUSTOMER
CAUTION: Before using this
HEUPUNE
product, read this manual and
follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
HOURS: Mon,- Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST)
SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PartNo.21009Draft3(2/25/97)
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SAFETY RULES .......................... 2-3 STORAGE ....................... : ....... 15 ASSEMBLY .............................. 4-5 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 16 OPERATION ............................ 6-10 NOTES .................................. 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS .................. 18-25 MAINTENANCE ...................... .V.!1,131 _ ............. 14 HOW TO ORDER PARTS ............ BACK PAGE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ._. ..... LI'MiTI"ED ONE YE_AB_.Y'_kBBAN_;ON CRAFTSMAN HIGH PRE
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• Units with broken Ormissingparts,or without • Holdthe spraygun firmly in your hand before you start the unit. Failure to do so could result in an protective housingor covers should NEVER be injury from a whipping spray g.un. Do not leave operated. the spray gun unattended while the machine is • The muffler and air cleaner must be installed and running. in good conditionbefore operating the Pressure • The cleaning area should have adequate slopes Washer. These components act as spark and draina
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CARTON CONTENTS • Remove the unit by rolling it out the opening in the carton, then check carton for additional loose parts. The following parts are shipped loose with your pressure washer: HOW TO SET UP YOUR PRESSURE WASHER • Main Unit -- pressurewasher with wheels and guide For the most part, your Craftsman High Pressure Washer handle has been assembled at the factory. You must, however, • Product IntroductionVideo attach the wire form, assemble the spray gun, and attach • Nozzle Cleaner Kit t
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Cut tie wrap from high pressure hose. Connect • • Place assembled spray gun on holder. high pressure hose to gun witheither two adjustable wrenchs or one 11/16" and one 7/8" wrench. Remove plastic cap and connect high pressure hose to pump. CHECKLIST Before you operate your new high pressure washer, to be sure you receive the best performance and sat- isfaction from this quality product, please review the following checklist: • All assembly instructions have been completed. HIGH PRESSURE • The h
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KNOW YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER, Compare the illustrationswithyour high pressurewasher to familiarizeyourselfwith the locations of variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. SPRAY GUN ASSEMBLY GUIDE HANDLE CHEMICAL INJECTION TUBE AND FILTER HIGH PRESSURE IEL TANK RECOIL STARTER ENGINE THR( FILL CONTROL LEVER MUFFLER AIR CLE_ ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE PUMP PRESSURE WATER IN HIGH PRE CHEMICAL I
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HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER • Twistingthe nozzle adjusts the spray pattem from a narrow pattern to a fan pattern. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS operating your pres- sure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-222-3136. WARNING NEVER adjust spray pattern A when spraying. NEVER put hands in front of spray nozzle to adjust spray pattern. You could be injured. HOW TO ADJUST PRESSURE AND SPRAY PATrERN On the end of yourspray gun is a nozzle that you can slide forward and backward an
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RINSING WITH THE PRESSURE WASHER Toapplydetergent follow these steps: • Prepare the detergent solution as required by the job. WARNING Be extremely careful if you must A • Hang the detergent solution on the "J" hook on the use the pressure washer from ladder, scaf- wire form on the guide handle. folding or any other relatively unstable loca- tion. Pressure in a running washer builds in the wand as you climb. When you press the trigger, the recoil from the initial spray could force you to fall, o
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ADD GASOUNE BEFORE STARTINGTHE PRESSUREWASHER To operatethe engine you will need to do the following: WARNING NEVER fill fuel tank Indoors. ENGINE OIL A NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke A 20 oz. bottle of SAE 30 weight oil is includedin the when filling the fuel tank. parts carton. Fill engine crankcase with recommended CAUTION: Do not overfill the fuel tank. oil until oil level is at FULL point on dipstick. Do not fill A Always leave room for
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• Reconnectthe wand extension TO START YOUR PRESSURE WASHER You have assembled your high pressure washer and Note: After reconnectingthe wand extension, you may have prepared the engine for starting. You are now ready need to squeeze trigger again on pressure washer wand to clean your car, boat or the outside of a buildingor to relieve the air pressurecaused by water inlet supply. whatever you plan to clean: Water will spew out of the gun in a thin stream. This will make it easier to pullstart t
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE HOURLY OPERATING INTERVAL REGULAR SERVICE Every25 Every50 Every100 Before Each Hours or Hours or Hours or MAINTENANCE TASK Use Yearly Yearly Yearly SERVICE DATES PRESSURE WASHER Check/clean waterinlet screen onquick-connect. Xt Check highpressure hose. X Check detergent hose. X Check spray gunandassembly for leaks. X Purge pump ofairandcontaminants. X ENGINE Check oillevel. X Change engine oil. _: X* Service aircleaner.
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BEFORE EACH USE ENGINE MAINTENANCE • Checkwaterinletscreenfordamage. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and keep wire away from spark • Check high pressure hose for leaks. plug. • Check detergent inlet hose and filter for damage. CHECKING OIL LEVEL Check gun and wand assembly for leaks. Oil levelshould be checked priorto each use or at least o Purge pump of air and contaminants. every 5 hoursof operation. Keep oil level maintained. Check engine oil level. CHANGING ENGINE OIL PRE
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AIR CLEAN/REPLACE SPARK PLUG Change thespark plugevery100hours of operation or onceeachyear, whichever comes first. This will help your engine to start easier and run better. Replace with Champion RJ-8C or equivalent type spark plug. Set spark pluggap 0.030 inch (0.76ram). SET PLUG GAP AT 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) SERVICE AIR CLEANER COVER Your engine will not run properlyand may be damaged if you run it using a dirty air cleaner. Remove the air filter and examine it for damage, Clean or replace the
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CARBURETOR Use the wire includedin the kitor a small paper clip to free the foreign materials cloggingor restrictingthe If you think your carburetorneeds adjusting,see your nozzle. nearest Sears Service dealer. Engine performancemay Remove additionaldebris by back flushing water sup- be affected above 4,000 feet in altitude. To improve ply throughwand. Back flush between 30 to 60 sec- engine performance, see your nearest Sears Service onds. Turn wand to stream spray and move nozzle dealer. from
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AFTER EACH USE It is important to prevent gum depositsfrom forming In essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel fil- Water should not remain inthe unit for long periods of time. ter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience Sediments of mineralscan deposit on pump parts and indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, "freeze" pump action. Follow these procedures after every ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to Use: separation and formation o
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CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Pullnozzlebackward for high 1. Nozzleinlowpressuremode. Pump hasfollowing problems: pressuremode. failureto produce pressure, erratic 2. Clearinlet 2. Waterinletisblocked. pressure, chattering, lossof 3. Provideadequatewaterflow. 3. Inadequate watersupply pressure, lowwatervolume. 4. Straighten inlethose,patchleak. 4. Inlethoseis kinkedorleaking 5. Chock/ cleaninlethosestrainer. 5. Cloggedinlethosestrainer. 6. Provide coolerwatersupply. 6. Watersupplyisover140°F. 7. C
