Craftsman 580741380 Owner's manual

OVVNE "S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

580.741380

CAUTION:

Read and Follow

all Safety Rules

and Inslructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

3.8 HORESPOWER

1500 PSi 2GPM

HIGH PRESSURE WASHER

= Assembly

o Operation

° Customer Responsibilities

. Service and Adjustment

° Repair Parts

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S,A.

Part No 97340GS,Rev,6 (9t18]96)

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SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON-

TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL START1NG WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,

ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER

TRAINING:

® Engineexhaustgases containDEADLYcarbonmonox-

ide gas. This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient

concentrations, ce,'_cause unconsciousness or even

death. Operate thisequipmentonlyintheopenairwhere

adequateventilationisavailable.

• Neveraimthe gun at people,animals or plants.

= High pressure spray cancause paint chipsor other par-

ticles tobecome airborneand flyat highspeeds.

e Ahvayswear eyeprotectionwhenyou usathis equipment

or when you are inthe vicinity where the equiprnent isin

USe,

• Operate the pressure at no more than the PSt fluid

pressure ratedforyour pressure washer.

• Never .movethemachine by pullingonthe high pres_re

hose_usa thehandle _ on timtop ofthe unit.

e Alwaysbe certainthespraygun,noT.._esand accessories

are cor--r_! attached.

= Neverusea spraygunwhichdoesnot havea tnggerkx::k

or trigger guard inplaceandin workingorder°

• Usea respiratorormaskwheneverttmreisa chance that

vaporsmay be inhaled. Read ati instructionswith the

masksoyou are certainthe maskwill providethe neces-

sary protectionagainst inhalingharmfulvapors,

• High pressurespray maydamage fragile items including

glass,, Do not point spray gun at glass when in the jet

spray mode.

® Keep the hose connectedto machine or the spray gun

whilethe system ispressurized. Disconnecting the hose

whilethe unit ispressurizedis dangerous_

• Hold the spray g.n firmtyin your hand before you start

the uniL Failuretodo socouldresult in an injury1toma

whippingspraygun. Do not leave the spray gun unat-

tendedwhilethe machineisrunning.

® The cleaningarea shoLltdhave adequate slopes and

drainagetoreducethepossibility ofa fall dueto slippery

surfaces.

e Keepwatersprayawayfromelectricwiringorfatalelec_c

shockmay resuiL

• Do notadjustu_loadervalveto a pressure in excessof

machinerating_

• Do notsecuretriggerguninthepulkback(open)position.

e Do notby_passanysafety device onthis machine,

• Do notleave triggerclosedfor morethan 5 minutes wi_

enginerunning,This coulddamage the pump°

• The muffler'and engine heat up duringoperation and

remain hot immediatelyafter shuttingit down. Avoid

contactwith a hot muffler or engine or you could be

severely burned.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE'.

• Operate andstorethisunit ona stable surface,

• Highpressurehosecandevelopleaksfrom wear, kinking,

abuse, etc, Water spraying from a leak is capable Of

injeclJngmaterialintoskin,Inspecthose eachtimebefore

usingit,, Check all hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasions or

bulgingofcover,ordamage ormovement of couplings,tf

any oftheseconditionsexist, replace hose immediately.

Neverrepairhighpressurehose,,Replaceit with another

hosethat meets minimum pressurerating ofyour pres-

surewasher,,

e Gas_ine is highlyFLAMMABLE and itsv_aporsareE_'.-

PLOSIVE. DOnot permit smoking,open names,sparks

or heat in the vicink'y while handling gasoline. Avoid

spilling gasoline on a hot engir_. Allowunitto coolfor2

minutes before refueling. CompLywithall tawsregulating

storage and handling of gasolineo

• Locate this pressurewasher inareas awayfromcombus-

tible materials, combustiblefumes or duel

o The high pressure equipmentisdesignedto be usedwith

Sears authorized parts only. If you use this equipment

with parts that donotcomply with minimumspecif_-.ations,

the user assumes all risks and liabilities.

o Somechemicals ordetergentsmay be harmfulifinhaled

oringested,causing severenausea,faintingorpoisoning.

Theharmfu! elements may cause propertydamage or

severeinjury°

e Do notallowCHILDREN tooperatethePressureWasher

at any time,

PREPARATION:

o Operate engine only at governedspeed,. Runningthe

engine at excesswe speeds increasesthe hazard of

personalinjury,. Do not tamper _ partswhich may

increase or decreasethe govemea speea_

e Do notwear looseclothing,jewelryor anythingthatmay

be caught inthe starter or other'rotatingparts_

= Before starting the Pressure Washer in coldweather,

checkall parts of the equipment and be sure icehas not

formed there°

• Units with broken or missing parts, or without protective

housing or'covers shouidNEVER be operated,

• The muffler and air clearer must be installedandingood

conditionbefore operating the PressureWasher. These

componentsact as spark anestors iftheenginebackfires,,

• Check thefuel system for Ieaks orsignsofdeterioration

suchas chafedorspongyhose,Ic_seormissingdamps

or'damagedtank orcap. Correct alldefectsbefore oper-

ating the PressureWasher.,

OPERATION:

• Do not sprayflammable liquids,,

e Never allowany part ofthe bodytocome incontac_

the fluidstream. DO NOT come in contactwitha fluid

streamcreatedby a leak in thehighpressurehose.

• High pressure stream of fluid that this equipmentcan

producecanpierceskinand its underlyincjtissues,lead-

ing to serious injury and possible amputation,,

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS "ATTENTIONIH BE-

COME ALERTIt! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Crafts-

man high pressure washer° It has been designed, engi-

neered and manufactt_red to give you the best possible

dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-

ter/Department or call the 1+800 number listed on the front

of _is manual We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your high pressure

washer properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Pressure Washer Specifications

PUMP PRESSURE

FLOW RATE

DETERGENT MIX

DETERGENT RATIO

Adiustable to 15_ PS!

2 gpm

Use undiluted detergent

Adjustable to 26:1

WATER SUPPLY

TEMPERATURE Not to exceed 140°F

MODEL

NUMBER 5804741380

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF

PURCHASE_

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE PRES-

SURE WASHER.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE°

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details..

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your high pressure washer,,

• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-

ties" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual.

Engine Specifications

ENGINE MODEL

RATED HORSEPOWER

DISPLACEMENT

SPARK PLUG: TyI_:

Set Gap.To.

GASOLINE CAPACITY

OI L (20 oz. capacity )

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP

Bdggs & Stratton

3.8

9.67 cu. inches. (158cc)

Champion RJ-8C

0,030 krt_ (0,76ram)

I-Ir2 u.s, mJarts

SAE,30 w_k:jht

0.0125 inch

In the State of California a spark arrestor is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands.

NOTE: ifyou equip the engine of your pressure washer with

a spark arrestor muffler, the spark arrestor must be maim

tained in effective working order by the owner/operator.

You can order a spark arrestor through your Sears Service

Center, See Repair Parts section of engine for part num-

bers.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN HIGH PRESSURE WASHER

For oneyear from the date of purchase,whenthisCraftsmanHighPressureWasher is maintained and operated according to

the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswillrepair,free ofcharge, anydefect in material and workmanship.

if this washer is used for commerci_ purposes,this warranty appliesfor only 90 days from the date of purchase_If this high

pressurewasher isused for rentalpurposes,this warrantyappliesfor only 30 days alter date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:+

, Expendable items such as spark plugs and air filters, which become worn during normal use.

,, Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, includingdamage resulting from no water being supplied to

pump or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual..

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE HIGH PRESSURE WASHER TO THE NEAREST SEARS

SERVICE CENTER_EPARTMEN'F THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES,

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, 1L 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3

WARRANTY .................................................................... 3

ACCESSOR IES AND ATTACHMENTS ......................... 5

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ............................. 6

KNOW YOUR HIGH PRESSUR E WA_SHER.................. 7

ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 8-11

OPERATION ............................................................ t2-14

CUSTOME R RESPON SIBILITIE S .......................... 15-17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................. 17

STORAGE .................................................................... 18

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 19

REPLACE MENT PARTS ......................................... 20-27

ORDERING PARTS ..................................... BACK PAGE

-A-

Accessories .............. 5

Adjustable Nozzle .... 13,14,17

Air Cleaner ............ 7, 16

-B-

Before Each Use ......... 15

Before Stardng the Engine.. 10

--C--

Carburetor ............... 17

Cleaning Tips ............ 14

Customer ResponsibililJes 3, 15

Changing Oil ............. 10, 16

Checking Oil Level ........... 16

General RecomrnendalJons .... 15

Pressure Washer Maintenance . 15

Replaca Spark Plug ........... 17

Service Air Cleaner ........... 16

\

Engine Speed ............ 17

-G-

Guide Handle ............. 8

INDEX

Hardware Pack ............ 6

High Pressure Hose ....... 7, 9

wi,-

MaintBnance

Agreement .................. 3

Engine ...................... 16

Pressure Washer ............ 15

Schedule ................... 15

-O-

Oil, Engine ............... 10

Operation

Del_rgent Applica_on ........ 14

Ge_ng Stared ................ 12

How_o Use ..................... 13

S_pping .....................12

To Start Engine ............... 12

To Turn on Washer ............ 12

Order Parts ....... back page

-p-

PressureRegulator........ 1.4

-R--

Replacement Parts ...... 20-27

-S-

Safety Latch ............. 12

Safety Rules .............. 2

Service and Adjuslments... 17

Siphoning ............... 14

Spec_calJons ............. 3

Spray Gun .......... 13,14,t7

Starting InslructJons

Before St_ng the Engine .... 10

Checklist Before S_ng ..... 11

KnowYour Pressure Washer... 7

Preparing,forFirstUse ........8

RemovingfromCartDn......... 8

To Assemble.Components ..... 9

S_rage

Engine ..................... 18

PressureWasher Pump ...... 18

-T =-

Troubleshooting .......... I9

-W-

Warranty ................. 3

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

These accessories and attachments were available when _he high pressure v_sher v_s purchased° They are also

available at most Sears retail outlets and service cen_rs. Most Sears stores can order _hese imms for you when you

provide me model number of your high pressure washer. FOR THE LIST OF ACCESSORIES AND THEIR PART

NUMBERS, REFER TO THE REPLACEMENT PARTS SECTION IN THE BACK OF THE MANUAL

FLOOR/SIDING

BRUSH KIT

ROTATING

BRUSH KiT

UT]LITY

BRUSH KIT

18" STAINLESS

STEEL EXTENSION

ELECTRIC TURBO

NOZZLE

ANGLE

EXTENSION KIT

TURBO NOZZLE

EXTENSION

1/4" I..Do25_ EXTENSION

HOSE

HIGH PRESSURE

HOSE QUICK

CONNECT KIT

TURBO NOZZLE

16OOand 1900 PSi

ACCESSORY

QUICK CONNECT

3t8" I.D., 50ft. EXTENSION

HOSE

ACCESSORY

QUICK CONNECT

STARTER KIT

CHEMICAL INJEC_ON

FOAMER

HIGH PRESSURE

HOSE TO HOSE

COUPLING

\ ACCESSORY SERVtCE

BRACKET KIT

TURBO NOZZLE

2200 and 2500 PSi

tV?JLTt-PUR-

POSE/HOUSE

WAS H

DECK WASH

GARDEN HOSE

QUICK CONNECT

_*vtTH 2 ADAPTOR S

DEGREASERVEHICLE 1130AT

WASH

PRESSURE

GAUGE

WAX

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Parts packed separately in carton

=La_

lrIPtl=

Spray GunAssembly

Owner's Manual

Main Unit

Adjustable Nozzle Extension

\

Turbo Nozzle Exter_ion

Wire Basket

D

Nozzle Cleaner Kit

HighPressureHose

Product Introduction

Videotape

Engine Motor(_1

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER,

Compare the illustralJons win your high pressure washer to familiarize yourself _th the locations of various con_'ols and

adjustments, Save this manual for future reference.

SPRAY GUN ASSEMBLY

GUN HANDLE

ENGINE

ON, OFF

CONTROL

RECOIL STARTER

AIR CLEANER

DETAIL OF

GROMMET FOR

SECUPJNG SPARE

NOZZLE EXTENSION

A[

QUICK CONNECT

FUEL

TANK

TURBO NOZZLE

PUMP

HIGH-PRESSURE

HOSE

DETERGENT

PICK-UP TUBE

AND FILTER

FILL

WATER INLET . PRESSURE REGULATOR

HIGH PRESSURE

OUTLET

PUMP -- Develops high pressure,,

PRESSURE REGULATOR -- Altc',vs you to adjust the

pressure of the outlet stream°

ENGINE ON-OFF CONTROL- Sets engine in starting

mode for recoil starter; turns OFF running engine,

RECOIL STARTER -- Used for starting engine manualIy,_

AIR CLEANER - Dry type filter element limits the amount

of dirt and dust that gets in the engine,

SPRAY GUN ASSEMBLY -- Controls the application of

water onto cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes

safety tatch,.

HIGH PRESSURE HOSE -- Connect one end to water

pump and other to spray wand_

DETERGENT PICKUP TUBE AND FILTER -- Mixes water

and detergent in outlet water flow.

HIGH PRESSURE OUTLET -- Connection for high pres-

sure hose,,

TURBO NOZZLE -- Expands the surface area of the high

pressure spray,

QUICK-CONNECT -- Easy connection for intake water

supply.

ASSEMBLY

Read entre Ovmer's manual before you attemptto asserrv

hie or operate your new pressure washer. Your new pres-

sure v_sher has been assembled atthe factory _th excep-

t{on of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

REMOVE PRESSURE WASHER FROM CARTON

Open the carton and remove loose parts and parts box

included with carton.

o Cut two comers of carton and lay the end panel flat

o Remove all packing material.

e Roll pressure v_sher out of carton and check carton

thoroughly for additional loose parts,

Refer to Page 6, "Conten_s of Hardware Pack" for an

iUuslrated listing of all items included with your pressure

washer. Become familiar with each piece before assem-

bling pressure washer. Check all contents against illustra-

tions on Page 6. If any parts are missing or damaged, call

the Pressure Washer Helpline at 1-800-_-3136.

PREPARING THE PRESSURE WASHER FOR

FIRST USE

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ASSEMBLY

OF YOUR PRESSURE WASHER, PLEASE CALL THE

PRESSURE WASHER HELPLINE AT 1-800-222-3136.

For the most part; your Sears Craftsman High Pressure

Washer has been assembled at the factor/. To prepare

your pressure washer for operation, however, you will need

to perform these tasks:

o Raise the Guide Handle and attach the wire basketthat

holds chemicals

Connect high pressure hose to the spray gun and the

pump and connect water supply to the pump.

Add oil to engine crankcase and add fue! to fuel tank

STEP

1- Raise guide handle.

Loosenknobsto

raisehandle

Tightan v_en

handle is straight

FIG. 1

STE P 2-Take wire basketand insert

prongs of basket into holes on cradle

base located behind _he engine.

/

l!

FIG.2

STE P 3 - Fit basket on axle

After you have inserted prongsinto holes, swing the

basket dove. Hold basket as shown in F_g.&

i

Place your thumbs on the axle and apply upward pres-

sure so you can place bracket over the axle.

FIG.3

ASSEMBLY

TO ASSEMBLE REMAINING COMPONENTS

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ASSEMBLE WAND AND AT-

TACH ALL HOSES BEFORE YOU START ENGINE°

STARTING ENGINE WITHOUT ALL HOSES CON-

NECTED AND WATER SUPPLIED WILL DAMAGE

PUMP.

o Unravel high pressure hose and attachone end ofhose

m the base of 1he spray gun (Fig. 4)°Tighten by hand°

STE P 4- Connect high pressure

hose to spray gun

STE P 6- Remove yellow cap from

quick-connect, connect garden hose to

quick-connect and turn ON the water.

-...

female connec_r_

IF SCREEN IS DAMAGED,, DO

NOT CONNECT WATER

HG. 6

O

HG. 4

Attach other end of high pressure hose _o the high

pressure fitting on 1he pump (Fig. 5L Tighl_n by hand.

STE P 5- Removered cap from high

pressure outlet and connect high pres-

sure hose to

EIG.5

Included _th _is unit is a Quick-Connect fitting that

comes attached to Water Inlet on the pump. 'The quick-

connect includes two parts -- a Mate Connector and a

Female Connecl_r (Fig, 6). Inspect inlet Screen on

female connecl_r. Clean it if it contains debris or have

it replaced if iris damaged. DO NOTRUN THE PRES-

SURE WASHER IF THE SCREEN IS DA_,GEDo

STEP 7 -- Squeeze l]'igger to purge

pump system of air and impurities.

HG. 7

STEP 8 - Connect. adjustable nozzle

extension to spray gun.

Attach adjustable nozzle ex-mnsion by inserting it into the and of _he

spray gun and _ghtening _e black connector_

HG. 8

ASSEMBLY

STE P 9- Place assembled spray gun

on holder and place turbo nozzle in stor-

age holder. Hang hose on its holder.

Ho=e

Holder

t_LG.9

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Before you operate your pressure washer, you should

prepare the engine for the ini_al star_ngo To operate the

engine you v_illneed the relieving:

ENGINE OIL

IMPORTANT: ANY ATTEMPT TO CRANK OR START

THE ENGINE BEFORE ITHAS BEEN PROPERLY SERV-

ICED WITH THE RErJOMMENDED OIL RESULTS IN AN

ENGINE FAILURE.

A 20 oz. bottle of SAE 30 weight oil is included in the parts

car_n. YOU MAY NOT USE ALL OIL IN THE BOTTLE.

NOTE: Wllen adding oil to the engine crankcase in the

future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with API

ser_ce classification SF, SG or SH, rated SAE 30 weight.

Select the oil's viscositygrade according I_ your expected

operating t_mpera_re_

I colder 32°F warmer

5W30 I SAE30

Althoughmutti-viscosit¢oils (5W30, lOW30, etc,) improve

slartingin coldweather, these multi-viscosity oilsv_llresult

in increased bil consumplJon when used above 32°F.

Check your engine oil level more frequendy m avoid possi-

ble damage from running low on oil. Oil sump capacity is

20 ounces.

• PosilJon pressure v_sher so engine is level.

= Clean area around oil fill and remove oil dipstick (Fig.

10).

STEP 10 - Add oil to engine crank-

case. Do not attemptto start engine with-

out a_ oil. '

Should fillI_ FULL mark on dipstick. Use the same

grade oil when oil is changed.

FIG. 10

e

Q

e

Wipe dipslJck clean, insert it into oil fill hole and _ghten

securely. Remove oil dipstick. If oil is not up to FULL

MARK on dipstick, add recommended oil. POUR

SLOWLY.

Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked.

Pour oilfrom the enclosed bo_e into the oil fill opening.

Install oildipstick, hand ggh_en securely_

ASSEMBLY

ADD GASOLINE

WARNING: NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS.

NEVER FILL FUEL TANK WHEN ENGINE IS RUN-

NING OR HOT° DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FILLING

FUEL TANK.

WARNING: NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COM-

PLETELY FULL. FILL TANK TO ABOUT 1/2" BE-

LOWTHE BOTTOMOF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE

SPACE FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE AWAY ANY

FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT

BEFORE STARTING.

The manufaclurer recommends fresh, clean, unleaded

regular automolJve gasoline with a minimum of 77 octane

(Leaded regular grade is an acceptable substitute). Tank

capacity is %1[2 U.S. quarts.

o Use clean fue! and store in approved, clean covered

containers. Use clean fill funr_els.. Never use "stale"

gasoline left over from last season or gasoline stored

for long periods°

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYS-

TEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL-

TER, FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL-BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANO L) CAN ATTRACT MOISTUR E WH ICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYS-

TEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. TO AVOID

ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM SHOULD BE

EMPTIED BEFORE STORAGE OF 30 DAYS OR

LONGER,. SEE "STORAGE'ON PAGE 17. NEVER USE

ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEANER PRODUCTS IN

FUEL TANK OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

o Clean area around fuel fitl cap, remove cap (Fig. 11),

o Add "UNLEADED" reg_lar gasoline, slowly, to fuel

tank.

STEP 11-- Add .clasoline to fuel tank.

_his level

FIG. 11

o Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline°

CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

lfyou have reached this point, look back over the assembly

to see if you have performed all of the following_

Checkfor proper hose connections (high pressure and

water supply) and for light connections and that there

are no kinks, cuts, or damage to the high pressure

hose.

o Check that oil has been added to proper level in engine

crankcase before trying to start the pressure wesher,

o Add proper gasoline to fuel tank,

o Provide proper water supply (notto exceed 140°F)_

= Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "0peratJon" sec-

tions before using the pressure weshero

IMPORTANT: DURING THE OPERATION OF THIS

PUMP A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER WILL WEEP

FROMTHE BOTTOM OFTHE PUMP.THIS IS ANORMAL

CONDITION AS "WATER IS USED TO LUBRICATE THE

SEALS IN THE PUMP, SEE FIGURE tlA.

FIG. 1IA

OPERATION

GETTING STARTED

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OPERATING YOUR

PRESSURE WASHER, PLEASE CALL THE PRESSURE

'WASHER HELPLINE AT 1-800-222+3136.

You have just assembled your high pressure v_sher and

have prepared the engine for starring. You noware ready

to clean your car or boat or whatever _iou plan to clean.

HOW TO START YOUR ENGINE

THE BEST WAY TO START YOUR ENGINE-POWERED

PRESSURE WASHER FOR THE FIRST TIME IS TO

FOLLC)WTHESE INSTRUCTIONS STEP-BY-STEP.THIS

STARTING INFOR MATION ALSO APPLIES WHENEVER

YOU START THE ENGINE AFTER YOU HAVE LET THE

PRESSURE WASHER SIT IDLE FOR AT LEAST A DAY.

= Place the pressure vuasher in an area close enough to

an outside wa=r source that can ffowat a rate of three

(3) gallons per minute. Connect a garden hose to l_e

',_lter spout

= Check thatthe high pressure hose islJghtty connected

to the spray gun and m the pump. See ASSEMBLY

section for illusvatJons.

O

o

Check that garden hose is lJghdy connected to weter

inlet opening on the pressure washer pump and that

water is turned ON,

Adjust engine throttle controlto RUN position (Fig. 12),

STEP 12- Set throttle conl_ol switch

to RUN posil_on.

R_ Pt:_ion,

/

Position

STEP 13- Squeeze trigger to relieve

water pressure and engage safety la_ch

in ON position.

FIG. 13

STE P 14- Press primer bulb 5 limes.

FIG. 14

• lfengine fails to startafmr three puUs, prime the engine

3 _mes again, press 1rigger to relieve pressure, release

the rigger and pull slitter rope again.

= Once engine has started, place Safety La_ch in OFF

position,

FIG. L_

- Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve the air

pressure caused by tuming ON the water. Water will

spew out the gun in a thin stream. This will make it

easier to pull startthe engine.

. Apply the safety lamhto the spray gun trigger (Fig. 13).

* Press pd.me..rbuIb firmJy 5 _.mes (Fig. !4L

e Grasp rope handle and pull slowly un_l you feel some

resistance. Keep fingers of other hand away from

ro_lJng flywheel Then pull cord rapidly to overcome

compression, prevent kickback and start the engine.

STOPPING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

IMPORTANT: DO NOT RUN PUMP WITHOUT THE

WATER SUPPLY CONNECTED AND TURNED ON,

YOU MUST FOLLOW THIS CAUTION OR THE PUMP

WILL BE DAMAGED°

= First, move engine thro_e lever _o "STOP" position

(Fig+ 12).

+ Simply shutting OFF engine will not release pres-

sure in the system. Pull the rigger on the spraywand

assembly _orelieve the pressure in the hose_

NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you

release the pressure_

OPERATION

HOWTO USE YOUR WASHER

You nowshould knowhowl_ START your pressure washer

and howto STOP it, The informalJon in _hissection v_llell

you how_ adjust the spray pali_m and applydetergent or

any other cleaning chemicals.

HOW TO USE ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE

WARNING: NEVER ADJUST SPRAY PATTERN

WHEN SPRAYING. NEVERPUTHANDS tNFRONT

OF SPRAY NOZZLE TO ADJUST SPRAY PAT-

TERN. YOU COULD BE INJURED.

On the end ofyour spray gun is a nozzle thatyou can slide

forward and backward and thatyou can also _ist#om side

to side, This adjustable nozzle takes the place of buttons

or dials, v_rrthd_eadjustable nozzle you can adjust_he spray

pattern _obe either high pressure or lowpressureo You can

also adjust the spray so it is concentramd in a stream

pattern or expanded into a fan pat_rn, Use this nozzle

apply del_rgent

o Slide _he nozzle forward when you v_sh to adjustthe

spray to lowpressure mode (Fig, 15). Slide the nozzle

backward to achieve high pressure_

e Point the nozzle 1Dvvard the ground and press 1he

l_gger 1Dtestlhe pattern (Fig, 16),

o Tv_slJng the nozzle adjusts me spray pattern from a

narrow stream m an expanded stream,

For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle be-

_veen 8 to 24 inches of cleaning surface,

FIG. 16

If you get the spray nozzle too close, especially using

high pressure mode, you may damage _he cleaning

surface.

Do notget closer than 6 inches when cleaning automo_

bile tires.

SPRAY ADJUSTME NT

NOZZLE IN HIGH

PRESSURE MODE

PUSH NOZZLE FORWARD FOR

LOW PRESSURE MODE AND DE-

TERGENT APPLICATION

TWIST NOZZLE TO EX-

PAND SPRAY STREAM

TWIST NOZZLE TO NARROW

SPRAY STREAM

FIG.15

OPERATION

, You can also adjustthe pressure bytuming the RegutalDr

Knob (Fig. 17) 1_the desired pressure se_ng. Turning

this knob all me way clockv_se produces the highest

pressure,

Pressure

Regulator

HG. 17

AP P LY1NG DETE RGENT WITH ADJUSTAB LE

NOZZLE

IMPORTANT: USE SOAPS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY

FOR PRESSURE WASHERS. HOUSEHOLD DETER-

GENTS COULD DAMAGE THE PUMP.

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ATTACH ALL HOSES BE_

FORE YOU START 'THE ENGINE° STARTING THE EN-

GINE WITHOUT ALL THE HOSES CONNECTED AND

THE WATER TURNED ON WILL DAMAGE THE PUMP_

TO APPLY DETERGENT FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

= Reviewthe use of adjustable nozzles on Page 13_

o Prepare detergent solul_on as required by your job.

o Place small filter ofciear, detergent syphoning _Jbeinto

detergent container (Fig. 18) placed in the ,,_irebasket,

Detergent Filter

FIG. 18

= Slide the adjustable nozzle forward (Fig, 15) to low

pressure mode. Detergent cannot be applied v_thnoz-

zle in high pressure pos_on.

IMPORTANT: DETERGENT CANNOT BE APPLIED

WITHOUT THE WATER SOURCE TURNED ON,

o Connect garden hose to water inlet, check that high

pressure hose is connected to spray gun and pump,

and start engine. Apply detergent to a dry surface,

starting from the bottom and working up,

= Allow the detergent tD soak in between _5 minutes

before washing and rinsing.

o For cleaning, startat]ower por_on ofarea to be washed

and work upward, using long, even overlapping

strokes.

* For rinsing, push nozzle sleeve to high pressure and

wait for detergent to clear_ Start at top of area to be

rinsed, working down v_thsame ac_on as for cleaning,

= You can also stop detergent from fio_ng by simply

remo'_ng siphon from bottle,

PRESSURE WASHING/RINSING

WARNING: BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL IF YOU

MUST USE PRESSURE WASHER FROM LADDER,

SCAFFOLDING OR ANY OTHER RELATIVELY UN.

STABLE LOCATION. 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, OR IF YOU ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE

CLEANING SURFACE, HIGH PRESSURE COULD

FORCE YOU OFF CLIMBING APPARATUS.

- Work #ore the E_pof the surface to the bottom.

- lnilJalty clean an area and then check the surface for

damage_ if no damage is found, you can assume it is

okay to conSnue cleaning_

TIPS

° Never use garden hose inletto siphon detergentorwax

or any water source other than household supplies.

* lfyou have the spray nozzle too far away, the cleaning

v_ll not be as effe_ve.

SIPHONING

We recommend that you DO NOT siphon your water supply

from sources other' than from connec_ng to a household

water supply.

HOWTO USE TURBO NOZZLE EXTENSION

FotlowStep 8 (Fig. 8 on Page 9) _ propedy install turbo

nozzle extension°

o The totaling turbo nozzle, in essence, expands the

area of the high pressure stream.

= You cannot adjust the spray pattern _th this nozzle.

= You cannot apply detergent with this nozzle,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBULITIES

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Every25

Before Hours or

MAINTENANCE TASK EachUse.:.. Yeady !

PRESSUREWASHER

Check/deaninletscreen X

............ •............... i ........... L

Checkhighpressurehose. ......... X ..............

X

Checkgun,,and,,,vvandfor,leaks. . X.....................

ENGINE

Checkoil level, X

Changeengineoil. • ...........

Cleanpaperelementofair

cleaner .....................

HOURLY OPERATING INTERVAL

Every50 Every 100

Hours or Hoursor SERVICE DATES

Ye,ady....... Yeady ......................

!

X**

Replacelcteanspark plug:.......................

Preparefor storage,, Prepare unitfor storage ifit is1oremain

longer _an 30 days

Clean if clogged,, Replace ff perforated or torn.

Change oil after first 5 hours, l_en altar every 50 hours,,

° Change sooner when operating under heavy toad or high ambient tBmperatura_

_* Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is presanr_

X

........... J .............

i

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty of the high pressure washer does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator abuse or neg-

ligence, To receive full value from the warranty, operator

must maintain high pressure washer as ins_Jcl_d in this

manual,

Some adjus_nents will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your high pressure v_sher,

All adjusVnents in the Service and Adjusvnents seclJon of

this manual should be made at least once each season,

Once a year you should replace the spark plug and

clean or replace the air filter and check the gun and

wand assembly for wear° A newspark plug and clean

air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer,

BEFORE EACH USE

= Check engine oil level

= Check quick-connect screen for damage°

e Checkhigh pressure hose for leaks,

= Check detergent inlet hose and filter for damage,.

= Check gun and wand assembly for leaks,,

PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE

Check and Clean Inlet Screen: Remove inletscreen from

wal_r inlet, Clean the screen if clogged or replace it if it is

damaged,

Check High Pressure Hose: High pressure hose can

develop leaks from ,_ar, kinking, abuse. Check all hoses

for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, or damage or

movement of couplings. If any of these conditions exist,

replace hose immediately.

DANGER : WATER SPRAYING FROM A LEAK IS

CAPABLE OF INJECTING MATERIAL INTO

SKIN,INSPECT HOSEEACHTIME BEFOREUSING

IT. NEVER REPAIR HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. RE-

PLACE IT WITH ANOTHER HOSE THAT MEETS

MINIMUM PRESSURE RATING OF YOUR PRES-

SURE WASHER.

Check Detergent Hose: E_mine the filter on the deter-

gent hose and clean if ctogged. Hose should _ tightly on

barbed fi1_ng, Examine hose for leaks or tears° Replace

the filter or hose if ekher is damaged,

Check Gun and Wand: Examine hose connection and

make sure it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and

making sure it springs back into place when released. Put

safety latch in ON position and test1_gger., You should not

be able to press Vigger_

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Purge Pump of Air and Contaminents:

To remove the air from the pump, fotlowthese steps:

= Set up the pressure washer as described in the AS-

SEMBLY section and connectthe water supply.

= Remove the nozzle attachment from the gun.

= Pull the 1rigger on the gun and hold.

To remove the containments from the pump, follow1_ese

steps:

= Set up the pressure washer as described in the AS-

SEMBLY section, connect the wamr supply.

= Remove the nozzle attachmentfrom _he gun and start

the engine according Io instruclJons in the OPERA-

TION secdon.

= Pull the _igger on the gun and hold.

* When the water supply is steady and constant, set

safetytatch on gunand refasten the no=te attachment

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

CHECKING OIL LEVEL

See _EFORE STARTING ENGINE" for informal_on on

checking oil level. Oil level should be checked prior to each

use or at least every 5 hours of operation_ Keep oil level

maintained,

CHANGING OIL

t' _ CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and keep it away from s'parkP!Ug. (

Change oil afar first 5 hours of operation, Change oil every

50 hours thereafter, If you are using your pressure washer

under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely

hot weather, change oil more ofl_n,

Change oil while engine is s_ll v_rm from running, as

follows:

• Before you tip the pressure washer to drain the oil, drain

the fuel tank by running pressure washer until fuel tank

is empty,

= Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick.

Wipe dipslJck clean,

= Tip your pressure washer as shovm in Fig. 19 to drain

oil completely into a suitable container_ When lipping

_he pressure washer, keep the engine muffler side up.

= Fill engine crankcase _th recommended oit until oil

level is at "FULL* point on oil dipstick. Do not overfill

above that mark. About 20 ounces is required, POUR

SLOWLY.

= When engine crankcase is filled to proper level, install

and tighten oil dipstick,

SERVICE AIR CLEANER

Your engine will not run properly and Pnaybe damaged if

you run it using a dirtyair cleaner°

Clean or replace the air cleaner paper filteronce every 100

hours of operation or once a year, v_dchever comes first

Clean or replace more of_n if operating under dusty or dirty

conditions. Replacements are available atyour local Sears

Authorized Service Cen_er.

FIG. 19

To clean or replace air cleaner (Fig. 20), followthese steps:

o Remove screw,

= Remove coveraircleanercarefuUy, The screwv_il stay

_th the cover.

SCREW

COVER

FIG. 20

= Remove 1heair filterfrom and examine it for damage.

= To service the paper air fll'0ar, clean it by tapping it

gently on a flat surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace the air filter. Do NOT oil the air filter,

o Reassemble all parts and fasten securely _o engine

v_thscrew.

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or

once each year, whichever comes first. This _tt help

engine ID start easier and run better. See pressure washer

specificagons for the type of spark plug you need° Spark

plug gap (Fig. 21) is 0_30 inch (0,76mmL

0030" FEELER GAUGE

(0.76ram)

FIG. 21

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CARBURETOR

if you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your

nearest Sears Service dealer. Engine performance may

be affected in altitudes above 4,000 feet. To improve

engine performance, see your nearest Sears Service

dealer.

ENGINE SPEED

WARNING: NEVER TAMPER "WITHENGINEGOV-

A ERNOR WHICH tS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING ENGINE

ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEEDSETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS.

IMPORTANT: CHANGING OF ENGINE GOVERNED

SPEED WILL VOID ENGINE WARRMqTY.

NOZZLE MAINTENANCE

Iflhe adjustable nozzle becomes restricted or clogged _th

foreign materials, such as dirt, excessive pump pressure

may develop. If this nozzle becomes partially clogged, it

can cause a pulsing sensalJon during use. This generally

is not a pump related problem, but rather a clogged or

partially restricted adjustable nozzle.

NOTE: You cannot service me turbo nozzie_

If me adjustable nozzle becomes clogged or parlJatly re..

stricted, immediately cJeanthe nozzle with the kit included

with your pressure washer by follo,,,_ng these instruclJons:

o Shut off the engine and turn off _e water supply_

o Separate the adjusteble nozzle holder from the gun°

= Remove nozzle from the end ofthe holder usinga 2mm

or 5/64 allen wrench (like the one included in the kitL

o Use the _re included in the kit(Fig. 22) or a smalt paper

clip to free the foreign ma!_rials clogging or resvicfing

the nozzle,

= Remove additional debris by back flushing ,_ter sup-

ply through holder (Fig. 23L Back f_ush between 30 to

60 seconds. Turn v_nd to stream spray and move

nozzle from lowto high while flushing.

o Reinstall nozzle intothe v_nd_ DO NOT overtighten_

• Reconnectthe wand tothe gun.

FIG. 22

FIG. 23

Reconnect the v_ter supply, turn on the water, and

start the engine.

Test the pressure washer by operating _th nozzle in

the high and in the low position°

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STORAGE

PRESSURE WASHER PUMP

Water should not remain in the unit for long periodsof time.

Sediments of minerals can deposit on pump parts and

"freeze" pump action. If you do not plan to use the Pressure

Washer for more than 30 days, follow this procedure:

= Flush detergent hose by placing the injector filter into

a pail of clear water while running Pressure Washer

with nozzle in low pressure mode Flush until you can

see water in line is clear_

Shut off the engine and let it co0!, THEN REMOVE ALL

HOSES. Place throttle lever in STOP" position.

_ CAUTION: BE SURE THE THROTTLE LEVER IS IN

"STOP" POSITION BEFORE YOU CONTINUE, IF

YOU STARTTHE ENGINE WlTHOUTTHE PROPER

WATER SUPPLY CONNECTED, YOU CAN DAM-

AGE THE PUMP.

° Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil

handle about 6 times. This should remove most of the

liquid in the pump.

We recommend that the pressure washer pump storage

proecedures be followed after every use

- Coil the high pressure hose and inspect it for damage.

Cuts in the hose or fraying of it could result in leaksand

loss of pressure. Should any damage be found, replace

the hose. DO NOT attempt to repair a damaged hose

and use it. Replace the hose with the genuine Crafts-

man part_

= Drain water from hose and properly hang it on the wire

support provided on the guide handle

NOTE: To protect the unit from freezing temperatures, you

can draw windshield washer fluid into the pump by pouring

the washer fluid into a 3-foot section of garden hose con-

nected to the inlet adaptor and pulling the recoil handle

twice.

= Store in a clean, dry area.

ENGINE

WARNING: NEVER STORE ENGINEWITHFUEL1NI

_i_ TANK INDOORS ORIN ENCLOSED,POORLYVEN- I

TILATED AREAS WHERE FUMESMAY REACHAN t

OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOTLIGHT AS ON A l

FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER|

OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.

J

It is irn_rtant to prevent gum deposits from forming in

essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuet

filter, fuet hose or tank during storage. Also, experience

indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called "gasohol" or'

using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads

to separation and formation of acids during storage; Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in

storage

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be

emp_Jedbefore storage of 30 days or longer. Follow these

instructions:

Drain Fuel System: Remove all gasoline from carburetor

and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on

these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine_

WARNING: DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CON-

TAINER OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME.

BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. DO NOT SMOKE.

o if you did use "gasohoi", run engine until engine stops

from lack of fuel. Make sure you have water supply to

pump inlet connected and tumed ON..

° Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BtL ®) is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing fuel gum deposits during stoF.

age.

Change Oil: While engine is still warm, drain oil from

crankcase Refill with recommended grade.

Oil Cylinder Bore: Remove spark plugand pourabout 1/2

ounce (15ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark

plug hole with rag. Crank slowly to distribute oil.

[ _ CAUTION! AVOIDSPRAYFROMSPARKPLUG

HOLE WHEN CRANKING ENGINE SLOWLY.

• Install spark plug, Do not connect spark plug wire.

OTHER

° Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

,, Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rusL

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

° If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give

protection from dust and dirt.

o Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

does not breathe, which allows condensation to form

and will cause your unit to rusL

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER YOUR PRESSURE

WASHER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE

WARM

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TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE

1_ Nozzle in Iowpressure mode,

PROBLEM

Pump has following problems:

failure to produce pressure, erratic

pressure, chat_ring, loss of pressure,

low water volume.

2_ Low regulator pressure

3. Water inletis blocked.,

4o inadequate water supply

5, Inlet hose is kinked or leaking

6o Clogged inlethose svainer.

7o Detergent line is not submerged°

8_ Wal_r supply is over !40CFo

9. O_et hose is blocked or leaks.

t0. Gun 1oaks,,

11o Nozzle is obstnJc_d.

12_ Pump is faulty.,

Detergentfaits to mix with spray.

Engine runs good at no-load bt.¢'bogs

dow.n" vahenload is added.

Engine v_l! not start; or starts 1.

and runs rough 2.

3.

4,

5_

6.

7,,

8.

9-

10,,

11.,

Engine shuls dov.n during operation 1.

2..

1. Detergent line is not submerged,

2. Chemical filter is clogged.

3. Nozzle is in high pressure mode.

Engine speed is too slowo

Low oil Ievel

Dirty air cleaner

Out of gasoline,,

Stale gasoline,,

Spark plug wire not connected

to spark piug

Bad spark plug.,

Water in gasoline,,

Overchoking.,

Excessively rich fuel mixture.

Intake valve stuck open or closed°

Engine has lost compression,

Out of gasoline.

Lowoil level.

CORRECTION

1., Pull nozzle backward for high

pressure mode,,

2, Adjust regulator to desired sel_ng_

3o Clear inlet

4. Provide adequate water flow.,

5. S_aighten inlet hose, pal_h leak.

6o Check and clean inlet hose strainer.,

74 Submerge detergent line.

8. Provide cooler vval_r supply,,

9_ Clear blocks in outfethose.,

10,_Replace gun.

11. Clear nozzle,,

12_ ContactSears Service Department,

t, lnsertchemical line into detergent.

2. Clean or replace filter/detergent lineo

34 Push nozzle forv_ard for

low pressure mode,

Contact Sears Service Depar_nent.

1,, Fill crankcase to proper level

2. Clean or reptace air cEeaner,,

3. Fill fuel tank.

4o Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

5, Connect wire to spark plug,,

6., Replace spark plug,,

7,, Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel,,

8,, Open choke fully and crank engine,,

9,, Contact Sears Service Department.

10, Contact Sears Service Deparlment.

11,, Contact Sears Service Deparvnent`

1_ Fitlfueitank.

2. Fillcrankcase to proper level

Engine Iacks power,,

Dirty air filt_r, Replace air filter_

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Gt_, WAND, AND HOSE STORAGE LOCATION

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