Manual

Fueland itsvaporsare extremelyflammable
and explosive. Fireor explosion can cause
severeburnsor death.
WHENSTORINGFUELOREQUIPMENTWiTH FUELiN TANK
• Storeawayfromfurnaces,stoves,waterheaters,clothesdryers,
or otherappliancesthat havepilot light or otherignitionsource
becausetheycanignitefuelvapors.
WINTERSTORAGE
NOTE:
Youmustprotectyourunitfrom freezing temperatures.
• Failureto doso will permanentlydamageyourpumpandrender
yourunitinoperable.
• Freezedamageis not coveredunderwarranty.
To protectthe unit from freezingtemperatures:
1. Followsteps 1-3 inthe previoussection After EachUse.
2. Usepump saverto treat pump.This minimizesfreezedamage
and lubricatespistons andseals.
3. If pump saver is not available, connect a 3-foot section
of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour RV-antifreeze
(antifreezewithout alcohol) into hose. Pullrecoil handletwice.
Disconnect3-foot hose.
4. Store unit in a clean,dry area.
LONGTERM STORAGE
If you do not planto use the power washerfor morethan 30 days,
you must preparethe engineand pump for long term storage.
PROTECTFUELSYSTEM
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on
essentialcarburetorparts. Tokeep fuel fresh, use a fuel stabilizer,
availableas a liquidadditiveor a drip concentratecartridge.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel
stabilizeris addedaccording to instructions. Runthe enginefor 2
minutes to circulate the stabilizerthroughoutthe fuel system.The
engineandfuel can then bestored up to 24 months.
If gasolinein the enginehas not beentreatedwith a fuel stabilizer,
it must bedrainedinto an approvedcontainer.Runthe engineuntil
it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel stabilizerin the storage
containeris recommendedto maintainfreshness.
CHANGEOIL
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See Changing Engine Oil in Engine
Maintenance.
PROTECtiNGTHEPUMP
To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral deposits
or freezing, use PumpSaver,Model 61350, to treat pump. This
preventsfreezedamageand lubricatespistons andseals.
NOTE:
PumpSaveris available as an optional accessory,it is
notincludedwiththe power washer.Contactthe nearest
authorized service centerto purchasePumpSaver.
NOTE:
YOUMUSTPROTECTYOURUNiT FROMFREEZING
TEMPERATURES.
• Failureto do so will permanentlydamageyour pumpandrender
yourunitinoperable.
• Freezedamageis notcoveredunderwarranty.
To use PumpSaver,makesure the powerwasher is turned off and
disconnectedfrom supply water. Readand follow all instructions
andwarnings given onthe PumpSavercontainer.
OTHERSTORAGEiNSTRUCTiONS
1. DO NOTstore fuel from one seasonto another unless it has
beentreatedas describedin Protect FuelSystem.
2. Replacefuel container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in
fuel can cause problemsif it's usedwith this unit.
3. Coverunit with a suitableprotectivecoverthat does not retain
moisture.
.
Storage coverscanbe flammable.
• DONOTplaceastoragecoveroverahotpowerwasher.
• Letequipmentcool for a sufficienttime beforeplacingthe
coveronthe equipment.
Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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