Operating Guide

100384 - 3200 PSI PRESSURE WASHER
STORAGE
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3. Clean the pressure washer according to the instructions in
the Maintenance section.
4. Store the unit in a clean, dry area out of direct sunlight.
Engine Stored for Less than 30 Days
1. Allow the engine to cool completely before storage.
2. Clean engine according to the Maintenance section.
3. To extend the fuel storage life add a properly formulated
fuel stabilizer to the tank.
4. Ensure the fuel valve is in the “OFF” position.
Engine Stored for Over 30 Days
1. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the tank.
2. Run the engine for a few minutes so the treated fuel cycles
through the fuel system and carburetor.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.
4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the
engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5. The engine needs to cool completely before cleaning and
storage.
6. Clean the engine according to the Maintenance section.
7. Change the oil.
8. Remove the spark plug and pour about
1
⁄2 oz. (14.9 mL) of
oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine slowly to distribute
the oil and lubricate the cylinder.
9. Reattach the spark plug.
Winter Storage
Protect your pressure washer parts from freezing.
1. Apply all storage instructions from previous sections.
2. Make sure pressure washer hose is free of all water before
storing for winter.
3. In order to prevent the pump from freezing you will need to
insert RV antifreeze.
4. You will need approximately 6 oz. (177.4 mL) of RV
antifreeze, a funnel, and approximately 12 in. (30.5 cm) of
garden hose or equivalent. See diagram below.
5. Pour the antifreeze into the funnel, then pull on the engine
recoil starter to create suction in the pump housing. Pull
the recoil several times until antifreeze comes out of the
pump outlet.
 WARNING
Never store the pressure washer inside or next to appliances
where there is a source of heat or open flame, spark or pilot
light because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
DO NOT store a pressure washer near fertilizer or any
corrosive material.
Even with an empty gas tank, gasoline vapors could ignite.
 DANGER
Engine exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon
monoxide gas.
To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of the product
during periods of storage, the following precautions should
be followed:
– When storing the pressure washer for short or long
periods of time make sure that the engine switch and
the fuel valve are set in the "OFF" position.
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NOTICE
Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol blend fuels.
When using blended fuels there are some issues worth
noting:
– Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water than
gasoline alone.
– These blends can eventually separate, leaving water or a
watery goo in the tank, fuel valve and carburetor.
– With gravity-fed fuel supplies, this compromised fuel
can be drawn into the carburetor and cause damage to
the engine and/or potential hazards.
– There are only a few suppliers of fuel stabilizer that are
formulated to work with ethanol blend fuels.
– Any damages or hazards caused by using improper fuel,
improperly stored fuel, and/or improperly formulated
stabilizers, are not covered by manufacturer's warranty.
It is advisable to always shut off the fuel supply, run the
engine to fuel starvation and drain the tank when the
equipment is not in use for more than 30 days.