Sears 580.676641 User manual

PRESSURE WASHER
3.75 HORSEPOWER
2,000 PSI
2.0 GPM
PRESSURE WASHER
CUSTOMER HELPLINE
1-800-222-3136
Model No. 580.676641
HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT)
Part No. 197195GS Draft 0 (04/15/2005)
Sears Canada, Inc.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.ca
Owner’s Manual
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
• Français
ATTENTION
Avant d’utiliser ce produit, veuillez lire
le manuel et suivre toutes les directives
relatives à la sécurité et à l’utilisation.
CAUTION
Before using this product, read this
manual and follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.

Read this manual carefully and become
familiar with your pressure washer. Know its
applications, its limitations, and any hazards
involved.
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal
word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial
and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a
hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if
not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol,
indicates a situation that could result in equipment
damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce
the risk of injury or death.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN 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 pressure washer is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.
If this 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 and 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 PRESSURE WASHER TO THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR DEALER IN CANADA.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from province to
province.
Sears Canada, Inc.
SAFETY RULES
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Fire Explosion
Toxic Fumes
Hot Surface
Moving Parts
Electrical Shock
Slippery Surface Fall
Kickback
Flying Objects
Fluid Injection
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
FEATURES & CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
HOW TO ORDER PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-27
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
FRANÇAIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-52
© Sears, Roebuck and Co.

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The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
• DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure.
• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance
that vapors may be inhaled.
• Read all instructions packed with mask so you are certain
mask will provide necessary protection against inhaling
harmful vapors.
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause
nausea, fainting or death.
Some chemicals or detergents may be
harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing
severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.
WARNING
• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from
cleaning surface.
• Operate this unit on a stable surface.
• Cleaning area should have adequate slopes and
drainage to reduce possibility of falls due to slippery
surfaces.
• Be extremely careful if you must use pressure washer
from a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable
location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back.
Use of pressure washer can create puddles
and slippery surfaces.
High pressure spray could cause you to fall
if you are too close to the cleaning surface.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
• Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are
in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
fuel to spill.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN
TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any
kind. Replace o-ring or seal.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
• Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped
pressure, every time you stop engine. Engage trigger
lock on spray gun.
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury
and possible amputation.
Spray gun retains high pressure when
pressure washer is shut down, which can
cause injury.
WARNING
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze
trigger on spray gun.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
WARNING

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• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Sears.
• NEVER operate units with broken or missing parts, or
without protective housing or covers.
• DO NOT by–pass any safety device on this machine.
• Before starting pressure washer in cold weather, check
all parts of the equipment to be sure ice has not formed
there.
• NEVER move machine by pulling on high pressure hose.
Use handle provided on unit.
• Check fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration,
such as chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing
clamps, or damaged tank or cap. Correct all defects
before operating pressure washer.
• This equipment is designed to be used with Sears
authorized parts ONLY. If equipment is used with parts
that DO NOT comply with minimum specifications, user
assumes all risks and liabilities.
Improper treatment of pressure washer can
damage it and shorten its life.
CAUTION
• DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
• DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is
running.
• NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger
lock or trigger guard in place and in working order.
• Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories
are correctly attached.
A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray
which increases risk of injury and damage to unit.
CAUTION
• DO NOT point spray gun at glass when in jet spray mode.
• NEVER aim spray gun at plants.
High pressure spray may damage fragile items
including glass.
CAUTION
• DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
• DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure.
Excessively high or low operating speeds increase
risk of injury and damage to pressure washer.
CAUTION
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
may be caught in starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
WARNING
• Always wear eye protection when using equipment or when
in vicinity of equipment in use.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips
or other particles to become airborne.
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• The pressure washer must be at least 5 feet from
structures having combustible walls and/or other
combustible materials.
• Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of pressure
washer for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
• 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. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester,
it must be maintained in effective working order.
Running engines produce heat.
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas
can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass,
brush, etc. can catch fire.
WARNING
• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal
electric shock may result.
Spray contact with electrical wiring can
result in electrocution.
WARNING

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KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
Read the owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer.
Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Detergent Pick–Up
Tube and Filter
Recoil Starter
Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick
Air Filter
Fuel Cap
High Pressure Outlet
Water Inlet
Pump equipped with
Automatic Cool Down System
Throttle Control
Lever
Adjustable Nozzle (not shown) – Adjust for high or
low pressure; narrow or fan spray.
Air Filter — Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air.
Automatic Cool Down System — Cycles water
through pump when water reaches 125°-155°F. Warm
water will discharge from pump onto ground. This
system prevents internal pump damage.
Detergent Pick–Up Tube and Filter – Used to siphon
detergent from chemical bottle to the low pressure
water stream.
Fuel Cap – Fill fuel tank with regular unleaded fuel
here.
High Pressure Hose (not shown) – Connect one end
to the spray gun and other end to the high pressure
outlet.
High Pressure Outlet — Connection for high
pressure hose.
Nozzle Extension (not shown) — Attach to spray
gun to use adjustable nozzle.
Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick – Check and fill engine with
oil here. See page 7 for oil recommendations and
filling instructions.
Primer Bulb — Prepares a cold engine for starting.
Pump — Develops high water pressure.
Recoil Starter — Used for starting the engine
manually.
Spray Gun (not shown) – Controls the application of
water onto cleaning surface with trigger device.
Includes trigger lock.
Throttle Control Lever – Sets engine in starting
mode for recoil starter and stops running engine.
Water Inlet — Connection for garden hose.
Primer Bulb