Product Manual

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DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning
hazard
Exhaust fumes from the burner contain carbon
monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see,
smell, or taste. The CO generated by the pressure
washer can rapidly accumulate, even in areas that
appear to be well ventilated, resulting in dangerous and
fatal concentrations within minutes. ONLY run pressure
washer outdoors and away from air intakes. NEVER run
pressure washer inside any enclosed or semi-enclosed
spaces, including homes, garages, basements, sheds,
boxes, pick-up truck beds, RVs, or boats. These spaces
can trap poisonous gases, EVEN if you run a fan or
open windows.
Step 4. Stopping
If the heater was used, turn heat switch OFF and run
cold water through the coil for at least 2 minutes while
spraying. If no heater, you may immediately:
• Turn power switch OFF.
• Turn water supply OFF.
• Actuate spray gun trigger to relieve system
pressure.
• Remove garden hose, pressure hose and nozzle
• Unplug pressure washer.
• Let machine cool for 5 minutes and store in a
clean, dry area until next use. See “Storage”
section for more details.
• If storing for more than 30 days, see “Long Term
Storage.”
Storage
Between-Use Storage
Before storing, let machine cool for at least 5 minutes,
as a hot engine can be a fire hazard. Place in a secure
location where it will not be started by untrained
persons.
An appropriate storage location is:
• Clean and dry.
• Away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks
or pilot lights, even if the and burner fuel tank is
empty. (Residual fuel vapors from tank can
ignite.)
• Away from extreme high or low temperatures.
(Do not store the unit in freezing conditions
unless it is prepared as directed in “Winter
Storage Preparation.”)
Long-Term Storage Preparation (between
infrequent uses and at end of season)
Prepare for long-term storage if you will not be using
machine again for more than 30 days. Fuel can become
stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid
and gum deposits to form in the fuel system which can
cause the machine to malfunction. To avoid problems,
the fuel system should be emptied or treated with a fuel
preserver before storing the machine longer than 30
days.
Winter Storage Preparation
Machines containing water for cooling or those that use
water during operation need special preparation for
storage during the winter (or freezing) months to prevent
water from freezing in the system.
Note: Long-term storage is treated differently than
between-use storage.
Do not allow water to freeze in the pressure washer,
high-pressure hose, or spray gun. Freezing water will
cause damage to the equipment and can cause the
spray gun to fail in the open position. A spray gun that
has failed in the open position can whip around and
cause personal injury when the pressure washer is
started. Winterize as follows:
1. Drain the water from the high-pressure hose and
spray gun by pressing the trigger on the spray
gun until all water drains out.
2. Using a wrench, disconnect the plumbing that
connects to the pump outlet.
3. Obtain the materials you will need:
• 12” piece of garden hose or equivalent
• Funnel
• Approximately 6 oz. of RV antifreeze.
4. Attach the 12” garden hose piece with the funnel
to the pump inlet (Figure 14).
5. Pour RV antifreeze into the
funnel, then turn starter
(or pull the recoil) a
few times until
antifreeze comes out
of the pump outlet.
Figure 14