Craftsman 580.768350 User manual

Operators Manual
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5.5 HORSEPOWER
2400 PSI
2.2 GPM
HIGH PRESSURE WASH
CLEANING SYSTEM
Model No. 580.768350
R
HOURS: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)
CAUTION" Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
• Safety
•Assembly
•Operation
•Maintenance
•Parts
•Espafiol
SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Part No. B5660 Draft 4 (4/18/2001)

WARRANTY ................................... 2
SAFETY RULES .............................. 2-3
ASSEMBLY .................................. 4-6
OPERATION ................................ 7-10
MAINTENANCE ............................ 11-14
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 11
STORAGE ................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................... 16
REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................... 18-27
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY ................ 28
ESPANOL ................................. 29-47
HOW TO ORDER PARTS ............... BACK PAGE
LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN HIGH PRESSURE WASHER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman pressure washer 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 pur-
chase. If this high pressure washer is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days after date
of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items such as spark plugs or air filters, which become worn during normal use.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including damage resulting from no water
being supplied to pump or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the
owner's manual.
Warranty service is available by returning the high pressure washer 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.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
_L HIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL PERSONALINJURY HAZARDS. OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO AVOID
POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
CAUTION! When setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs to your high
pressure washer, always disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
DANGER! 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.
,_ WARNING! 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 cool
before refueling. Comply with all laws regulating
storage and handling of gasoline.
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your pressure washer. Know its applications,
its limitations, and any hazards involved.
• Locate this pressure washer 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 all risks
and liabilities.

• Somechemicalsordetergentsmaybeharmfulif
inhaledoringested,causingseverenausea,
faintingorpoisoning.Theharmfulelementsmay
causepropertydamageorsevereinjury.
• DoNotallowCHILDRENtooperatethepressure
washeratanytime.
• Operateengineonlyatgovernedspeed.Running
theengineatexcessivespeedsincreasesthe
hazardofpersonalinjury.DoNottamperwithparts
whichmayincreaseordecreasethegoverned
speed.
• DoNotwearlooseclothing,jewelryoranything
thatmaybecaughtinthestarterorotherrotating
parts.
• Beforestartingthepressurewasherincold
weather,checkallpartsoftheequipmentandbe
sureicehasnotformedthere.
• Neveruseaspraygunwhichdoesnothavea
triggerlockortriggerguardinplaceandinworking
order.
• Keepthehoseconnectedto machineorthespray
gunwhilethesystemispressurized.Disconnecting
thehosewhiletheunitispressurizedisdangerous.
• Neveroperateunitswithbrokenormissingparts,
orwithoutprotectivehousingorcovers.
• Checkthefuelsystemforleaksorsignsof
deterioration,suchaschafedorspongyhose,
looseormissingclamps,ordamagedtankorcap.
Correctalldefectsbeforeoperatingthepressure
washer.
• DoNotsprayflammableliquids.
• Usearespiratorormaskwheneverthereisa
chancethatvaporsmaybeinhaled.Readall
instructionswithmasksoyouarecertainthemask
willprovidethenecessaryprotectionagainst
inhalingharmfulvapors.
• Neveraimthespraygunatpeople,animalsor
plants.Thehighpressurestreamofwaterthatthis
equipmentproducescanpierceskinandits
underlyingtissues,leadingtoseriousinjuryand
possibleamputation.
• Neverallowanypartofthebodytocomein
contactwiththefluidstream.DoNotcomein
contactwithafluidstreamcreatedbyaleakinthe
highpressurehose.
• Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenyouusethis
equipmentorwhenyouareinthevicinitywhere
theequipmentisinuse.
• Highpressurespraycancausepaintchipsorother
particlestobecomeairborne.
• DoNotoperatethepressurewasherabovethe
ratedpressure.
• Nevermovethemachinebypullingonthehigh
pressurehose.Usethehandleprovidedonthe
unit.
• Alwaysbecertainthespraygun,nozzlesand
accessoriesarecorrectlyattached.
• DoNotsecurethespraygunintheopenposition.
• Highpressurespraymaydamagefragileitems
includingglass.DoNotpointspraygunatglass
wheninthejetspraymode.
• Holdthespraygunfirmlyinyourhandbeforeyou
starttheunit.Failuretodosocouldresultinan
injuryfromawhippingspraygun.DoNotleavethe
spraygununattendedwhilethemachineis
running.
• Thecleaningareashouldhaveadequateslopes
anddrainagetoreducethepossibilityofafalldue
toslipperysurfaces.
• Keepwatersprayawayfromelectricwiringorfatal
electricshockmayresult.
• DoNotby-passanysafetydeviceonthis
machine.
• Themufflerandengineheatupduringoperation
andremainhotimmediatelyaftershuttingitdown.
Avoidcontactwithahotmufflerorengineasyou
couldbeseverelyburned.
• Operateandstorethisunitonastablesurface.
• Highpressurehosecandevelopleaksfromwear,
kinking,abuse,etc.Watersprayingfromaleakis
capableofinjectingmaterialintoskin.Inspecthose
eachtimebeforeusingit.Checkallhosesforcuts,
leaks,abrasionsorbulgingofcover,ordamageor
movementofcouplings.Ifanyoftheseconditions
exist,replacehoseimmediately.Neverrepairhigh
pressurehose.Replaceitwithanotherhosethat
exceedsmaximumpressureratingofyourunit.
• Alwaysstorecleaningsystemwiththe
Dial-a-CleanerTM knob in the "OFF" position.
• The muffler and air cleaner must be installed and
in good condition before operating the pressure
washer. These components act as spark arresters
if the engine backfires.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands.
NOTE: If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester, it
must be maintained in effective working order. You
can order a spark arrester through your authorized
Sears service dealer.

Yourcleaningsystemrequiressomeassemblyandis
readyforuseonlyafterithasbeenproperlyserviced
withtherecommendedoilandfuel.
Ifyou haveanyproblemswiththeassemblyof
yourpressurewasher,pleasecallthepressure
washerhelplineat1-800-222-3136.
IMPORTANT:Anyattempttoruntheenginebeforeit
hasbeenservicedwiththerecommendedoilwillresult
inanenginefailure.
REMOVE PRESSURE WASHER
FROM CARTON
•Open carton and slice two corners opposite guide
handle from top to bottom so the panel can be
folded down flat.
• Remove hose reel box, fillers, and parts box
shipped with your cleaning system.
• Roll the cleaning system out the open end of the
carton.
• Raise guide handle, secure in place.
Lift the handle to upright
position and slide the locking
caps into place
• Check carton for additional loose parts.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or
damaged, call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-222-3136.
• Main unit-- cleaning system with wheels, chemical
tanks, guide handle
• Hose reel components
• High pressure hose
• Parts box (which includes items listed below)
Spray gun
Nozzle extension with adjustable nozzle
Engine oil
Three-pack of chemical concentrates
Owner's manual
Nozzle cleaning kit
"O"-ring kit
Tank labels
Quick connect fitting
Become familiar with each piece before assembling
the pressure washer. Check all contents against the
illustration on page 7. If any parts are missing or
damaged, call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-222-3136.
ASSEMBLING YOUR CLEANING
SYSTEM
Your Craftsman high pressure cleaning system was
mostly assembled at the factory. However, you will
need to perform these tasks before you can operate
your cleaning system:
• Attach hose reel.
• Add oil to engine crankcase.
• Add fuel to fuel tank.
• Connect high pressure hose to the spray gun and
pump.
• Connect water supply to pump.
Assembling Hose Reel
IMPORTANT: You must take the hose off the reel
when operating your high pressure washer. The reel is
for storage purposes only.
• Attach the handle to the reel with Iocknuts,
flatwashers, and bolts as shown.
• Secure the hose reel to the left side upright, (from
behind the unit), with Iocknuts, flatwashers, and
bolts. See page 7 for reel mounting location.
M6 ,_ M6 Flatwashers
Handle
/
M6 Locknuts
M6 Flatwashers
M8 Bolts
/
M8 Locknuts
M8 Flatwashers

Add Engine Oil
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use
only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, or SG rated SAE 10W-30 weight.
Other viscosity oils shown in the chart may be used
when the average temperature in your area is within
the recommended range.
-20 020 40 60 80 100°F
I I !IIIII
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40°C
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
•Place pressure washer on a level surface.
• Clean area around oil fill, remove oil dipstick and
wipe it clean.
• Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it
into the filler neck.
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
I LIMIT
• Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening until oil reaches
"UPPER LIMIT" mark on the dipstick. Stop
occasionally to check oil level.
• If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark
on the dipstick, fill with the recommended oil to the
upper limit mark. DO NOT OVERFILL.
• Install oil dipstick, hand tighten securely.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break-in.
Add Gasoline
,_ WARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do
Not smoke when filling fuel tank.
,_ WARNING! Never fill fuel tank completely full.
Provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe away
any fuel spillage from engine and equipment
before starting.
• Use fresh, clean unleaded automotive gasoline and
store in approved, clean, covered containers. Use
clean fill funnels. Never use "stale" gasoline left
over from last season or gasoline stored for long
periods.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add gasoline to fuel tank. Use a funnel to
prevent spillage. Fill tank to "Fuel Level Mark" as
shown below.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
IMPORTANT: You must assemble nozzle extension
and attach all hoses before you start engine. Starting
engine without all hoses connected and water supplied
will damage pump.
• Attach quick connect to your high pressure hose by
inserting threaded portion into hose end and hand
tighten.
/

Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick
connect end of hose to the base of the spray gun.
Pull down on the collar of the quick connect, slide
onto the spray gun and let go of collar. Pull on
hose and spray gun to be sure of a tight
connection.
Before you connect your garden hose to the water
inlet, inspect the inlet screen. Clean the screen if it
contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. Do
Not run the pressure washer if the inlet screen
is damaged. Never siphon inlet water.
Inspect inlet
screen. Do
Not use if
Lged;
clean if dirty.
• Run water through garden hose for 30 seconds to
flush it of debris.
• Connect garden hose to water inlet. Tighten by
hand.
CAUTION! There MUST be at least ten feet of
unrestricted garden hose between the pressure
washer inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a 'Y'
shut-off connector or other convenience-type water
shut-off valve. Damage to pressure washer resulting
from disregarding this warning will not be covered by
the warranty.
• Turn ON the water and squeeze the trigger on the
gun to purge the pump system of air and impurities.
,_ CAUTION! Before starting the pressure
washer, be sure you are wearing adequate
eye protection.
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
Review the unit to ensure you have performed all of
the following:
• Check that hose reel fasteners are tight.
• Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
• Add proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Check for proper hose connections (high pressure
and water supply) and that there are no kinks, cuts,
or damage to the high pressure hose.
• Provide proper water supply (not to exceed 100°F).
• Be sure to read "Safety Rules" and "Operation"
sections before using the cleaning system.

KNOW YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your cleaning system.
Compare the illustrations with your cleaning system to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Dial-A-Cleaner TM
Selector Knob
System Rinse, Detergent and
Chemical Reservoirs with
Internal Filter and Baffle
Spray Gun
Oil Fill Cap Gas Cap
High Pressure Hose
Hose Reel
Recoil Starter
Choke Lever
Throttle Control Lever
Water Inlet
Pump Adjustable Nozzle High Outlet
Nozzle Extension
Air Filter
Adjustable Nozzle- Always attached to nozzle
extension. 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.
Choke Lever - Used to help start a cold engine.
Dial-A-Cleaner TM Selector Knob - Selects any one
of three chemicals or the clean water system rinse.
Gas Cap - Fill engine with regular unleaded gasoline
here.
High Pressure Hose - Connect one end to the spray
gun and other end to the high pressure outlet.
High Pressure Outlet - Connection for high pressure
hose.
Hose Reel -- Used for storing hose while unit is not in
use. Hose must be detached from pump and spray
gun before storage.
Nozzle Extension - Attach to spray gun to use
adjustable nozzle.
Oil Fill Cap - Fill engine with oil here. See page 5 for
oil recommendations and filling instructions.
Pump - Develops high water pressure.
Recoil Starter- Used for starting the engine.
Spray Gun - Controls the application of water onto
cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety
latch.
System Rinse, Detergent and Chemical Reservoirs
with Internal Filter and Baffle - Used to provide
detergent or other chemicals to the low pressure water
stream.
Throttle Control Lever - Sets engine in starting
mode for recoil starter and stops running engine.
Water Inlet - Connection for garden hose.

HOW TO USE YOUR CLEANING
SYSTEM
If you have any problems operating your pressure
washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at
1-800-222-3136.
To Start Your Cleaning System
To start your engine-powered cleaning system for the
first time, follow these instructions step-by-step. This
starting information also applies whenever you start
the engine after you have let the pressure washer sit
idle for at least a day.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough
to an outside water source capable of supplying
water at a flow rate greater than 2.4 gallons per
minute.
• Check that the high pressure hose is tightly
connected to the spray gun and to the pump. See
"Assembling Your Pressure Washer" for
illustrations.
• Make sure unit is in a level position.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump. Turn on the water.
CAUTION! Do Not run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Move the choke lever to the "Closed" position.
Choke
lever in
Open
position
Throttle
lever in
Fast
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is
in the "Open" position.
• Move the throttle lever to the "Fast" position,
shown as a rabbit. Controls are shown in the
desired operating condition.
• Rotate the fuel valve lever to the "On" position.
• As shown in the illustration to the right, ensure the
nozzle extension is NOT attached to the spray gun.
Note that your unit will appear slightly different from
the illustration used here. Place the spray gun on
the handle storage hook.
• Place your left foot on the unit's lower frame.
• Grasp the spray gun with your left hand and
squeeze the trigger on the spray gun. Water will
flow out of the spray gun in a thin stream. Continue
to squeeze the trigger. Your left hand will also
serve to steady the unit.
Grasp the recoil starter handle with your right
hand, as shown. Pull the starter handle lightly until
you feel some resistance, then pull briskly.
Safety Glasses Left Hand
squeezes
trigger and
steadies
unit
Right Hand
pulls recoil
starter handle
Left Foot holds base
• Return the starter grip handle slowly. Do Not let
rope "snap back" against starter.
• If the choke lever was placed in the "Closed"
position to start the engine, move it slowly to the
"Open" position as the engine warms up enough to
run smoothly.
• With engine running, engage the safety latch to the
spray gun trigger.
Safety Latch
hand.
Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Tighten by
How to Stop Your Cleaning System
• Move throttle lever to "Stop" position.
•Rotate the fuel valve lever to the "Off" position.
•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 TM selector knob to the
OFF position to prevent chemical leakage.
How To Use the Adjustable Nozzle
You now should know how to START your pressure
washer and how to STOP it. The information in this
section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern
and apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals.
_ WARNING! Never adjust spray pattern when
spraying. Never put hands in front of nozzle to
adjust spray pattern.
Your unit is equipped with an adjustable nozzle that
permits you to adjust the spray pressure and the spray
pattern, as follows:
• Push the nozzle forward (backward) to adjust the
spray pattern for high (low) spray pressure.
Slide nozzle backward for
high pressure mode. Slide nozzle forward for
low pressure mode and
detergent application.
• Point the nozzle toward the ground, disengage the
safety latch, and press the trigger to test the
pattern.
• Twisting the nozzle adjusts the spray pattern from
a narrow pattern to a fan pattern.
Twist nozzle counter- Twist nozzle clockwise for
clockwise for fan pattern, narrow spray pattern.
• For most effective cleaning, keep the spray nozzle
between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
• If you get the spray nozzle too close, especially
using high pressure mode, you may damage the
surface being cleaned.
• Do Not get closer than 8 inches when cleaning
tires.
Cleaning With The Adjustable Nozzle
CAUTION! Before starting your cleaning system,
make sure you have read and followed the instructions
in the sections "Assembling your Cleaning System"
and "To Start your Cleaning System".
IMPORTANT: Use chemicals designed specifically for
pressure washer cleaning systems. Household
chemicals could damage the pump.
IMPORTANT: You must attach all hoses before you
start the engine. Starting the engine without all the
hoses connected and without the water turned ON will
damage the pump.
Up to three (3) different solutions can be carried with
the cleaning system at one time. To apply detergent
follow these steps:
• Dilution is necessary when using the supplied
chemical packets. Simply snip one corner of the
plastic pouch, pour the chemical into the tank, then
fill the tank with clean water. Label tanks with the
provided tank labels. Pour chemical into one of the
tanks labeled A, B, C.

• Ifusinganotherchemicaldesignedforusewith
pressurewashers,preparethechemicalsolutionas
requiredbythechemicalmanufacturer.Fill
chemicalreservoir(s)withthepreparedsolutionas
needed.
• RotatetheDial-A-CleanerTM selector knob to the
letter corresponding to the desired reservoir.
• Push the adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure
mode. Chemical cannot be applied with nozzle
in high pressure position.
• Connect garden hose to water inlet, check that high
pressure hose is connected to spray gun and pump
(see page 6), and start engine.
,_ WARNING! Be extremely careful if you must
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 cause you to fall, or if
you are too close to the cleaning surface, high
pressure could cause you off a climbing
apparatus.
• Start at lower portion of area to be washed and
work upward, using long, even overlapping strokes.
• Allow detergent to 'soak in' (between 3-5 minutes)
before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to
prevent surface from drying.
Wash and Rinse Surface
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 for high pressure
mode. Chemical will not flow when in the high
pressure mode.
• Expand the spray pattern for a more gentle 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 surface damage
caused by the high pressure spray.
Rinse System After Every Use
It is imperative that the chemical dispensing system be
rinsed after each use to prevent clogging or leaks:
• Fill the System Rinse reservoir with clean water.
• Before disconnecting the water supply, start your
cleaning system.
• Push nozzle forward for low pressure mode.
• Rotate the Dial-A-Cleaner TM 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 TM selector knob to the
OFF position when finished 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.
How to Use the Hose Reel
Your pressure washer is equipped with a hose reel
that is designed to store your hose when unit is not in
use. These instructions are for short term storage only.
For long term storage see "Storage" on page 15.
After each use:
• Disconnect hose from spray gun and high pressure
outlet on pump.
• Drain water from hose.
• Slide one end of the hose into the hole on the hose
reel. Turn the hose reel with the handle to coil the
hose onto the reel.
• Push the other end of the hose into the clip on the
side of your unit.
IMPORTANT: Do Not use your pressure washer with
the hose coiled onto the hose reel. The hose reel is for
storage purposes only.
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 TM selector knob in the OFF position.
Automatic Cool Down System
(Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray
gun, circulating water in the pump can reach
temperatures between 140-145°F. The automatic cool
down system engages at this temperature and cools
the pump by discharging the warm water onto the
ground, preventing internal pump damage.
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