Craftsman 580.752290 User manual

Operator'siVlanual
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3100 PSi MAX
2.8 GPMMAX
Model No. 580.752290
PRESSUREWASHER ,_
CUSTOMERHELPLINE
HOURS: Non. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)
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Before usingthis product, readthis
manualand follow all SafetyRules
and Operating Instructions.
1_-illADVERTEHCIA
Antes de utilizar el producto, lea este
manualy siga todas las Regiasde
Seguridade Instrucciones de Uso.
Sears, Roebuckand Co., RoffmanEstates,IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit ourCraftsman website:www.craftsman.cnm
Part No. 206170GS Draft A (01/18/2008)
,, Safety
,,Assembly
,, Operation
=Maintenance
,, Parts
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WARRANTY.......................................... 2
SAFETYRULES...................................... 2-5
FEATURESANDCONTROLS.............................. 6
ASSEMBLY........................................ 7-10
OPERATION....................................... 11-16
SPECIFICATIONS..................................... 17
MAINTENANCE.................................... 18-22
STORAGE........................................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................. 24
REPLACEMENTPARTS.............................. 25-29
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 ElectricalShock
2 5-
SlipperySurface Fall
Fire Explosion
FluidInjection
Operator'sManual
HotSurface
MovingParts FlyingObjects Kickback
© SearsBrands, LLC

WARHING
Theengineexhaustfromthisproductcontains
chemicalsknowntothe State of California tocause
cancer,birthdefects,or otherreproductiveharm.
WARHIHG
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
_Fuel and its are extremely flammable and
vapors
explosive.
Fireor explosion cancause severe burns or
death.
WHENADDINGORDRAININGFUEL
*TurnpressurewasherOFFandletit coolatleast2 minutes
beforeremovingfuelcap.Loosencapslowlyto relievepressure
in tank.
Fillor drainfueltankoutdoors.
DONOToverfilltank.Allowspaceforfuelexpansion.
Iffuelspills,waituntilit evaporatesbeforestartingengine.
Keepfuelawayfromsparks,openflames,pilotlights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
DONOTlighta cigaretteorsmoke.
WHENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT
*Ensuresparkplug,muffler,fuelcap,andair cleanerarein
place.
*DONOTcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.
WHENOPERATINGEQUIPMENT
*DONOTtip engineor equipmentat anglewhichcausesfuelto
spill.
*DONOTsprayflammableliquids.
WHENTRANSPORTINGORREPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
*Transport/repairwithfueltank EMPTYor withfuelshutoffvalve
OFF.
*Disconnectsparkplugwire.
WHENSTORINGFUELOREQUIPMENTWITHFUELINTANK
*Storeawayfromfurnaces,stoves,waterheaters,clothes
dryers,or otherappliancesthathavepilotlightor otherignition
sourcebecausetheycanignitefuelvapors.
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'__¢ Risk of electrocution.
Contactwith power source can causeelectric
shock or burn.
NEVERspraynearpowersource.

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Startercord kickback(rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickbackwill pull handand arm
_,_< toward enginefaster than youcan let go.
Brokenbones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
* NEVERpullstartercordwithoutfirst relievingspraygun
pressure.
*Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt
andthenpull rapidlyto avoidkickback.
Aftereachstartingattempt,whereenginefailsto run,always
pointspraygunin safedirection,pressredbuttonandsqueeze
sprayguntriggerto releasehighpressure.
Firmlygraspspraygunwith bothhandswhenusinghigh
pressuresprayto avoidinjurywhenspraygunkicksback.
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WARHIHG
Useof pressure washer cancreate puddles and
slippery surfaces.
Kickbackfrom spray gun cancause you to fall.
*Operatepressure washer from astable 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.
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_ ontact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
_ Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damagefuel tank causing a fire.
, DONOTtouchhotpartsandAVOIDhotexhaustgases.
, Allowequipmentto coolbeforetouching.
* Keepatleast5feet (152cm) ofclearanceonall sidesof
pressurewasherincludingoverhead.
, Codeof FederalRegulation(CFR)Title36 Parks,Forests,and
PublicPropertyrequireequipmentpoweredbyaninternal
combustionengineto haveasparkarrester,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorder,complyingto USDAForestservice
standard5100-1Corlaterrevision.IntheStateofCaliforniaa
sparkarresteris requiredundersection4442oftheCalifornia
Publicresourcescode.Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.
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 leaking connections with sealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ring or seal.
, NEVERconnect high pressure hoseto spray tip extension.
• Keephigh pressure hoseconnectedto pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, press red button
and squeezespray gun trigger, to release high 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 have atrigger lock or
trigger guard in place andin working order.
• Always be certain spray gun, spray tips and accessories are
correctly attached.
WARHIHG
_ Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHENADJUSTINGORMAKING REPAIRSTOYOUR PRESSURE
WASHER
Disconnectthe sparkplug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
*Use approved spark plug tester.
DONOTcheck for sparkwith spark plug removed.

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_ IStarter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
*NEVERoperate pressure washer without protective housing or
covers.
.DO NOTwear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
. Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Spray can 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
adequatesafetygoggles.
NEVERsubstitute safetyglasses for safety goggles.
NOTICE
High pressure spray may damage fragile items including
lass.
DONOTpoint spraygunatglasswhenusingred(0°) spraytip.
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 used with Searsauthorized
parts ONLY.If equipment is used with parts that DO NOT
comply with minimum specifications, userassumes all risks
and liabilities.

KNOWYOURPRESSUREWASHER
_Head the Operator'sManual andsafety rulesbefore operatingyourpressurewasher.
Comparethe illustrations with your _ressurewasher to familiarizeyourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference.
A-Spray Gun-- Controls the application of water onto
cleaning surfacewith trigger device.Includestrigger lock.
B - Spray Tips -- Detergent,0°, 15° and 40°: for various
high pressure cleaning applications.
C- Accessory Tray -- Providesconvenient storage for
standard and optional accessories,such as brushes,
turbo wands, etc.
D - High Pressure Hose-- Connect oneend to water pump
and the other end to spray gun.
E- Bottle Brackets -- Cleaningsolution bottles fit in wire
form brackets here.Concentratebottles not included.
F - Spray Tip Extensionwith QuickConnect-- Allows you
to switch betweenfour different spray tips.
G-Choke Lever-- Preparesa cold engine for starting.
H - Air Filter -- Protects engine by filtering dust and debris
out of intake air.
J - Recoil Starter -- Usedfor starting the engine manually.
K-Fuel Valve-- Usedto turn fuel supply on and off to
engine.
L- Throttle Lever-- Setsengine in starting mode for recoil
starter and stops a running engine.
M - FuelTank -- Filltank with regular unleadedfuel. Always
leaveroom for fuel expansion.
N-Warning/OperatingInstructions Tag-- Identifies
hazards and proper procedureto start/stop pressure
washer.
P-Standard DetergentSiphoning Tube/Filter-- Useto
siphon pressure washer safe detergents into the low
pressure stream.
Q- Water Inlet -- Connectionfor garden hose.
R - High Pressure Outlet-- Connectionfor high pressure
hose.
S-Automatic Cool Down System -- Cycleswater through
pump when water reaches125°-155°F. Warm water will
discharge from pump onto ground. This system prevents
internal pump damage.
T-Pump-- Developshigh pressure.
U - Project Pro®PerfectlVIWMSiphon -- Mixes concentrate
with pressure washer spray.
Items Not Shown:
Oil Drain -- Drainengine oil here.
DataTag (near rear of baseplate) -- Provides model and
serial number of pressure washer. Pleasehavethese readily
availableif calling for assistance.
Oil Fill -- Checkand add engine oil here.
Safety Goggles-- Always usethe enclosedsafety goggles
when running your pressure washer.

Your pressure washer requires some assembly and is ready
for useonly after it has been properly servicedwith the
recommendedoil and fuel.
If you haveany problemswith the assemblyof your
pressurewasher, please call the pressurewasher heipline
at 1-800-222-3135.
UNPACKPBESSUREWASHER
1. Removeeverything from carton exceptpressure washer.
2. Opencarton completely bycutting eachcorner from top
to bottom.
7. Attach spray tip extensionto spray gun.
8. Select/attachQuick Connectspray tip to spray tip
extension.
Attach Handle and Accessory Tray
1. Placehandle (A) onto handlesupports (B) connectedto
main unit. Make sure holes (C) in handlealign with holes
(C) on handle supports.
3. Removepressure washer from carton.
CARTONCONTENTS
Checkall contents, if any parts are missing or damaged,call
the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
*Main Unit
*Handle
*AccessoryTray
*High PressureHose
*Spray Gun
*Spraytip Extensionwith Quick ConnectFitting
*Bottle BracketWireform (2)
*PerfectMixTMSiphoningUnit/Hose
*StandardSiphoning Hose
*Oil Bottle
*Parts Bag (which includes the following):
*Operator's Manual
*Owner's Registration Card
*SafetyGoggles
*Bagcontaining 4 multi-colored Quick Connect
Spraytips
*HandleFasteningHardwareKit (whichincludes):
*CarriageBolts (4)
*Plastic Knobs (4)
, TreeClips (4)
Becomefamiliar with eachpiecebefore assemblingthe
pressure washer. Identify all contents with the illustration on
page 6. if any parts are missing or damaged,callthe
pressure washer helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
ASSEMBLINGPRESSUREWASHER
Your Craftsmanpressure washer will need assembly before
operation:
1. Fill out and send in registration card.
2. Attach handle,accessorytray and bottle brackets.
3. Add oil to engine crankcase.
4. Add fuel to fuel tank.
5. Connectpressure hoseto spray gun and pump.
6. Connectwater supply to pump.
NOTE:It may be necessaryto move the handle supports
from sideto side in order to align the handleso it will slide
overthe handlesupports.
2. Insert carriagebolts (D) through holes from back of unit
and attacha plastic knob (E)from front of unit. Tighten
by hand.
3. Placeaccessorytray (F) over holes (6) on handle
(viewing from front of unit). Pushthe tree clips (H) into
the holes until they sit flat againstthe accessorytray.
Insert multi-colored Quick Connectspray tips and other
supplied accessories in spaces provided in accessory
tray. SeeHow to UseAccessory Tray.

5. Attach bottle bracket (A) to handlewith carriagebolt (B)
and black plastic knob (C). Tighten by hand.
2-1N-1SOAPSYSTEM
Thepressure washer is equipped with two detergent
siphoning hoses.
Standard Clear Siphon Tube
Cleartube with filter:
Whenusingtheclearsiphontube,dilute
1partconcentrateto 16partswater
(4 ozof standardconcentratemakes
1/2Cationofmix.)
Project Pro÷ PerfectMW" Siphon
Blue tube with blue bottle cap:
WhenusingthebluePerfectMi/'_siphon,
usetheconcentratestraightfrom thebottle
(Onequartbottleof PerfectMixTM concentrate
makes4.25gaflonsofsoapspray.)
AttachProjectPro®PerfectMixTM Siphonto Pump
Attachthe hoseend of the blue Project Pro®PerfectMixTM
Siphon (D)to the barbed hosefitting (E) onthe pump.
Attach PerfectMix,, Detergent Siphon
to Concentrate BottJe
PlaceProject Pro®PerfectMixTM bottle (not included) in the
wire-form bracket on the handle.Removecap from bottle
and insert the Project Pro®PerfectMixTM Siphon (F). Screw
the siphon unit to the top of the bottle (6). Usethe clip on
the cap (F) to snapsiphon to wire form bracketwhen siphon
is not in a concentrate bottle.
AddEngineOil
1. Placepressure washer on a flat, levelsurface.
2. Cleanareaaround oil fill and removeyellow oil fill cap.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
provided oil bottle into oil fill opening to the point of
overflowing.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of pressure washer can damageit and
shorten its life.
DONOTattemptto crankor starttheenginebeforeit hasbeen
properlyservicedwiththerecommendedoil.Thismayresultin
anenginefailure.
4. Replaceoil fill cap and fully tighten.
AddFuel
Fuel must meet theserequirements:
*Clean,fresh, unleadedgasoline.
, A minimum of 87 octane/B7AKI (91 RON).High altitude
use, seeHigh Altitude.
* Gasolinewith up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or upto 15%
MTBE(methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
NOTICE
Avoid pressure washer damage.
Failureto follow Operator's Manualfor fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
DONOTuseunapprovedgasolinesuchasE85.
DONOTmixoil in gasoline.
DONOTmodifyengineto runon alternatefuels.

Toprotectthefuelsystemfromgumformation,mixinafuel
stabilizerwhenaddingfuel.SeeStorage.All fuel is not the
same. If you experiencestarting or performanceproblems
after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operateon gasoline. The
emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
WARRIRG
Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fireor explosion can causesevere burns or
death.
WHENADDING FUEL
•Turn pressure washer OFFand let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relievepressure
in tank.
•Fill fuel tank outdoors.
,DONOToverfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
,Keepfuel away from sparks, openflames, pilot lights, heat,and
other ignition sources.
,DONOTlight a cigarette or smoke.
,
2. Cleanarea around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
Slowly add regular unleadedfuel (A) to fuel tank (B). Be
careful notto overfill. Allow about 1.5" (4 cm) (C) of tank
spacefor fuel expansion.
3. Installfuel capand wait for any spilled fuel to evaporate.
CAUTION!Alcohol-blended fuels (calledgasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which leadsto separation and
formation of acids during storage.Acidic gascan damagethe
fuel system of an enginewhile in storage.
Toavoidengineproblems,the fuel systemshouldbetreated
with afuel preserver or emptied beforestorageof 30 daysor
longer.If adding a fuel preserver,fill the fuel tank with fresh
fuel. If only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel
deterioration during storage. If fuel preserver is not used,
drainthe fueltank, startthe engineand let it run untilthe fuel
linesand carburetorareempty. Usefresh fuelnext season.See
Storagefor additionalinformation.
NEVERuseengine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel
tank as permanent damagemay occur.
HighARRude
At altitudes over5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum
85 octane/85 AKI (89 RON)gasoline is acceptable.To
remainemissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is
required. Operationwithout this adjustment will cause
decreasedperformance, increased fuel consumption, and
increasedemissions. Seea qualified Searsdealerfor high
altitude adjustment information. Operationof the engine at
altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters)with the high altitude
kit is not recommended.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
[ ROTICE
DONOTrun the pump without the water supply connected
and turned on.
L amageto equipmentresultingfrom failureto followthis
instructionwillvoidwarranty.
NOTE:Removeand discardthe shipping caps from the
pump's high pressure outlet and water inlet beforeattaching
hoses.
1. Uncoil high pressure hose and attach one end of hoseto
baseof spray gun. Tighten by hand.
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WARRIRG
he high pressurestream of water that this
quipment produces cancut through skin and its
nderlying tissues, leadingto serious injury and
ossible amputation.
NEVERconnecthighpressurehoseto spraytip extension.
Keephighpressurehoseconnectedto pumpandspraygun
whilesystemispressurized.
Alwaysbecertainspraygun,spraytipsandaccessoriesare
correctlyattached.
2. Attach other end of high pressure hoseto high pressure
outlet on pump. Tighten by hand.

,Beforeconnectinggarden hoseto water inlet, inspect
inlet screen.Cleanscreen (A) if it contains debris or have
it replacedif damaged.DONOTrun pressurewasher if
inlet screenis damagedor missing.
4. Run water through garden hose for 30 secondsto flush
it of debris. Turn off water.
IMPORTANT:DONOTsiphon standing water for the water
supply. UseONLYcold water (less than IO0°F).
5. Connectgarden hose (not to exceed50 feet in length) to
water inlet. Tighten by hand.
NOTICE
Using a OneWay Valve(vacuum breakeror check valve)
at pump inlet cancause pump or inlet connector damage.
ThereMUSTbeatleasttenfeet(3m)of unrestrictedgarden
hosebetweenthepressurewasherinletandanydevice,suchas
avacuumbreakeror checkvalve.
Damagetoequipmentresultingfromfailuretofollowthis
instructionwillvoidwarranty.
6. Turn ONthe water,press red button (B) on the gunand
squeezethe trigger to purge the pump system of air and
impurities.
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_Risk of injury.
eye
ISpray cansplash back or propel objects.
Alwayswearsafetygoggleswhenusingthis equipmentor in
vicinityof whereequipmentisin use.
Beforestartingthepressurewasher,besureyouarewearing
adequatesafetygoggles.
NEVERsubstitutesafetyglassesfor safetygoggles.
CheckJistBeforeStartingEngine
Reviewthe unit to ensureyou have performed all of the
following:
1. Besure to read SafetyRules and Operationsections
before usingthe pressure washer.
2. Makesure handle is in placeand secure.
3. Checkthat oil has beenadded to proper levelin engine
crankcase.
4. Add proper fuelto fuel tank.
5. Checkfor proper hoseconnections (high pressure and
water supply) and that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damageto the high pressure hose.
6. Provideproper water supply (not to exceedIO0°F).
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