Craftsman 919.762500 Manual Del Operador página 13

Pressure Washer Maintenance
Check and C_ean inlet Screen: Examine inlet screen
on pump inlet fitting, Clean if clogged replace if torn,
Chock High Pressure Hose: High pressure hose can
devetop _eaks from wear, kinking, and abuse. _nspect
hose each time before use. Check for cuts, _eaks,
abrasionsor bulging of cover, damage or movement of
couplings, if any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
Chock Chemical/Soap Hose: Examine the chemical/
soap hose and clean if clogged. Hose should fit tightly
on pump fitting. Check for leaks and tears. Replace
filter or hose if either is damaged.
Chock Gun and Wand: Examine hose connection to
gun making sure it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it
and making sure it springs back into place when you
re!ease it.
Pump OH
Pump oit level should be checked before each use.
Changing Pump Oi!
Oil shoutd be changed after the first 10 hours of opera-
tion. Subsequent changes after each 50 hours of opera-
tion. To drain oil, simply remove oil plug with a adjust-
able wrench. The oii plug is located at the bottom of the
pump. Dispose of used oit. Properly remove pump oil filI
plug. Add 30 weight non-detergent oil Flit until oil level is
at the mid point on the sight gIass.
Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants
To remove the air from the pump, follow these steps:
Set up the pressure washer as described in
Assembly section and connect the water supply,
Remove the wand extension from the spray gun,
Pull the trigger on the gun and hold.
To remove the contaminants from the pump, follow
these steps:
Set up the pressure washer as described in
ASSEMBLY section, connect the water supply.
Remove the wand extension from the spray gun.
Start the engine according to instructions in the
OPERA TtON section.
Pull the trigger on the gun and hold.
When the water supply is steady and constant,
diser_gage trigger and refasten the wand extension.
Engine Maintenance
OH
OH level should be checked prior to each use
or at least every 5 hours of operation, To check oil see
Adding Engine Off on page 9.
Changing Engine Oil
For a new engine, change oil after the first 5 hours of
operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 50 hours of
operation.
Change the oit while the engine is stitl warm. The oil will
ftow freety and carry away more impurities. Make sure
the engine is level when filling, checking, or changing oil.
Change the oil as follows:
,, To keep dirt, grass, etc., out of the engine, clean the
area around the drain plug and oil plug before
removing it.
Remove the oi! drain p_g and oil plug, Tilt the engine
slightly towards the oil drain to obtain better drainage.
Be sure to af_ew ampie time for complete drainage.
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Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tightened
securely.
o Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type, up
to the threads in the oi! port, Pour stowiy,
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