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OWNER’S
MANUAL

MODEL NO.

559.741720

Caution:

Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment

SEARS, ROEBUCK and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

5 HORSEPOWER
HIGH  PRESSURE  WASHER

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Assembly

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Operation

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Customer Responsibilities

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Service and Adjustments

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Repair Parts

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Page 1: ...Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment SEARS ROEBUCK and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 5HORSEPOWER HIGH PRESSURE WASHER l Assembly l Operation l Customer Responsibilities l Service and Adjustments l Repair Parts 1750 ...

Page 2: ...ive grease and oil Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure Never store High Pressure Washer with gasoline in thetankinsideabuildingwherefumesmayreachan open flame or an ignition source such as hot water heater space heater clothes dryer etc Readthisoperator smanualcarefully becomefami liar with the controls and know how to operate your High Pressure Washer Do not allow children to use your Hi...

Page 3: ...only 30 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not cover Expendable items which become worn during normal use Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CARFTSMAN HIGH PRESSURE WASHER TO THE NEARE...

Page 4: ...er 12 Before Starting 8 CarburetorAdjustments 14 Maintenance 11 Oil Change 13 Operation 8 Spark Plug 13 Storage 15 MaintenanceSchedul 11 Operation Before Starting 8 Cleaning Tips 10 How to Use Your Power Washer 9 Know Your Power Washer 7 To Start Engine 8 Pump ServiceandAdjustments 14 Storage 15 Repair Parts 14 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments Engine Speed 14 Carburetor 14 Pump 14 Specificat...

Page 5: ...S ROTATINGNOZZLE HOUSE WASHING WAND 18 EXTENSION WAND SUCTION HOSE ASSY 74173 74174 74175 74188 9 10 11 PACKING LIST 1 1 ea Washer assy 2 1 ea Handle 3 2 ea Hex head screws M6x30 4 2 ea Washer 5 2 ea Star handle 6 1 ea Clip 7 2 ea Sheet metal screw 8 1 ea Bracket 9 1 ea Spray Wand 10 1 ea Gun with 25 ft pressure hose 11 1 ea Garden Hose Connector assy Quick coupler male Female garden Hose Connecto...

Page 6: ...a lake or drum you must use a suction hose with filter not supplied Remove the garden hose connector as this is not used for suction operation Connect the suction hose to the water inlet connection Suspend the filter in the water tank Set engine control lever to SLOW position until water emerges from the nozzle IMPORTANT FORNONPRESSUREWATERSOURCES D o not exeed 36 elevation between pressure washer...

Page 7: ... serial numbers 2 Governorcontrollever 3 Static guard 4 Oil fill with oil dipstick 5 Muffler 6 Spark plug 7 Carburetor 8 Crankshaft 9 Starter grip 11 Cylinder 12 Air Cleaner 13 Fuel fill 14 Female garden hose connector 15 Quick coupler male 16 Internal strainer 17 Water inlet connection 18 High pressureoutlet 19 Pressure and flow regulation 20 Detergentmeteringvalve 21 Oil drain plug 22 Detergent ...

Page 8: ...dgasoholorusingethanolormethanol canattract moisturewhichleadstoseparationandformationof acidsduringstorage Acidicgascandamagethefuel systemofanenginewhilestorage T o avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine and let it run until the fuellinesandcarburetorareempty Usefreshgaso line next season See STORAGE Instr...

Page 9: ...ct water supply Squeezetriggerofgununtilnofurtherwateremerges Lock gun trigger for storage IMPORTANT Do not choke carburetor to stop the engine Restart will be difficult if choke is used to stop engine Fire may result if choke is used to stop engine DETERGENT APPLICATION Mix detergent solution in accordance with usage instructions PH value of the solution must be between 4 and 12 Thedetergentintak...

Page 10: ...gents can only be syphoned at low pressure CLEANING TIPS For best results the high pressure lance should be held between 6 24 away from the surface being cleaned Holding the wand too close to the surface maydamagetheobjectbeingcleaned Ontheother hand if the lance is too far away optimum cleaning results will not be achieved It s always best to test the surface first to see if damage occurs when th...

Page 11: ...lugandcleantheair filterelement Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and make in between checks This will help you obtainmaximumenginelife Topreventaccidentalstartingwhenservicingtheunit alwaysremovethesparkplugorwirefrom the spark plug and shut off the water supply Maintenance Operation Every 8 Hours 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours or or Daily Every Season Every Season Every Season A Cle...

Page 12: ...CLEAN ENGINE Removedirtanddebriswithaclothorbrush Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as water could contaminate the fuel system E SERVICE AIR CLEANER 1 Loosen screw and tilt cover as illustrated 2 Carefullyremovecartridge 3 Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface If very dirty replace cartridge or clean as follows Washinalowornon sudsingdetergentandwarm watersolution Rins...

Page 13: ...e engine or equip ment keep engine spark plug or air cleaner side up H CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM Dirt may clog the engine s air cooling system The cooling fins and surfaces may require cleaning to prevent overspeeding overheating and engine damage I REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted burned or if porcelain is cracked Use a CHAMPION spark plug or equivalent Note Do not blast ...

Page 14: ...tion and ordering call 1 800 366 7278 The use of other than original spare parts could lead to faults and even to serious accidents if such parts are not properly manufacturedoriftheydonotexactlyreplace the original part ENGINE SPEED The engine speed is factory set Do not attempt to increase speed as it may result in damage to washer orpersonalinjury Ifyoubelieveyourengineisrunning tooslowortoofas...

Page 15: ...ce spark plug PUMP The pump will be severely damaged if it is stored in a location where the temperature falls below freezing pointwithoutitsfirstbeingemptiedofwaterorflushed through with 50 Anti freeze solution The best protection against freezing is to store the Power Washer and the accessories high pressure hose trigger gun spray lance in a room where the temperature will not fall to the freezi...

Page 16: ...ief valve defective Open water supply and check garden hose Clean strainer Stop engine press trigger of gun start engine and run unit while depressing trigger Turn control knob to high pressure Have unit repaired by authorized service Water spray irregular Nozzle clogged Water supply inadequate Relief valve incorrectly set Clean nozzle Check to see that water supply is on full force or use station...

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Page 20: ... the engine adjacent to the spark plug AllpartslistedhereinmaybeorderedthroughSears Roebuckand Co Service Centers and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWINGINFORMATION PRODUCT Pressure Washer MODEL NUMBER 559 741720 ENGINE MODEL NO 123702 Briggs Stratton PART NUMBER PARTDESCRIPTION YourSearsmerchandisehasaddedvaluewhenyouconsiderthat Sears has service units nationw...

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