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skydivejim
03-15-05, 07:20 PM
I have a Craftsman Pressure Washer model 580.751651
The pump attached directly to the engine.
Finally got the engine to run.
As for the pump itself, does this need a special type of oil or will the same engine work such as 10-W-30?
Thanks,
Jim
The pump attached directly to the engine.
Finally got the engine to run.
As for the pump itself, does this need a special type of oil or will the same engine work such as 10-W-30?
Thanks,
Jim
roadhawg3
03-15-05, 07:33 PM
I have a pressure washer similar to yours, never even knew the pump needs oil? I have no idea where to even check it? Maybe someone can let us know?
cheese
03-16-05, 02:20 AM
SAE30 works fine in most every pump I've seen. There should be a plug on the side of the pump to drain and to fill.
supertech
03-18-05, 10:34 AM
Craftsman uses Synthetic 10/30.
S/T
S/T
EarthMother
03-18-05, 07:11 PM
No question about it.... Straight 30 weight, NON-detergent