Craftsman 580.768040 User Manual
Operators Manual
6.5 Horsepower 2500 PSI
2.5 GPM
HIGH PRESSURE WASHER
CLEANING SYSTEM
Model No. 580.768040
HOURS: Mon, - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read this
manual and follow all its Safety Rules
and Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.coin/craftsman
Part No- B3610 Draft 2 (4/5/99) Printed in the U.S.A.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty
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Assembly ........................................................................ 4
Ooeration ........................................................................5-9
Maintenance...................................................10-13
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2-3
Storage............................................................................14
Troubleshooting
Replacements parts.....................................................17-25
Emissions Warranty
How to order parts and
request sennce...................................................Back page
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WARRANTY
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON
CRAFTSMAN CLEANING SYSTEM
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Cleaning System is maintained and operated
according to the instructions in the owner's manual. Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and
' workmanship.
If this washer is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies'for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
If this Cleaning System is used for rental purposes, this warranty appiies for only 30 days after date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items such as spark plugs or air fitters, which become worn during normal use.
• Repajrs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including damage resulting from no water being
supplied to pump or failure to maintaiffthe equipment according-to the instmctions contained In the owner's
manual. ’
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE HIGH CLEANING SYSTEM TO THE
NEAREST SEARS service center or dealer IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept 81 TWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ft WARNING: 0
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to №e State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
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Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon
monoxide gas. This dangerous gas, if breathed in
sufficient concentrations, can cause
unconsciousness or even death. Operate this
equipment only in the open air where adequate
ventilation is available.
other reproductive harm. .
CAUTION! Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
DANGER! When transporting, setting up,
adjusting or making repairs to your cleaning
system, always disconnect the spark plug wire
and place it v^ere it cannot contact the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are
EXPLOSIVE. Do not permit smoking, open flames,
sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling
gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine.
Allow unit to''cooi for 2 minutes before refueling.
Comply with all laws regulating storage and
handling of gasoline.
Locate this cleaning system in areas away from
combustible materials, combustible fumes or dust.
The high pressure equipment is designed to be
used with Sears authorized parts only. If you use
this equipment with parts that do not comply with
minimum specifications, the user assumes ail risks
and liabilities.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if
inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,
fainting or poisoning. The harmful elements may
cause property damage or severe injury.
Do not allow CHILDREN to operate the cleaning
system at any time.
Operate engine only at governed speed. Running
the engine at excessive speeds increases the
hazard of personal injury. Do not tamper with parts
which may increase or decrease the governed
speed.
Do not wear ioose clothing, jewelry or anything
that may be caught in the starter or other rotating
parts.
Before starting ttie cleaning system in cold
weather, check all parts of the equipment and be
sure ice has not formed there.
Units with broken or missing parts, or without
protective housing or covers should NEVER be
operated.
The muffler and dual element air cleaner must be
installed and in good condition before operating
the cleaning system. These components act as
spark arrestors if the engine backfires.
Check the fuel system for leaks or signs of
deterioration such as chafed or spongy hose,
loose or missing clamps or damaged tank or cap.
Correct all defects before operating the cleaning
.system.
Do not spray flamnnable liquids.
Never allow any part of the body to come In
contact with the fluid stream. DO NOT come in
contact with a fluid stream created by a leak in the
high pressure hose.
High pressure streams of fluid this equipment
produces can pierce skin and its underlying
tissues, leading to serious injury and possible
amputation.
Never aim the gun at people, animats or plants.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airtxjme and % at high
Always wear eye protection when you use this
equipment or when you are in the vicinity where
the equipment is in use.
Operate the pressure at no more than the PSI fluid
pressure rat^ for. your cleaning system.
Never move the machine by putting on the high
pressure hose. Use the handle provided on the
top of the unit.
Always be certain the spray gun, nozzles and
accessories are correctly attached.
Never use a spray gun which does not have a
trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in
working order.
Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a
chancb that vapors may be inhaied. Read all
instmctions with the mask so you are certain the
mask will provide the necessary protection against
inhaling harmful v^ors.
High pressure spray may damage fragile items
including glass. Do not point spray gun at glass
when in the jet spray mode.
Keep the hose connected to machine or the spray
gun while the system is pressurized.
Disconnecting the hose while the unit is
pressurized is dangerous.
Hold the spray gun firmly in your hand before you
start the unit. Failure to do so could result In an
injury from a whipping spray gun. Do not leave the
spray gun unattended while the machine is
running.
The cleaning area should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the possiblli^ of a fall due
to slippery surfaces.
Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal
electric shock may result.
Do not secure trigger gun in the pull-back (open)
position.
Do not by-pass any safety device on this machine.
The muffier and engine heat up during operation
and remain hot immediately after shutting it down.
Avoid contact with a hot muffler or engine or you
could be severely burned.
Operate and store this unit on a stable surface.
Always store cleaning system v\rith the
Dial-a-Cleaner™ knob in the OFF position.
High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear,
kinking, abuse, etc. Water spraying from a leak is
capable of ir^ecting material into skin, inspect
hose each time before using it. Check ail hoses for
cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, or
damage or movement of couplings. If any of these
conditions exist, replace hose immediately. Never
repair high pressure hose. Replace it with another
hose that meets minimum pressure rating of your
cleaning system.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS “ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.”
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
The following parts are shipped loose with your
cleaning system:
• Main Unit — Cleaning system with wheels,
chemical tanks, guide handle.
• High Pressure Hose (already connected to pump)
• Parts Box (which includes items listed beiow)
• Spray Gun
• Wand Extension with Hi/Lo Adjustable Nozzle
• Engine Oil
• Three-pack of chemical concentrates
• Manual Bag (which includes the items listed
below)
• Owner’s Manual
• Nozzle Cleaner Kit
• “0--RingKit
• Tank Labels
Become familiar with each piece before assembling
the cleaning system. Ched< ail contents against the
illustration on Page 5. If any parts are missing or
damaged, call the Procure Washer HalpUne-at
1-800-222-3136. '
TO REMOVE CLEANING SYSTEM
FROM CARTON
• Remove loose parts and parts box included with
your cleaning system.
• Slice two comers at guide handle end of carton
from top to bottom so the panel can be folded
down flat.
• Raise guide handle, secure in place.
• Roll the cleaning system out the open end of the
carton.'
• Check carton for additional loose parts.
HOWTO SET UP YOUR CLEANING
SYSTEM
For the most part, your Craftsman High Pressure
Cleaning System has been assembled at the factory.
You must, however, assemble the spray gun and attach
it to th^ high pressure hose.
• Cut the tie wraps on the high pressure hose and
connect high pressure hose to gun. Tighten by hand.
Attach nozzle extension to spray gun.
Lift the handle to
upright position and
slide the locking
caps into place
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR HIGH CLEANING SYSTEM
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating yoUt cleaning system. Compare the
illustrations with your cleaning system to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments.
Spray Gun
Detergent and Chemical Reservoir
Tanks with tetter and Baffle
Adjustable Nozzle
High Pressure Hose
Water Inlet
Air Filter
Dial-A-Cleaner"*
Selector Knob
Pressure
Command^**
Adjustable Nozzle - Adjust for high or low pressure;
narrow or fan spray.
Air Filter - Dry type filter element limits the amount of
dirt and dust that gets in the engine.
Detergent and Chemical Reservoir Tanks with
Filter and Baffle - Used to provide detergent or other
chemicals to the low pressure water stream.
Dial-A-Cleaner™ Selector Knob - Selects any one
of three chemicals or selects the clean water system
rinse.
High Pressure Hose - Connect one end to the spray
gun. The other should already be connected to the
high pressure outlet.
on Fill Cap
Pump
Oil Fill Cap - Fill engine with oil here. See page 8 for
oit'recommendations.
Pressure Command™ - Sets engine speed to
control output water pressure.
Pump - Develops high pressure water.
Spray Gun - Controls the application of water onto
cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety
latch.
Water Inlet - Connection for garden hose.
HOWTO USE YOUR CLEANING SYSTEM
Read these instmctions and leam how to use your
cleaning system before you attempt to start your
cleaning system. If you have any problems operating
your cleaning system, please call the pressure washer
helpline at 1-800-222'3136.
How To Use the Adjustable Nozzle
WARNING! Never adjust spray pattern when
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spraying. Never put hands in front of the nozzle
when adjusting the spray.
Push the nozzle fon/vard for low pressure. Pull the
nozzle backward until it “snaps" into place to
achieve high pressure.
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle
between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
• Damage to the surface may occur if you get spray
nozzle too close to it.
Cleaning With The Adjustable Nozzle and Applying Chemical
IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washer cleaning systems. Household
detergents could damage the pump.
WARNING! You must attach all hoses before
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Up to three,(3) different solutions can be carried on the
cleaning system at one time. To apply detergent follow
these steps:
• Dilution is necessary when using the supplied
you start the engine. Starting the engine without
‘ all the hoses connected and without the water
turned ON will damage the pump.
chemical packets. Simply snip one comer of the
plastic pouch, pour the chemical into the tank, then
fill the tank with clean water. Label tanks with the
provided tank labels.
Pull nozzle
backward for high
pressure.
Twisting the nozzle adjusts the spray pattern from a
narrow to a “fan" pattern.
Twist nozzle
clockwise for
narrow spray.
Push nozzle forward
for low pressure.
Twist nozzle
counterclockwise for
“fan" pattern.
Pour chemical into one of
the tanks labeled A,B,C
If using another chemical designed for use wth
pressure washers, prepare the chemical solution as
required by the chemical manufacturer. Fill
chemical reservoir(s) with the prepared solution as
needed.
Rotate the Dial-A-Cleaner'''” selector knob to the
letter corresponding to the desired reservoir.
Push the adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure
mode. Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle
in high pressure position.
Review the use of the adjustabie nozzle.
Connect garden hose to water inlet (see TO
START CLEANING SYSTEM on page 8), check
that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump (see ASSEMBLY on page 4), and start
engine.
Connect Garden
Hose Here
After you have applied detergent, scour the surface
with the high pressure water stream and then rinse it
clean, as follows:
• Pull adjustable nozzle backward until it snaps to get
high pressure mode. Chemical will not flow when in
the high pressure mode.
• Adjust Pressure Command™ control to obtain
desired water pressure.
• Expand the spray pattern for a more gerrtle rinsing
action. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working
down with same action as for cleaning.
CAUTION! Test a small area of the surface to
be cleaned. Make sure there is no damage
caused by the high pressure spray.
CAUTION! Before starting your Cleaning
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• Start at lower portion of area to be washed and
• Allow detergent to ‘soak in’ between 3-5 minutes)
System, make sure you have read and followed
the instructions in the sections “Before Starting
the Cleaning System" on page 8 and “To Start
the Cleaning System" on page 8.
WARNING! Be extremely careful if you must
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use the cleaning system from a ladder,
scaffolding or any other relatively unstable
location. 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 a climbing
apparatus.
work upward, using long, even overlapping strokes.
before washing and rinsing. Reappiy as needed to
prevent surface from drying.
Wash and Rinse Surface
This Craftsman Cleaning System permits regulation of
output water pressure by varying the engine speed.
The Pressure Command™ found on the front pane!
may be set, as followsi
Pressure
Duty
Application
Low to High
Light Medium Heavy
Auto Concrete Paint removal
Boat Driveway Degreasing
Furniture Deck
RINSE SYSTEM AFTER EVERY USE
It is imperative that the chemical selector system be
rinsed aftefeach use to prevent clogging or leaks:
• Fill the System Rinse reservoir with clean water.
• Before disconnecting the water supply, start your
cleaning system.
CAUTION! Before starting your Cleaning
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System, make sure you have read and followed
the instructions in the sections “Before Starting
the Cleaning System” on page 8 and To Start
the Cleaning System" on page 8.
Push adjustable nozzle fonward to get low pressure
mode.
Rotate the Dial-A-Cleaner™ selector knob to the
letter corresponding to the System Rinse tank. As
clean rinse water is drawn through the system,
continue the flow until no detergent foam is
observed.
Rotate the Dial-A-Cleaner™ selector knob to the
OFF position.
BEFORE STARTING THE CLEANING
SYSTEM
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WARNING! Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Always leave room for expansion.
To operate the engine you will need to do the following:
Add Engine Oil
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's
SAE viscosity grade according to your expected
operating temperature:
colder * 40°F ■■■'■in » warmer
5W30 SAE 30
Although multi-viscosity oils {5W30,10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
pils will result in increased oil consumption when used
above 40“F. Check your engine oil level more
frequently to avoid possible damage from running low
on oil.
• Place cleaning system on a level surface
• Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.
Pour oil from enclosed bottle into the oil fill opening
until oil reaches the point of overflowing. Do not
overfill.
CAUTION! Experience indicates that alcohol
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To add fuel to engine:
• Clean area around fuel cap, remove cap.
• Add regular unleaded gasoline, slowly, to the fuel
Important: Never mix oil with gasoline.
• install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
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.
tank.
TO START THE CLEANING SYSTEM
The best way to start your cleaning system engine for
the first time is to follow these instructions step-by
step. This starting information also applies whenever
you start the engine after you have let the cleaning
system sit idle for at least a day.
• Place the cleaning system in an area close enough
to an outside water source that can flow at a rate of
at least 3.0 gallons per minute. Connect a garden
hose to the water spout.
• Check that the high pressure hose is tightly
connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See
ASSEMBLY section on page 4.
• Check inlet screen on the water inlet. If the screen
is dirty, clean before attaching a garden hose. If the
screen is damaged, do not connect to the garden
hose. Replace with screen provided in maintenance
kit or call 1-600-366-PART to order a replacement
inlet screen.
• Attach the the garden hose to the water inlet.
• Turn on the water.
• Install oil fill cap, hand tighten securely.
Add Gasoline
• Use regular unleaded gasoline with the cleaning
system engine. Fuel tank capacity is 3 U.S. quarts.
DANGER! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
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fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do
not smoke when filling fuel tank.
DANGER! Do not operate or refuel engine
with spark plug access hole cover removed.
Allow engine to cool 2 minutes before refueling.
CAUTION! Do not run pump without the water
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supply connected and turned on. You must
follow this caution or the pump will be damaged.
Remove the adjustable nozzle extension from the
spray gun.
Pull the trigger on the spray gun and hold until a
steady stream of water flows from the gun.
Engage the safety iatch on the spray gun.
Attach adjustable nozzle extension onto spray gun.
Move choke lever to “CHOKE” position.
Note: If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, move choke lever to “RUN.”
• Move engine control to “ON.”
Note: The Pressure Command™ may be placed in
any position during starting or operation.
• When the engine starts, gradually move the choke
control from one position to the next until it is in the
“Run"’position.
• Disengage the spray gun safety iatch.
HOWTO STOP YOUR CLEANING SYSTEM
• Move the engine control switch to the “OFF”
position.
Turn fuel shut-off valve to “ON” position.
• Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until you feel
some resistance. Then pull cord r^idly to
overcome compression, prevent kicldiack and start
the engine. Let rope return to starter slowly.
Note: If after 3 pulls the engine fails to start,
disengage the spray gun safety latch, squeeze the
trigger to relive water pressure, re-engage the spray
gun safety latch, move the choke control to the “Run”
position and pull the recoil starter handle rapidly (three
pulls maximum).
• Turn fuel shut-off valve to “OFF” position.
• Simply shutting off the engine will not release
pressure in the system. Squeeze trigger on the
spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.
Note: A small amount of water will squirt out when
you release the pressure.
• Rotate the Dial-A-Cleaner™ selector knob to the
"OFF” position to prevent chemical leakage.
SIPHONING
DO NOT siphon standing water for your water supply.
Contaminated, brackish or dirty water can damage the
pump. Connect only to household water supply.
TIPS
Never use the garden hose inlet to siphon
detergent or wax.
if you hold the spray nozzle too far away from the
object being cleaned, washing will not be as
effective.
Always store the cleaning system with the Dial-A-
Cleaner"^“ selector knob to the “OFF’ position.
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