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Owner's Manual
4.5 HORSEPOWER
1,800 PSI
2.0 GPM
HIGH PRESSUR WASHER
Model No. 580.761010
• Safety
• Assembly
HOURS: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)
• Operation
• Maintenance
CAUTION" Before using this product,
• Parts
read this manual and follow all Safety
• Espahol
Rules and Operating Instructions.
60179 U.S.A.
SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., Hoffman Estates, IL
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Part No. 187656 Draft 3 (4/18/2001)
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WARRANTY ................................... 2 STORAGE ................................. 13-14 SAFETY RULES .............................. 2-3 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................... 15 ASSEMBLY .................................. 4-5 REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................... 16-23 OPERATION ................................. 6-9 EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY ................ 24 ESPANOL ................................. 25-39 MAINTENANCE ............................. 9-12 SPECIFICATIONS ............
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• DoNotoperate thepressure washerabovethe • Somechemicals ordetergents maybeharmful if ratedpressure. inhaled or ingested, causing severenausea, fainting or poisoning. Theharmful elements may • Nevermovethemachine bypulling onthehigh causeproperty damage orsevereinjury. pressure hose.Usethehandleprovided onthe unit. • DoNotallowCHILDREN tooperate thepressure washer at anytime. • Alwaysbecertainthespraygun,nozzles and • Operate engineonlyatgoverned speed.Running accessories arecorrectly attached.
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Yourpressure washerrequires someassembly andis ASSEMBLING YOUR PRESSURE readyforuseonlyafterit hasbeenproperly serviced WASHER withtherecommended oilandfuel. Your Companion high pressure washer was mostly If youhaveanyproblemswiththeassemblyof assembled at the factory. However, you will need to yourpressurewasher,pleasecall the pressure perform these tasks before you can operate your washerhelplineat 1-800-222-3136. pressure washer: IMPORTANT: Anyattempt to runtheenginebeforeit • Add oil to engi
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• Pour slowly. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. Do Not overfill. • Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely. NOTE: Check oil often during engine break-in. Add Gasoline _ ARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do Before you connect your garden hose to the water Not smoke when filling fuel tank. inlet, inspect the inlet screen. Clean the screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. Do Not run the pres
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KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER Read the owner's manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. High Pressure Hose Spray Gun Detergent Pick-Up Recoil Starter Tube and Filter Gas Ca Throttle Control Lever Choke Lever Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick Nozzle Adjustable Nozzle Water Inlet High Pressure Outlet Pump Adjustable Noz
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Move the throttle lever to "Fast" position, shown as HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE a rabbit. WASHER If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-222-3136. To Start Your Pressure Washer To start your engine-powered pressure washer for the first time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This Move the choke lever to the "Choke" position. starting information also applies whenever you start the engine after you have let the pressure washer
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• For most effective cleaning, keep the spray nozzle How to Stop Your Pressure Washer between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning • Move throttle control lever to "Stop" position. surface. • Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve • If you get the spray nozzle too close, especially pressure in the hose. using high pressure mode, you may damage the NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when surface being cleaned. you release the pressure. • Do Not get closer than 8 inches when cleaning
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• Keep the spray gun a safe distance from the area Pressure Washer Rinsing you plan to spray. WARNING! Be extremely careful if you use the • Apply a high pressure spray to a small area, then pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding or check the surface for damage. If no damage is any other relatively unstable location. Pressure found, it is okay to continue cleaning. in a running washer builds as you climb. When • Start at the top of the area to be rinsed, working you press the trigger, the re
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS _ AUTION! Never repair a high pressure hose. Replace with hose that exceeds the maximum Pressure Washer Specifications pressure rating of your pressure washer. Pressure ................... 1,800 PSI Check Spray Gun and Nozzle Extension Flow Rate .................. 2.0 GPM Chemical Mix ............... Use as directed Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure Water Supply Temperature ..... Not to Exceed 100°F it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making sure
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• When the water supply is steady and constant, O-Ring Maintenance engage the safety latch and refasten the nozzle Your pressure washer uses o-rings to keep hose and extension. spray gun connections tight and leak-free. Through the normal operation of your unit, these o-rings may Nozzle Maintenance become worn or damaged. A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun Provided with your pressure washer is an O-Ring trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. Maintenance Kit which i
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Reinstall clean or new cartridge assembly inside Changing Oil cover. Change engine oil after the first 5 hours and every Tabs and Slots 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more often. Cartridge 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 wat
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To protect the unit from freezing temperatures: AFTER EACH USE • Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing the filter Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of into a pail of clean water while running pressure time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump washer in low pressure mode (adjustable nozzle in parts and "freeze" pump action. Follow these the forward position). Flush for one to two minutes. procedures after every use: • Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling •
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To use the pump saver: Change Oil While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade. See "Changing Oil" on _ AUTION! Read and follow all cautions and warnings on the pump saver can label. Always page 12. wear eye protection when using pump saver. Oil Cylinder Bore • Attach hose on pump saver can to pump inlet. • Remove spark plug. Squirt about 1 ounce of clean • Push in can top to dispense pump saver. engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole • When pu
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Problem Cause Correction 1. Nozzle in low pressure mode. 1. Pull nozzle backward for high pressure mode. 2. Water inlet is blocked. 2. Clear inlet. 3. Inadequate water supply. 3. Provide adequate water flow. 4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. 4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak. Pump has following 5. Check and clean inlet hose 5. Clogged inlet hose strainer. problems: failure to produce strainer. pressure, erratic pressure, 6. Water supply is over 100°F. 6. Provide cooler water supply. chatter
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COMPANION 1,800 PSI Pressure Washer 580.761010 Main Unit m Exploded View I 31 25 28 19 27 29 44 32 11 20 12 _ 18 42 13 ___ 12_ 16
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COMPANION 1,800 PSI Pressure Washer 580.761010 Main Unit m Parts List Item PaN # Qty. Description 1 DB3330 1 HANDLE, Gray Powder Coated 3 96307 1 DECAL, 1-800 Number 4 DB3307 1 BASE, Gray Powder Coated 5 B3085 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 1/4"-20 x 1 1/2" 7 30809 1 GROMMET, Chemical Hose 8 188257 1 DECALS/BILLBOARD, 1541-0 9 21206 2 TIRE, 2"x 8" Black Mag 10 75402 2 PUSHNUT, 1/2" 11 52858 2 NUT, M8 Locking Flange 12 27007 2 MOUNT, Vibration 13 57821 2 HHCS, M8- 1.25 x40 14 B1735 3 STUD, Double Ended 15 B188
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COMPANION 1,800 PSI Pressure Washer 580.761010 Pump m Exploded View --16 1 _11 4__/,OoO_ ©-1 2 36/_o_ 21 o_34 3 12 29 25 27 37 26 24 8/22 _17 / 39 40 21 23 20 , 2oL / ,oo 3O 7 33 °_ 34 36 42 30 37 5 32 37 43 37 18
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COMPANION 1,800 PSI Pressure Washer 580.761010 Pump m Parts List Item Part # Item Part # Qty. Description Qty. Description 1 98300 35 97841 3 CAP, Outlet Check Valve 1 SEAL, Engine Donut 2 97962 36 97840 3 SHCS, M6- 1 x 25 3 O-RING, Outlet CV Cap 3 96795 37 40946 4 SHCS, M6-1.0 x 35 3 SLEEVE, Grommet Spacer 4 21429 6 BUSHING, Rubber Mount 38 B4186 0 KIT, HEAD CASTING SFG 5 97835 37 ...... 4 SHCS, M6-1.0 x 35 1 O-RING, Housing Seal 6 21783 39 ...... 1 THERMAL RELIEF, GPW-EG 1 HEAD, Pump 7 93680 4
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ENGINE, 4.5 HP, Briggs and Stratton, 12F802 - Exploded View - Engine 684 2 i ...... _i I:!_-.:!1i [!_ii III REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 306 TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR 524 c_:_,:_ INSTRUCTION MANUAL. i_% % 562¢ 9 24 ii: 505 @ 13 G:::_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 61 615_ !,._ .-; _-_::,_-::_. ;_- 616 46 I 1i5 _:__ 968 y-.. 2O
