Craftsman 580.752260 User manual

Operator'siVlanual
®
2700 PSi MAX
2.3 GPM MAX
Model No. 580.752260
PRESSUREWASHER
CUSTOMERHELPLINE
HOURS: Non. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)
;ii !lWARNING
Before usingthis product, readthis
manualand follow all SafetyRules
and Operating Instructions.
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[_ I ADVERTENCIA
Antes de utilizar el producto, lea este
manualy siga todas las Reglasde
Seguridade Instrucciones de Uso.
,, Safety
,,Assembly
,, Operation
•Maintenance
•Parts
,, Espafiol, p. 32
Thispressurewasherisratedin accordanceto thePressureWasherManufactureAssociation(PWMA)standardPW101(TestingandRating
Performanceof PressureWashers).
Estalimpiadoraa presi6nestAclasificadaconformeala normaPW101(comprobaciOny clasificaciOnde rendimientodelimpiadorasa
presi6n)delaAsociaciOndefabricantesdebombasapresi6n(PressureWasherManufactureAssociation,PWMA).
Sears, RoebuckandCo., RoffrnanEstates,IL 50179 U.S.A.
Visit ourCraftsman website:www.craftsman.com
Part No. 205903GS Draft D (02/22/2008)

WARRANTY.......................................... 2
SAFETYRULES...................................... 2-5
FEATURESANDCONTROLS.............................. 6
ASSEMBLY........................................ 7-10
OPERATION....................................... 11-15
SPECIFICATIONS..................................... 16
MAINTENANCE.................................... 17-21
STORAGE........................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................. 23
REPLACEMENTPARTS.............................. 24-29
EMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTY..................... 30-31
ESPANOL......................................... 32-55
HOWTO ORDERPARTS........................ BACKPAGE
ONE-YEARFULLWARRAHTYONCRAFTSMAHPRESSUREWASHER
If this pressurewasher fails dueto a defectin material 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).
All warranty coverageapplies for only 90 days from dateof purchaseif this pressure washer is ever usedfor commercial or
rentalpurposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso haveother rights which vary from stateto state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60178
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 288
,_ Thisisthe safetyalert symbol.It isusedto alert youtopotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyall safetymessages
thatfollow thissymboltoavoid possibleinjuryor death.
_Read this manualcarefully and becomefamiliar
with yourpressurewasher. Knowits applications,
its limitations, and any hazardsinvolved.
Thesafety alert symbol (_.) is usedwith a signal word
(DANGER,CAUTION,WARNING),a pictorial and/or a safety
messageto alert you to hazards.BANGERindicatesa hazard
which, if not avoided, willresult in deathor serious injury.
WARNINGindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in deathor serious injury. CAUTIONindicatesa hazard
which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate
injury. NOTICEindicatesa situation that could result in
equipment damage. Follow safety messagesto avoid or
reducethe risk of injury or death.
Hazard Symbolsand Meaninos
ToxicFumes Kickback
2 5-
SlipperySurface Fall
Fire Explosion
ElectricalShock
FluidInjection
Operator'sManual
MovingParts FlyingObjects HotSurface
© SearsBrands, LLC

WARHJNG
Theengineexhaustfromthisproductcontains
chemicalsknowntotheState of California tocause
cancer,birthdefects,or otherreproductiveharm.
WARNING
Certain componentsinthis productand relatedaccessories
containchemicals knownto the State of California
to causecancer,birthdefectsor otherreproductiveharm.
Wash handsafter handling.
WARNING
Runningengine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathingcarbon monoxide can cause headache,
_ atigue, 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.
*OperatepressurewasherONLYoutdoors.
*Keepexhaustgasfromenteringaconfinedareathrough
windows,doors,ventilationintakes,or otheropenings.
*DONOTstartor runengineindoorsor in anenclosedarea,
evenif windowsanddoorsareopen.
*Usea respiratoror maskwheneverthereisa chancethat
vaporsmaybeinhaled.
* Readall instructionswith masksoyouarecertainthemaskwill
providethenecessaryprotectionagainstinhalingharmful
vapors.
WARHIHG
_¢ isk of electrocution.
Contactwith power source can causeelectric
shock or burn.
* NEVERspraynearpowersource.
WARNING
Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fireor explosion cancause severe burns or
death.
WHENADDIHGORDRAININGFUEL
*TurnpressurewasherOFFandletit coolatleast2 minutes
beforeremovingfuelcap.Loosencapslowlyto relievepressure
in tank.
* Fillor drainfueltankoutdoors.
* DONOToverfilltank.Allowspaceforfuelexpansion.
* Iffuelspills,waituntilit evaporatesbeforestartingengine.
* Keepfuelawayfromsparks,openflames,pilotlights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
* DONOTlighta cigaretteorsmoke.
WHENSTARTIN6EQUIPMENT
*Ensuresparkplug,muffler,fuelcap,andair cleanerarein
place.
* DONOTcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.
WHENOPERATINGEQUIPMENT
*DONOTtip engineor equipmentat anglewhichcausesfuelto
spill.
* DONOTsprayflammableliquids.
WHENTRANSPORTINGORREPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
*Transport/repairwithfueltank EMPTYor withfuelshutoffvalve
OFF.
* Disconnectsparkplugwire.
WHENSTORINGFUELOREQUIPMENTWITH FUELIN TANK
*Storeawayfromfurnaces,stoves,waterheaters,clothes
dryers,or otherappliancesthathavepilotlightor otherignition
sourcebecausetheycanignitefuelvapors.

WARHJHG
Startercord kickback(rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickbackwill pull handand arm
_,_.< toward engine faster than you can let go.
Brokenbones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
•NEVERpull starter cord without first relieving spray gun
pressure.
.When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistanceis felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
•After eachstarting attempt, where enginefails to run, always
point spray gun in safe direction, press red button and squeeze
spray guntrigger to releasehigh pressure.
•Firmly grasp spray gun with both handswhen using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
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WARHIHG
Useof pressure washer cancreate puddles and
slippery surfaces.
Kickbackfrom spray gun cancause you to fall.
.Operatepressure washer from a stable surface.
•The cleaningarea should haveadequate slopes and drainageto
reducethe possibility of afall dueto slippery surfaces.
.Be extremelycareful if you must usethe pressure washer from
a ladder,scaffolding, or any other similar location.
•Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
WARHIHG
_ Contact with muffler result in serious
area can
burns.
_ Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibles,structures or damagefuel tank causing a fire.
•DO NOTtouch hot parts andAVOID hot exhaust gases.
.Allow equipmentto cool before touching.
•Keepat least 5feet (152 cm) of clearanceon all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.
•Codeof FederalRegulation (CFR)Title 36 Parks, Forests,and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have aspark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDAForestservice
standard 5100-1C or later revision. Inthe State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may havesimilar laws.
WARHIHG
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
_ nderlying tissues, leading 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.
.NEVERrepair high pressure hose. Replaceit.
•NEVERrepair leakingconnections with sealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ring or seal.
•NEVERconnect high pressure hoseto nozzle extension.
.Keephigh pressure hoseconnectedto pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
•ALWAYSpoint spray gun in safe direction, pressred button
and squeezespray gun trigger to releasehigh pressure, every
time you stop engine.
•NEVERaim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.
.DONOTsecure spray gun in open position.
•DO NOTleavespray gun unattendedwhile machine is running.
.NEVERusea spray gun which does not havea trigger lock or
trigger guard in place andin working order.
.Always be certain spray gun, nozzlesand accessories are
correctly attached.
WARHIHG
_ Unintentionalsparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHENADJUSTINGORMAKINGREPAIRSTOYOUR
PRESSUREWASHER
.Disconnectthe sparkplug wire from the spark plugand place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
.Use approved spark plug tester.
•DONOTcheck for sparkwith spark plug removed.

WARHJHG
Starter and other rotating parts canentangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
*NEVERoperate pressure washer without protective housing or
covers.
*DO NOTwear loose clothing, jewelry or anythingthat may be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
*Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
"_JSpraycan splash back or propel 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.
NOTICE
High pressure spray may damage fragile items including
lass.
DO NOTpoint spray gun at glasswhen using red (0°) nozzle.
NEVERaim spray gun at plants.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damage it and
shorten its life.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact
Sears.
NEVERoperate units with broken or missing parts, or without
protective housing or covers.
DONOT by-pass any safetydevice on this machine.
DONOTtamper with governed speed.
DONOToperate pressure washer above rated pressure.
DONOT modify pressure washer in any way.
Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check all parts
of the equipment to besure ice has not formed there.
NEVERmove machine by pulling on hoses. Use handle
provided on unit.
Checkfuel system for leaksor signs of deterioration, such as
chafed or spongy hose,loose or missing clamps, or damaged
tank or cap. Correct all defects beforeoperating pressure
washer.
This equipment is designedto be usedwith Searsauthorized
parts ONLY.If equipment is used with parts that DO NOT
comply with minimum specifications, userassumes all risks
and liabilities.