Craftsman 580.752030 User manual

Operator'sManual
®
2000 PSi
1.9 GPM
Model No. 580.752030
PRESSUREWASHER
CUSTOMERHELPLINE
HOURS: Non. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)
Before usingthis product, readthis
manuatand foiiow ali SafetyRuIes
and Operating instructions=
ADV =RT =eCIA
Antes de utiiizar ei producto, iea este
manuaiy siga todas las RegIasde
Seguridade instrucciones de Uso=
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, [L 68179 U.S.A.
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Part No. 20379068 Draft - (04/04/2007)
®Safety
®AssemNy
®Operation
,, Maintenance
,, Parts
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WARRANTY.......................................... 2
SAFETYRULES...................................... 2-5
FEATURESANDCONTROLS.............................. 6
ASSEMBLY......................................... 7-9
OPERATION....................................... 10-13
SPECIFICATIONS..................................... 14
MAINTENANCE.................................... 15-19
STORAGE........................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................. 21
REPLACEMENTPARTS.............................. 22-28
NOTES............................................. 29
EMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTY..................... 30-31
ESPANOL......................................... 32-55
HOWTOORDERPARTS........................ BACKPAGE
If this pressurewasher faiis dueto a defectin materiai or workmanship within one year from the dateof purchase,return it to
any Searsstore, other Craftsman outlet, or SearsParts & RepairCenterin the UnitedStates or Canadafor free repair (or
replacementif repair proves impossible).
Ali warranty coverageapplies for only 90 days from dateof purchaseif this pressurewasher is ever usedfor commercial or
rentaipurposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso haveother rights which vary from stateto state.
Sears, Roebuck and Ce,, Heffman Estates, JL68179
Sears Canada Jnc,, Terente, 8ntarie, Canada MSB 2B8
Thisis the safety alert symbol, tt is used to alert yea to potentialpersenaminjary hazards. ObeyaHsafety messages
that fellow this symbemto avoid pessiNe injuryor death.
_Read this manual carefully and become familiar
..... with yourpressurewasher. Knew its applications,
itslimitations, and any hazardsinvolved.
Thesafety alert symboi (,_) is usedwith a signal word
(DAr/GER,CAUTION,WARNING),a pictorial and/or a safety
messageto alert you to hazards.BANGERindicatesa hazard
which, if not avoided, wi/'/resuIt in deathor serious injury.
WARNINGindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, cou/d
result in deathor serious injury. CAUTtONindicatesa hazard
which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate
injury. NOTICEindicatesa situation that could result in
equipment damage. Foiiow safety messagesto avoid or
reducethe risk of injury or death.
Hazard $ymhomsand Meanings
Toxic Furnes Kickback
SlipperySurface
Fire
Moving Parts
Fa_
Explosion
FlyingObiects
ElectricalShock
FluidInjection
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WARNING
Theengine exhaustfrom this productcontains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odoriess, coioriess, poison gas.
Breathingcarbon monoxide can cause headac!_e,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if
inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,
fainting, or poisoning.
*Operatepressure washer ONLYoutdoors.
, Keepexhaust gas from entering aconfined areathrough
windows, doors, ventilation intakes,or other openings.
o DO NOTstart or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area,
evenif windows anddoors are open.
o Use a respirator or rnaskwhenever there isa chancethat
vapors rnaybe inhaled.
, Readall instructions with mask so you arecertain the mask will
provide the necessaryprotection against inhalingharmful
vapors.
WARNING
_iir Risk of electrocution.
Contact with power source can cause electric
shock or burn.
• NEVER spraynearpowersource.
WARNING
Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fireor explosion cancause severe burns or
death=
WidENA#UING8U URAiNIN6FUEL
* TurnpressurewasherOFFandletit coo[atleast2 minutes
beforeremovingfuelcap.Loosencapslowly'to relievepressure
in tank.
* Fillor drainfueltankoutdoors.
o DONOToverfilltank.Allowspaceforfuelexpansion.
* Iffuelspi!ls,waituntilit evaporatesbeforestartingengine.
o Keepfuelawayfromsparks,openflames,pilotlights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
o DONOTlighta cigaretteorsmoke.
WidENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT
oEnsuresparkplug,muffler,fuelcap,andair cleanerarein
place.
, DONOTcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.
WIDEN8PERATINGEQUIPMENT
* DONOTtip engineor equiprnentat anglewhichcausesfuelto
spill.
o DONOTsprayflamrnabieliquids.
WIDENTRANSPORTING8U REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
, Transport/repairwithfue]tank EMPTYor withfuelshutoffvalve
OFF.
, Disconnectsparkplugwire.
WIDENSTOUINGFUEL8U EQUIP_dENTWiTidFUELIN TANE
*Storeawayfromfurnacesstoveswaterheaters,clothes
dryers,or otherappliancesthathavepilotlightor otherignition
sourcebecausetheycanignitefuelvapors.

WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury, Kickback will pull hand and arm
toward enginefaster than you can iet go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
• NEVERpull starter cord without first relieving spray gun
pressure.
o When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• After eachstarting attempt_where enginefails to run, always
point spray gun in safe direction and squeezespray gLmtrigger
to releasehigh pressure. Engagespray gun trigger lock.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid iniury when spray gun kicks back.
WARNING
Useof pressure washer cancreate puddles and
slippery surfaces.
Kickbackfrom spray gun cancause you to fail.
• Operatepressure washer frorn a stable surface.
• The cleaningarea should haveadequate slopes and drainageto
reducethe possibility of afall dueto slippery surfaces.
o Be extremelycareful if you rnust usethe pressure washer from
a ladder,scaf%ding_ or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gLmwith both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
WARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damagefueI tank causing a fire.
• DONOTtouchhotpartsandAVOIDhotexhaustgases.
•Allowequipmentto coolbeforetouching.
• Keepatleast5feet (152cm) ofclearanceonall sidesof
pressurewasherincludingoverhead.
• Codeof FederalRegulation(CFR)Title36 Parks,Forests,and
PublicPropertyrequireequipmentpoweredbyaninternal
combustionengineto haveasparkarrester rnaintainedin
effectiveworkingorder,complyingto USDAForestservice
standard5100-1Cor laterrevision.IntheStateofCaliforniaa
sparkarresteris requiredundersection4442oftheCalifornia
Publicresourcescode.Otherstatesrnayhavesimilarlaws.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, ieading to serious injury and
_ossible amputation,
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
• DONOTallow CHILDRENto operate pressure washer.
o NEVERrepair high pressure hose. Replaceit.
• NEVERrepair leaking connections with sealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ring or seal.
• NEVERconnect high pressure hoseto nozzle extension.
o Keephigh pressure hoseconnectedto purnp and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeezespray
gun trigger to releasehigh pressure, everytime you stop
engine. Engagetrigger lock when not in use.
• NEVERaim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.
o DO NOTsecure spray gun in open position.
• DO NOTleavespray gun unattended while rnachineis running.
oNEVERusea spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or
trigger guard in place andin working o!der.
o Always be certain spray gun, nozzlesand accessories are
correctly attached.
WARNING
Unintentionalsparking can result in fire or
'_¢ electric shock,
WidENADJUSTINGGRJVIAKINGI_EPAIRSTGYGUR
PRESSIJi_EWASHER
o Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthesparkplugandplace
thewirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WidENTESTINGFGRENGINESPARK
o Useapprovedsparkplugtester.
• DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.

WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
7ands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
•NEVERoperate pressure washer without protective housing or
covers.
• DO NOTwea! loose clothing jewelry or anything that may be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
, Tie up long hai! and remove jewelry.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury=
_Spray can sp ash back or propei objects.
Always wear safetygoggles when using this equipment or in
vicinity of where equipment is in use.
Beforestarting the pressure washer, be sureyou are wearing
adequatesafety goggles.
NEVERsubstitute safety glasses for safety goggles.
High pressure spray may damagefragiie items inciuding
iass.
DONOTpointspraygunatglasswheninjetspraymode.
NEVERaimspraygunatplants.
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damageit and
shorten its life.
Ifyouhavequestionsaboutintendeduse,askdealeror contact
Sears.
NEVERoperateunitswith brokenor missingpa!ts,or without
protectivehousingor covers.
DONOTby-passanysafetydeviceonthis rnachine.
DONOTtamperwith governedspeed.
DONOToperatepressurewasheraboveratedpressure.
DONOTmodifypressurewasherinanyway.
Beforestartingpressurewasherincoldweathercheckall parts
oftheequipmentto besureicehasnotformedthere.
NEVERrnovemachinebypulB_gon hoses.Usehandle
providedon unit.
Checkfuelsystemfor leaksor signs ofdeterioration,suchas
chafedor spongyhose,!ooseor missingclampsor damaged
tankorcap.Correctalldefectsbeforeoperatingpressure
washer.
Thisequipmentisdesignedto beusedwith Searsauthorized
partsONLY.If equipmentis usedwith partsthatDONOT
complywith rninimumspecifications,userassumesall risks
andliabilities.

KNOWYOURPRESSUREWASHER
,r' F I-_Read the Operator's Manual and safety ruJesbefore operating yourpressure washer.
....Comparetheillustrationswithyourpressurewashertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationsofvariouscontrolsand
adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference.
A =ReooiJStarter -- Usedfor starting the engine manuaiiy.
B - Oil Fill/Dipstick -- Check,add and drain engine oil here.
C- Pump -- Deveiopshigh pressure.
D=Automatic CoolDown System -- Cycleswater through
pump whenwater reaches125°o155%,Warm water wiii
dischargefrom pump onto ground. This system prevents
internalpump damage.
E - High Pressure Nose -- Connectone end to water pump
and the other end to spray gun.
F =Adjastahie NozzleExtension-- Attachto spray gun to
useadjustabie nozzte=Adjust for high or iow pressure;
narrow or fan spray.
G - Spray Gun-- Controisthe appiication of water onto
cleaningsurface with trigger device.Includestrigger lock.
N =Warning/Operating [nstractiena Tag -- identifies
hazardsand proper procedureto start/stop pressure
washer=
J =Fael Tank-- Fiiitank with regular unleadedfuel. Atways
leaveroom for fuel expansion.
items Not Shown:
Air Filter -- Protectsengine by filtering dust and debris out
of intake air=
Data Tag (near rear of base plate) -- Provides modei and
serial number of pressure washer=Pieasehavethese readily
availableif caiiing for assistance.
HighPressureOutlet -- Connectionfor high pressure hose.
Primer BaJh-- Preparesa coid enginefor starting=
Safety GoggJes-- AIways usethe enclosedsafety goggies
when running your pressure washer.
Throttle Lever -- Sets engine in starting mode for recoil
starter and stops a running engine.
Water thief -- Connectionfor garden hose.

Yourpressurewasherrequiressomeassemblyandisready
foruseonlyafterithasbeenproperlyservicedwiththe
recommendedoilandfuel.
tfyon haveany prnNemswith the assembly of your
pressurewasher, please call the pressurewasher hempline
at 1o800o222o3136.
UNPACKTHEPRESSUREWASHER
1. Removeeverything from carton exceptpressure washer.
2. Opencarton completely bycutting eachcorner from top
to bottom.
3. Removepressure washer from carton.
CARTONCONTENTS
Checkali contents, if any parts are missing or damaged,call
the pressure washer hetplineat 1o800o222o3136.
° Main Unit
° Handle
, Wheel Kit
, High PressureHose
, Spray Gun
, Adjustable Nozzb Extension
, Oil Bottle
° Parts Bag (which includes the following):
, Operator's Manual
, Owner's Registration Card
, SafetyGoggtes
*MeshAccessory Bag
Becomefamiliar with eachpiecebefore assemblingthe
pressure washer. Identify aiI contents with the illustration on
page 6. If any parts are missing or damaged,callthe
pressure washer hetp%e at 1o880-222o3136.
ASSEMBLINGPRESSUREWASHER
Your Craftsmanpressure washer will need assembly before
operation:
1. FilI out and send in registration card.
2. Attach handIeto main unit.
3. Instali wheel kit.
4. Add oii to engine crankcase.
5. Add fuel to fuel tank.
6. Connectpressure hoseto spray gun and pump.
7. Connectwater suppiy to pump.
8. Attach nozzleextensionto spray gun.
Attach Handle
1. Placehandle (A) onto base(B). Makesure holes in
handlealign with holeson base.
2. Insert carriagebolts (g) through holesfrom outside of
unit and attach a plastic knob (D) from inside of unit.
Tighten by hand.
install Wheel Kit
Thewheel kit is designedto greatiy improve the portabifity of
your pressure washer.
NOTE:Wheelkit is not intendedfor over-the-road use.
install the wheel kit as faiiews:
1. Placethe bottom ofthe pressure washer frame on a flat,
evensurface.
2. Slidea wheel (A) overthe axle pin (B).
NOTE:Besure to install wheel with raisedhub inboard.
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3. Slideaxle pin through hole (C)in frame.
4. Retainwheel on axle pin with retainingpin (D).
5. Repeatstep 2 through 4 to secure second wheel.

Add Engine OiJ
1. Placepressure washer on a fiat, Ieveisurface.
2. Cleanarea around oii fiii and remove yeiiow oii fiii
cap/dipstick.
NOTE:See Oil Recommendationsin Maintenancesection.
Verify provided oii bottle is the correct viscosity for current
ambient temperature.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowiy pour contents of
provided oil bottie into oil fill opening.
NSTICE
improper treatment of pressurewasher can damageit and
shorten its life.
DONOTattempttocrankor sta!ttheenginebeforeit hasbeen
properlyservicedwiththerecommendedoil.Thismayresultin
anenginefailure.
4. Replaceoil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten.
Add Faei
Fuel must meet these requirements:
, Clean,fresh, unteadedgaso%e.
, A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON).Highaltitude
use,see HighAltitude.
o Gasolinewith up to 10% ethanol (gasohoi) or up to 15%
MTBE(methyi tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
WARNING
Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fireor explosion can causesevere burns or
death.
WHENADDINGFUEL
,,,TurnpressurewasherOFFandletit coolatleast2 minutes
beforeremovingfuelcap.Loosencapslowlyto relievepressure
in tank.
• Fillfueltankoutdoors.
o DONOToverfilltank.Allowspaceforfuelexpansion.
• Iffuelspills waituntilit evaporatesbeforestartingengine.
Keepfuelawayfrornsparks,openflames,pilotlights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
DONOTlighta cigaretteorsmoke.
Cieanareaaround fuel fiii cap, removecap.
Siowiy add regular unleadedfuel (A) to fuet tank (B). Be
carefui not to overfiii. Aiiow about 1.5" (4 cm) (C) oftank
space for fuel expansion.
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1.
2.
Avoid pressure washer damage.
Failureto follow Operator's Manualfor fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
DONOTuseunapprovedgasolinesuchasE85.
DONOTmixoil ingasoline.
DONOTmodifyengineto runon alternatefuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabiiizerwhen adding fuei. SeeStorage. Ali fuel is not the
same. if you experiencestarting or performanceprobiems
after using fuei, switch to a different fuel provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operateon gasoiine. The
emission control system for this engine is EM(Engine
Modifications).
3. Install fuel cap and wait for anyspilled fuelto evaporate.
CAUTJSN!AlcohoI-biendedfuels (catiedgasohoI,ethanol or
methanol) canattract moisture, which leadsto separationand
formation of acids during storage.Acidic gas candamagethe
fuel system ofan engine while in storage.
To avoid engine probiems, the fuet system should be treated
with a fuel preserver or emptied beforestorage of 30 days or
longer, if adding a fuel preserver,fili the fuel tank with fresh
fuei. if only partialiy tiffed, air in the tank wiii promote fue!
deterioration during storage, if fuel preserver is not used,
drain the fuel tank, start the engine and iet it run untii the fuel
linesand carburetor are empty. Usefresh fuei next season.
SeeStoragefor additional information.
NEVERuseengine or carburetor cteaner products in the fuel
tank as permanent damagemay occur.
High Altitude
At aititudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum
85 octane /85 AKI (89 RON)gasoline is acceptable.To
remainemissions compiiant, high aititude adjustment is
required. Operationwithout this adjustment wiii cause
decreasedperformance, increasedfuet consumption, and
increasedemissions. Seea qualified Searsdealerfor high
altitude adjustment information. Operationof the engine at
altitudes beiow 2,500 feet (762 meters)with the high altitude
kit is not recommended.

Connect Hose and Water $uppty te Pemp 4. Runwater through garden hosefor 30 secondsto flush
it of debris. Turn off water.
iMPORTANT:DONOTsiphon standing water for the water
supply. Use ONLYcoid water (iess than IO0°F).
5. Connectgarden hose(not to exceed50 feet in length) to
water inlet. Tighten by hand.
NOTE:Removeand discard the shipping caps from the
pump's high pressure outlet and water intet before attaching
hoses.
1. Uncoil higil pressure hoseand attach one end of hoseto
baseof spray gun. Tighten by hand.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
_ quipment produces can cut througll skin and its
underlying tissues, ieading to serious injury and
_ossible amputation.
*NEVERconnect high pressure hoseto nozzleextension.
* Keephigh pressure hose connectedto purnp and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
,Always becertain spray gun, nozzlesand accessories are
correctly attached.
Attach other end of high pressure hoseto higI1pressure
outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.
3. Beforeconnectinggarden hoseto water inlet, inspect
inlet screen (A). Cleanscreenif it contains debris or have
it replacedif damaged.00 NOTrue pressure washer if
inlet screen is damaged or missing.
Using a OneWay Valve(vacuum breakeror checkvalve) at
inlet cancause pump or inlet connector darnaqe.
ThereMUSTbeatleasttenfeetof unrestrictedgardenhose
betweenthepressurewasherinletandanydevice,suchasa
vacuumbreakeror checkvalve.
Damageto equipmentresultingfrom failureto followthis
instructionwillvoidwarranty.
6. Turn ONwater, point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.
VARNING
>/_-_l_ Riskof eyeinjury=
_Spray_ cansp ash back or propel objects.
Alwayswearsafetygoggleswhenusingthis equipmentor in
vicinityof whereequipmentisin use.
Beforestartingthepressurewasher,besureyouarewearing
adequatesafetygoggles.
NEVERsubstitutesafetyglassesfor safetygoggles.
ChecMist Before Starting Engine
Reviewthe unit to ensureyou haveperformed all of the
following:
1. Besure to read SafetyRu/esand Operationsections
before usingthe pressure washer.
2. Makesure handie is in placeand secure.
3. Checkthat oii has beenaddedto proper level in engine
crankcase.
4. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
5= Checkfor proper hoseconnections (high pressure and
water suppiy) and that thereare no kinks, cuts, or
damageto the high pressure hose.
6. Provideproper water supply (not to exceed IO0°F).

HOWTO USEYOURPRESSUREWASHER
If you haveany problems operatingyour pressure washer,
pleasecall the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
Pressure Washer Lecatien
PressureWasherClearance
WANNING
Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibies,
structures or damagefuei tank causing a fire.
• Keepatleast5ft. (152cm)clearanceonall sidesofpressure
washerincludingoverhead.
Macepressure washer outdoors in an areathat wiii not
accumulate deadtyexhaustgas. DONOTplacepressure
washer where exhaustgas (A) could accumulateand enter
inside or be drawn into a potentiaily occupied building.
Ensureexhaustgas is kept awayfrom any windows, doors,
ventiiation intakes, or other openingsthat can aliow exhaust
gasto coiiect in a confined area. Prevaiiingwinds and air
currents should be taken into considerationwhen positioning
_ressurewasher.
WARNING
Runningengine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorbss, coiorbss, poison gas.
Breathingcarbon monoxide can causeheadache,
fatigue, dizziness,vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea,fainting or death.
.OperatepressurewasherONLYoutdoors.
• Keepexhaustgasfromenteringaconfinedareathrough
windows,doors,ventilationintakes,or otheropenings.
• DONOTstat or runengineindoorsor in anenclosedarea,
evenif windowsanddoorsareopen.
To Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your engine-powered pressurewa@er for the first
time, foiiow these instructions step-by-step. This information
also applies wheneveryou start tile engine after you havelet
the pressure washer sit idle for at bast a day.
1. Placepressure washer outside near an water source
capabieof suppiying water at a flow rategreater than
2.9gaiions per minute and no iess than 20 PSi at
pressurewasher end of garden hose.
2. Checkthat higil pressure hose istightly connectedto
spray gun and pump. SeeAssemby for iiiustrations.
3. Makesure unit is in a ieveiposition.
4. Connectgarden hoseto water intet on pressure washer
pump.
5. Turn ONwater, point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
trigger to purge pump system of air and impurities.
NOTICE
DONOTrun the pump without the water supply connected
and turned oil.
_ amageto equipmentresultingfrom failureto followthis
instructionwillvoidwarranty
6. Attach nozzIeextension to spray gun. Tighten by hand.
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7. Engagetrigger iock (A) on spray gun trigger,
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