Simplicity 020494-01 User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: 020494-01

Category: High-pressure cleaners

Type: User manual

Not for

Reproduction

2700 PSI MAX* @ 2.1 GPM

2100 PSI @ 2.3 GPM MAX*

PRESSURE WASHER

Operator’s Manual

Model No. 580.752871

Part No. 80013353 Rev - (01/22/2015)

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

• Español, p. 34

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)

PRESSURE WASHER

CUSTOMER HELPLINE

1-800-222-3136

* This pressure washer is rated in accordance to the Pressure Washer Manufacturers Association

(PWMA) standard PW101-2010 (Testing and Rating Performance of Pressure Washers).

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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Homan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman website: www.craftsman.com

ADVERTENCIA

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

Seguridad e Instrucciones de Uso.

WARNING

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

and Operating Instructions.

Not for

Reproduction

WARRANTY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY .......................................2

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENT .................2

SAFETY RULES ..................................

FEATURES AND CONTROLS ........................6

ASSEMBLY.....................................

OPERATION ...................................

SPECIFICATIONS .................................17

MAINTENANCE ................................

STORAGE........................................23

TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................24

NOTES ..........................................25

REPLACEMENT PARTS .........................

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY ...............

ESPAÑOL .....................................

HOW TO ORDER PARTS ..................BACK PAGE

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENT

Congratulations on making a smart purchase.

Your new Craftsman® product is designed and

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

That’s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can



Here’s what the Repair Protection Agreement*

includes:

• Expert service

specialists

• Unlimited service and no charge for parts and



• Product replacement



• Discount of 25% from regular price of service





maintenance check

• Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution –

phone support from a Sears representative. Think of

us as a “talking owner’s manual”.

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

a service appointment online.

The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free

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







Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices

and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-

827-6655.

* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For

full details, call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation

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

1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY

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accessories.

  

supplied instructions.

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

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Homan Estates, IL 60179

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Reproduction

Read this manual carefully and become

familiar with your pressure washer. Know

its applications, its limitations, and any

hazards involved.

Important Safety Information

Safety Symbols and Meanings







to designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness.



hazard. The signal word NOTICE is used to address



DANGER

will

WARNING

could

CAUTION 

could

NOTICE address practices not related to personal



SAFETY RULES

Fire





Hot Surface

Moving Parts

Electrical Shock



Fall







Fluid Injection

Operator’s Manual

Chemical

Burn

Projectile

WARNING 

product contains chemicals known to the State of



reproductive harm.

WARNING This product contains lead and lead





Wash your hands after handling this product.

WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard.





 

• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps.

Follow all manufacturers instructions.

WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD.

















 





drawn towards occupied spaces.

 



according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Smoke



 



enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors







• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the









• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance



 



inhaling harmful vapors when using chemicals.

Not for

Reproduction

WARNING 







WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL

• Turn pressure washer engine OFF and let it cool at least



to relieve pressure in tank.

• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.

 

 

 



 



• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT

•



• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

•





 

fuel to spill.

 

WHEN TRANSPORTING, MOVING OR REPAIRING

EQUIPMENT

• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel



 

fuel to spill.

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

 





WARNING Risk of electrocution.

Contact with power source could cause





 

WARNING 

retraction) will pull hand and arm toward







 

pressure.

 



 





 



WARNING 











 

 

• Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of

pressure washer including overhead.

 











similar laws.

 





 

same position as the original parts.

WARNING The high pressure stream of water







amputation.







 

as a simple cut.

• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.

• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.

 

kind. Replace o-ring or seal.

 

 



 





 

 

 

running.

 

lock or trigger guard in place and in working order.

 



Not for

Reproduction

NOTICE 

items including glass.

•



tip

 

NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer

could damage it and shorten its life.

 



 

without protective housing or covers.

 

• DO NOT tamper with governed speed.

 

 

 



 

provided on unit.

 

authorized parts ONLY





WARNING Use of pressure washer could











 

 



surfaces.

 



 



WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause





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.

WARNING Starter and other rotating parts





• NEVER operate pressure washer without protective

housing or covers.

 



 

CAUTION







 

parts to increase engine speed. Pressure washer



governed speed.

 

WARNING 





 





 



 



 

wearing sandals or shorts.

Not for

Reproduction

KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER

Read the Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer.



controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

A - Spray Gun — Controls the application of water onto

cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes trigger lock.

B - Accessory Tray — Provides convenient storage for



C - Spray Tips — 

high pressure cleaning applications.

D - Fold Down Handle



E - Recoil Starter

F - Oil Fill/Dipstick

G - Water Inlet — Connection for garden hose.

H - High Pressure Outlet — Connection for high pressure

hose.

J - Air Filter

out of intake air.

K - Bottle Bracket



M - Engine Switch — Sets engine in starting mode for recoil

starter and stops a running engine.

N - Project Pro® PerfectMix™ Siphon



P - Warning/Operating Instructions Tag

hazards and proper procedure to start/stop pressure

washer.

Q - Fuel Tank



R - High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water pump



S - Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect



Items Not Shown:

Pump — Develops high pressure.

Automatic Cool Down System





internal pump damage.

Identication Label 



calling for assistance.

Not for

Reproduction





with the recommended oil and fuel.

If you have any problems with the assembly of

your pressure washer, please call the pressure

washer helpline at 1-800-222-3136.

UNPACK THE PRESSURE WASHER

 

washer.

 



3. Remove pressure washer from carton.

CARTON CONTENTS





1-800-222-3136.

• Main Unit

• Handle

 

• High Pressure Hose

 

 

• Oil Pouch

• Bottle Bracket Wireform

 

 

• Operator’s Manual

• Owner’s Registration Card

 

 



 

• Handle Bolts (2)

• Carriage Bolt (1)

 

 

• Tree Clips (4)









1-800-222-3136.

ASSEMBLING PRESSURE WASHER





1. Fill out and send in registration card.

 

3. Connect detergent siphon hose to pump.

4. Add oil to engine crankcase.

5. Add fuel to fuel tank.

 

 

 

 



Attach Handle and Accessory Tray

1. Place handle (A) onto handle supports connected

to main unit. Make sure holes in handle align with

holes on handle supports.

 B) through holes from

C) from



NOTICE 





fold the handle down while the engine is hot.

 D) through slots (E



ASSEMBLY

Not for

Reproduction

 A) over holes (B) on handle

(viewing from front of unit). Push the tree clips

(C



 

other supplied accessories in spaces provided in

How to Use Accessory Tray.

 D) to handle with carriage

EF

hand.

Project Pro® PerfectMix™ Soap System



siphoning hose.

Attach Project Pro® PerfectMix™ Siphon to Pump



(GH) on the pump.

Attach PerfectMix™ Detergent Siphon to

Concentrate Bottle





J). Screw the

K). Use the clip on

the cap (J



Not for

Reproduction



Add Engine Oil

 

 

cap/dipstick.

3. Hold neck of supplied oil pouch and remove cap.

 



mark (top hole) on dipstick.

NOTICE Pause to permit oil to settle. Wipe dipstick



NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer

could damage it and shorten its life.

 



could result in an engine failure.

 

Add Fuel

Fuel must meet these requirements:

 

 

High Altitude.

 

NOTICE Use of unapproved fuels could damage



• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E15 and E85.

 

alternate fuels.



Storage. All fuel is











 

 A) to fuel

tank (B



tank neck.

 

evaporate.

CAUTION!



to separation and formation of acids during storage.



while in storage.









tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage. If





Storage for

additional information.

NEVER



High Altitude













for high altitude adjustment information. Operation of



high altitude kit is not recommended.

Full

Add

WARNING 







WHEN ADDING FUEL

• Turn pressure washer engine OFF and let it cool at least



to relieve pressure in tank.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors.

 

 

 



 



• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

Not for

Reproduction

Lubricate O-Rings













NOTICE



pump (ABC

D).

Lubricate all connections shown below, following

these instructions:

1. Inspect and clean connecting surfaces prior to



 



 





Not for

Reproduction

Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump

NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water



 



NOTICE Remove and discard the shipping caps from



attaching hoses.

1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of



2. Attach other end of high pressure hose to high



 

inspect inlet screen (A). Clean screen if it contains

DO NOT run

pressure washer if inlet screen is damaged or

missing.

4. Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to



NOTICE DO NOT siphon standing water for the water



 



NOTICE 

or check valve) at pump inlet could cause pump or

inlet connector damage.

 





 



 B) on the gun



of air and impurities.

Checklist Before Starting Engine





1. Be sure to read Safety Rules and Operation



2. Make sure handle is in place and secure.

 

engine crankcase.

4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.

5. Check for proper hose connections (high pressure



or damage to the high pressure hose.

 

WARNING The high pressure stream of water







amputation.

 

 



 



WARNING 





 





 



Not for

Reproduction

HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE

WASHER





1-800-222-3136.

Pressure Washer Location

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Risk of Fire Clearances

To Start Your Pressure Washer











1. Place pressure washer outside near an water



greater than 3.3 gallons per minute and no less than

20 PSI at pressure washer end of garden hose.

 

Assembly for illustrations.

3. Make sure unit is in a level position.

4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure

washer pump.

NOTICE DO NOT run the pump without the water



 



 



and impurities.

 

hand.

 





How to Use Spray Tips.

8. Push engine rocker switch (B) to ON (I) position.

OPERATION





occupied spaces

WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD.











 





drawn towards occupied spaces.

 



according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Smoke



 



enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and







• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the









WARNING







• Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of

pressure washer including overhead.

Not for

Reproduction

NOTICE 



NOTICE 





 

recommended and grasp starter grip handle and





 



 



How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

 

two minutes.

2. Push engine rocker switch to OFF (0) position.

 



release retained high water pressure.

WARNING 





 





 



WARNING



retraction) will pull hand and arm toward







 

pressure.

 



 





 



WARNING

The high pressure stream of water that













• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.

 



 

 

 

running.

 

lock or trigger guard in place and in working order.

 



WARNING 











 

 

• Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of

pressure washer including overhead.

 











similar laws.

 





 

same position as the original parts.

WARNING

The high pressure stream of water that













 



 





Not for

Reproduction

How to Use Accessory Tray







 





 







 



4. Place one end of high pressure hose in groove at



around hooks as shown.

How to Use Spray Tips











Follow these instructions to change spray tips:

 





 

• For delicate rinse (lower pressure and higher







• For general rinsing (medium pressure and









  











  







 



in place.

Usage Tips

 



surface.

 



cleaned.

• Do Not get closer than 6 inches (15 cm) when

cleaning tires.



2100 PSI

2.3 GPM



2300 PSI

2.2 GPM



2700 PSI

2.1 GPM

Black



detergent

Low Pressure

High Pressure

WARNING The high pressure stream of water







amputation.

• NEVER change  without the trigger locked on



 

Not for

Reproduction

Cleaning and Applying Detergent

To apply detergent, follow these steps:





 

 



NOTICE Use standard detergent siphon hose &







with the pressure washer.

NOTICE 



 





 

NOTICE 



4. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.

Check that high pressure hose is connected to



NOTICE 

the engine.

• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and

without the water turned on could damage the pump.

 



5. Start engine following instructions How to Start

Your Pressure Washer.

 





 



DO NOT allow detergent to



WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard.





 

• Use ONLY pressure washer safe detergents/soaps.

Follow all manufacturers instructions.

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Pressure Washer Rinsing

For Rinsing:

 



 

following instructions How to Use Spray Tips.

 



 

check the surface for damage. If no damage is



 





Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal

Relief)



3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the





discharging the warm water onto

the ground.

WARNING 





 

 



 



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ENGINE TECHNICAL INFORMATION







Board to meet emissions standards for 125 hours.





respect to the performance or operational life of this



product and emissions warranties stated elsewhere in

this manual.

Power Ratings

The gross power rating for individual gasoline engine









derived at 2600 RPM for those engines with “rpm”



horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM.



BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Net power values are



gross power values are collected without these











develop the rated gross power when used in a given

















for this engine.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Pressure Washer Specications

..........2700 PSI* @ 2.1 GPM

 ..............2100 PSI @ 2.3 GPM*

 ....................Use as directed

 .....

Engine Specications

Bore ........................... 2.58 in. (65.6 mm)

Stroke .......................... 2.04 in. (51.8 mm)

Displacement .....................

Spark Plug

  ..................



  ................. 0.020 inch (0.50mm)

 ...... 0.010-0.014 in.(0.25-0.36mm)

Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston

1/4 in. (6 mm) past top dead center (check when engine

is cold).

Intake ................ 0.004-0.008 in.(0.10-0.20 mm)

 ............... 0.004-0.008 in.(0.10-0.20 mm)

 ...........................

 ................... 20 Ounces (0.6 liter)

NOTICE 











* This pressure washer is rated in accordance to

the Pressure Washer Manufacturers Association

(PWMA) standard PW101-2010 (Testing and Rating

Performance of Pressure Washers).

SPECIFICATIONS

Not for

Reproduction

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES







Clean if clogged. Replace if perforated or torn.



General Recommendations

Regular maintenance will improve the performance and











must maintain pressure washer as instructed in this

manual including proper storage as detailed in Storage.













Maintenance Schedule

Pump Oil







of the pump.

Emissions Control

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the

emissions control devices and systems may

be performed by any non-road engine repair

establishment or individual. 





Emissions Warranty.

Before Each Use

1. Check engine oil level.

 

3. Check water inlet screen for damage.

4. Check high pressure hose for leaks.

 

6. Purge pump of air and contaminants.

PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE

Clean Debris









openings on the pressure washer. These openings





the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated



 

NOTICE Improper treatment of pressure washer

could damage it and shorten its life.

 

 

 

Check and Clean Inlet Screen



clogged or replace if it is torn.

Check High Pressure Hose











MAINTENANCE

First 5 Hours

• Change engine oil

Every 8 Hours or Daily

• Check/clean water inlet screen

• Check high pressure hose

• Check detergent siphoning hose

  

  

• Check engine oil level

Every 50 Hours or Yearly

• Clean engine air cleaner

• Change engine oil

  

Every 200 Hours or Yearly

• Replace engine air cleaner

Yearly

• Replace spark plug

  

WARNING The high pressure stream of water







amputation.

• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.

 



Not for

Reproduction



Check Detergent Siphoning Tube









Detergent Siphoning Check Ball









NOTICE 



 

 



release retained high water pressure.

 



 









 





 

 



 Protecting

the Pump during storage to prevent reoccurrence.

Check Spray Gun













WARNING 





 





 



WARNING The high pressure stream of water







amputation.







 



 





Not for

Reproduction

Spray Tip Maintenance













 

 



retained high water pressure.

 

 

A).

 

 





 

 

 

Check that high pressure hose is connected to



10. Start engine following instructions How to Start

Your Pressure Washer.

 



O–Ring Maintenance



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





ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Oil

Oil Recommendations









additives.

Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil







starting.





WARNING The high pressure stream of water







amputation.







 



 





WARNING The high pressure stream of water







amputation.

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kind. Replace o-ring or seal.

WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause

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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.

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Simplicity 020494-01 User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: 020494-01

Category: High-pressure cleaners

Type: User manual

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