Craftsman 020395 Operation Manual - Page 18

Check Gun and Spray Tip Extension Examinehoseconnectionto spraygun and makesure it is secure.Testtrigger by pressingit and makingsure it springs back into placewhenyou releaseit. Do not depress red button and test trigger. You should not be able to presstrigger. Replace spray gun immediatelyif it fails anyof thesetests. Spray Tip Maintenance A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure. The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a spray tip clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following these instructions: 1. Shut off engine and turn off water supply. 2. ALWAYSpoint spray gun in a safe direction, press red button and and squeezespray gun trigger to release retained high water pressure. _i, WARNING The high pressure stream of water that tahnisd eitsquuinpdmeernlytinpgrotdisuscueessc, alenacduint gthtorousegrhiosuksin injury and possible amputation. Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause injury. • Keephigh pressurehoseconnectedto pumpand spraygun whilesystemis pressurized. • ALWAYSpointspraygun in safedirection,pressred button andsqueezesprayguntriggerto releasehighpressuree, very time you stop engine. 3. Remove spray tip from end of spray tip extension. 4. Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material clogging or restricting spray tip (A). 5. Remove spray tip extension from spray gun. 6. Using a garden hose, remove additionaldebris by back flushing water through spray tip extension. Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds. 7. Reinstall spray tip into spray tip extension. 8. Reconnect spray tip extension to spray gun. 9. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and pump. Turn on water. 10. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your Pressure Washer. 11. Test pressure washer by operating with each quick connect spray tip. O-Ring Maintenance Purchasean O-Ring RepairKit at your local Searsor by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME(469-4663) or online at www.sears.com. It is not includedwith the pressurewasher.This kit includes replacemento-rings, rubber washerand water inletfilter. Referto the instructionsheet providedin the kit to serviceyour unit's o-rings. _i, WARNING The high pressure stream of water that tahnisd eitsquuinpdmeernlytinpgrotdisuscueessc, alenacduint gthtorousegrhiosuksin injury and possible amputation. • NEVERrepairleakingconnectionswith sealantof any kind. Replaceo-ring or seal. ENGINEMAINTENANCE _i, WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or _¢ electric shock. WHENADJUSTINGOR MAKINGREPAIRSTO YOUR PRESSURE WASHER • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug. WHENTESTINGFOR ENGINESPARK • Useapproved spark plug tester. • DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. Oil Oil Recommendations We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use special additives. Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected. oF °C \ 40 150046_8_8_6 32 .o 14 -4 -22 _o__ ;_30 °_20 _m 10 m0 -20 --_C ° -30 * Below40°F(4°C)the useof SAE30 will result in hardstarting. ** Above80°F(27°C)the useof 10W30maycauseincreasedoil consumptionC. heckoil levelmorefrequently. NceOrtTifEic:aStiyonnthmetaicrkoail nmdeAePtiInsgeIrLvSicAeCsyGmFb-2o,lAwPitIh "SJ/CF ENERGYCONSERVING"or higher, is an adcoceespntaobt laeltoeirl aret qaullitreemd opiel rcahtuarnegse. Uinsteerovfalssy. nthetic oil 18