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CONGRATULATIONS 

on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman high pressure washer. It has been desig-
ned, engineered and manufactured to give you the
best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot
easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears
Service Center/Department. Sears has competent,
well trained technicians and the proper tools to service
or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions
will enable you to assemble and maintain your sprayer
properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

MODEL NUMBER:

559.741720

SERIAL NUMBER:

__________________

DATE OF PURCHASE:

__________________

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE HIGH PRESSURE
WASHER.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring
for, and using your High Pressure Washer.

Follow the instructions under "Customer Respon-
sibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner´s
Manual.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN HIGH PRESSURE WASHER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman High Pressure Washer is maintained an operated
according to the instructions in the owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and
workmanship.

If this Craftsman High 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 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
NEAREST SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE
THE PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives your specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER

5 HP

GASOLINE  CAPACITY (unleaded)

0.37 US gal

GASOLINE  CONSUMPTION

0.48 US-gal/h

OIL (1.25 PINT CAPACITY) SAE 30

(above 32 °F)

SAE  5W-30(below 32 °F)

SPARK  PLUG (GAP .030 in)

Champion J19LM

RECOMMENDED  RPM idle

2000 rpm

under load

3100 rpm

TORQUE (MAX.) @ 2400 rpm

6.1 FT.- Lbs.

BORE

11

/

16

in.

STROKE

3

/

64

in.

DISPLACEMENT

11.57 cu. in.

OUTLET  PRESSURE

1750 psi

FLOW  RATE

2.5 gpm

DETERGENT  INTAKE

0.2 gpm

WATER  SUPPLY  TEMPERATURE  MAX.140 °F

SUCTION HEIGHT with cold water (50 °F)

3 ft.

LENGTH

18 

1

/

2

in

WIDTH

14 in

HEIGHT

36 in

WEIGHT (without accessories)

55 lbs

WARNING:

A spark arrester must be added to the muffler of this engine
if it is to be used on any forest covered, brush covered or
grass covered unimproved land. The arrester must be maintai-
ned in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears authorized service center.

Summary of Contents for 1750

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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