Craftsman 559.741720 User Manual
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
559.741720
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
SEARS, ROEBUCK and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
1750
5 HORSEPOWER
HIGH PRESSURE WASHER
l Assembly
l Operation
l Customer Responsibilities
l Service and Adjustments
l Repair Parts
SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE
IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTIAL STARTING WHEN
SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS.
I M P O R T A N T
• Read this operator’s manual carefully, become fami-
liar with the controls and know how to operate your
High Pressure Washer.
• Do not allow children to use your High Pressure
Washer. Never allow adults to use the High Pressure
Washer without proper instructions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets.
• Use the High Pressure Washer only as the manufacturer intended and as described in this manual.
• Do not operate High Pressure Washer if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Always have
damage repaired before using your High Pressure
Washer.
• Do not use accessory attachments that are not
recommended by the manufacturer. Use of such
attachments may be hazardous.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when
starting and while using your High Pressure Washer.
• Dress properly. Do not operate High Pressure
Washer when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear only solid shoes with good traction when
spraying.
• Keep your eyes and mind on your High Pressure
Washer and the area being sprayed. Do not let other
interests distract you.
• Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the High Pressure
Washer while you are spraying.
• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your High
Pressure Washer, stop the engine and make absolutely sure all moving parts have stopped. Then
disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from
the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Do not change the governor settings or overspeed
the engine. Engine damage or personal injury may
result.
• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
• Never operate your High Pressure Washer without
proper guards, or other safety devices, in place.
• Check the engine mounting bolts often to be sure
they are tightened properly.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to be sure sprayer is in safe
working condition.
• Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill
tank indoors, when the engine is running, or when
the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several
minutes before filling the fuel tank. Clean off any
spilled gasoline before starting the engine.
• Spray only in daylight.
• Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are
not using your High Pressure Washer.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS – ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED
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• Keep all safety devices in place and working.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of
excessive grease and oil.
• Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Never store High Pressure Washer with gasoline in
the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or an ignition source such as hot water
heater, space heater clothes dryer, etc.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman high pressure washer. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the
best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot
easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears
Service Center/Department. Sears has competent,
well trained technicians 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 sprayer
properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
MODEL NUMBER: 559.741720
SERIAL NUMBER: __________________
DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE HIGH PRESSURE
WASHER.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER 5 HP
GASOLINE CAPACITY (unleaded) 0.37 US gal
GASOLINE CONSUMPTION 0.48 US-gal/h
OIL (1.25 PINT CAPACITY) SAE 30 (above 32 °F)
SAE 5W-30(below 32 °F)
SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in) Champion J19LM
RECOMMENDED RPM idle 2000 rpm
under load 3100 rpm
TORQUE (MAX.) @ 2400 rpm 6.1 FT.- Lbs.
BORE 2 11/16in.
STROKE 2 3/64in.
DISPLACEMENT 11.57 cu. in.
OUTLET PRESSURE 1750 psi
FLOW RATE 2.5 gpm
DETERGENT INTAKE 0.2 gpm
WATER SUPPLY TEMPERATURE MAX.
SUCTION HEIGHT with cold water
LENGTH 18 1/2in
WIDTH 14 in
HEIGHT 36 in
WEIGHT (without accessories) 55 lbs
(50 °F) 3 ft.
140 °F
WARNING:
A spark arrester must be added to the muffler of this engine
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring
for, and using your High Pressure Washer.
• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner´s
Manual.
if it is to be used on any forest covered, brush covered or
grass covered unimproved land. The arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears authorized service center.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN HIGH PRESSURE WASHER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman High Pressure Washer is maintained an operated
according to the instructions in the owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and
workmanship.
If this Craftsman High Pressure Washer is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from
the date of purchase. If this Pressure Washer is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from
the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence,including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain
the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner´s manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CARFTSMAN HIGH PRESSURE WASHER TO THE
NEAREST SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE
THE PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives your 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, IL. 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENS
SAFETY RULES .................................................... 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 3
WARRANTY ........................................................... 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................... 4
INDEX .................................................................... 4
ACCESSORIES...................................................... 5
PACKING LIST ....................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ............................................................ 6
OPERATION ........................................................... 7
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 11
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......................... 14
STORAGE ............................................................. 15
TROUBLE - SHOOTING ...................................... 16
Assembly ....................................................... 6
Changeover Nozzle ....................................... 9
Customer Responsibilities ........................... 3
Engine
Air Cleaner ............................................... 12
Before Starting ........................................... 8
Carburetor Adjustments ............................ 14
Maintenance ............................................ 11
Oil Change ............................................... 13
Operation ................................................... 8
Spark Plug ............................................... 13
Storage .................................................... 15
Maintenance Schedul .................................. 11
Operation
Before Starting ........................................... 8
Cleaning Tips ........................................... 10
How to Use Your Power Washer ................ 9
Know Your Power Washer ......................... 7
To Start Engine .......................................... 8
INDEX
Pump
Service and Adjustments .......................... 14
Storage .................................................... 15
Repair Parts ................................................. 14
Safety Rules ................................................... 2
Service and Adjustments
Engine Speed .......................................... 14
Carburetor ................................................ 14
Pump ........................................................ 14
Specifications ................................................ 3
Storage
Engine ...................................................... 15
Sprayer .................................................... 15
Trouble Shooting ......................................... 16
Warranty ......................................................... 3
Washer
Customer Responsibilities .......................... 3
Maintenance ............................................ 11
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ACCESSORIES
These accessories were available when this Pressure Washer was produced. They are also available at most
Sears retail outlets and service centers.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS
HOUSE WASH DECK WASH VEHICLE WASH DEGREASER
74273 74274 74275 74276
ACCESSORIES
ROTATING NOZZLE HOUSE WASHING WAND 18" EXTENSION WAND SUCTION
HOSE
ASSY
74173 74174 74175 74188
1 1 ea Washer assy
2 1 ea Handle
3 2 ea Hex. head screws
(M 6x30)
4 2 ea Washer
PACKING LIST
5 2 ea Star handle
6 1 ea Clip
7 2 ea Sheet metal screw
8 1 ea Bracket
9 1 ea Spray Wand
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10 1 ea Gun with 25 ft pressure hose
11 1 ea Garden Hose Connector assy
(Quick coupler male + Female
garden Hose Connector)
12 1 ea Holding clip for spray wand
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ASSEMBLY
Before using the unit, please note the following point:
Once unit has been removed from carton inspect it carefully for damages.
Should you discover any damages please notify your local SEARS RETAIL STORE.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Screw driver
TO REMOVE FROM CARTON
• Remove spray gun and manual from carton.
• Remove all loose parts from carton.
• Cut down two corners of carton and lay end panel
flat.
• Remove any packing materials.
• Roll washer out of carton.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR WASHER
(See figure on page 7)
To attach handle
- Mount handle to frame and fasten securely using the
two hex. head screws with star handle and washers.
- Install bracket to handle using a screw driver and the
two sheet metal screws.
- Attach wand holding clip to engine.
- Attach the clip for the detergent suction hose to the
left handle.
To attach spray gun
- Push the spray wand into the trigger gun against the
spring tension and turn it as far as the stop. The spray
wand must lock into position.
- Screw the high-pressure hose to the high-pressure
outlet.
CHECKLIST
Ü Before starting check the crankcase oil level.
Ü Check the inside of the tank for any objects or
materials that could damage the pump and remove
them.
ATTACHING TO WATER SUPPLY
- The flow rate of the water supply must not fall below
3 GPM and the temperature must not exceed 140 °F.
- Screw quick coupler male to the water inlet.
- Screw female garden hose connector to your garden
hose. – The garden hose (
not supplied
) must be at
least 1/2 inch inside diameter. –
- Now connect the garden hose with the quick coupling to the water inlet.
- Screw the other end to the water faucet.
IMPORTANT:
When connecting the water inlet to the water supply
mains, local regulations of your water company must
be observed. In some areas the unit must not be
connected directly to the puplic drinking water supply.
This is to ensure that there is no feedback of detergents
into the water supply. Direct connection via receiver tank or backflow
preventer for example, is permitted.
The washer is not designed for suction of liquids
containing such solvents as gasoline, paint thinners,
oil, acids, etc.
Water can also be drawn from a standing water supply
such as a lake or a drum by means of suction.
- When drawing water from a lake or drum, you must
use a suction hose with filter (
not supplied).
- Remove the garden hose connector as this is not
used for suction operation.
- Connect the suction hose to the water inlet
connection.
- Suspend the filter in the water tank.
- Set engine control lever to "SLOW" position, until
water emerges from the nozzle.
IMPORTANT:
FOR NON PRESSURE WATER SOURCES D o
not exeed 36" elevation between pressure
washer and water supply and always use an inlet filter
or pump damage will occur.
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