Product Manual
19 - ENG
2. Clean filter by flushing it with water on bothsides.
3. Re-insert filter into water inlet of pump. NOTE: Cone side facesout.
NOTE: Do not operate the pressure washer without filter properly installed.
STORAGE
ENGINE
Consult the Engine Owner’s Manual for manufacturer’s recommendations
forstorage.
TO PREVENT FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS
1. Add Ethanol Shield
TM
fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions.
When adding a gasoline stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If only
partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage.
If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that it contains only
freshgasoline.
2. After adding a gasoline stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes
to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in
thecarburetor.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFFposition.
4. Continue to run the engine until it stops from the lack of fuel in the carburetor
fuel bowl. Running time should be less than 3minutes.
PUMP
The manufacturer recommends using SIMPSON
®
/ POWERWASHER
®
Pump
Guard or equivalent when storing the unit for more than 30 days and/or when
freezing temperatures are expected. SIMPSON
®
/ POWERWASHER
®
Pump Guard
is environmentallyfriendly.
NOTE: Using pump guard helps provide proper lubrication to the internal seals of
the pump regardless of temperature or environment.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Use only SIMPSON
®
/ POWERWASHER
®
Pump Guard or equivalent. Other products could be corrosive and/or contain alco-
hol which may cause pumpdamage.
1. Turn off pressure washer and disconnect hoses frompump.
2. Unscrew bottle valve from Pump Guard bottle and remove seal.
3. Screw bottle valve back ontobottle.
4. Attach bottle to water inlet ofpump.
5. Squeeze bottle to inject contents intopump.
6. With ignition switch off, simultaneously pull starter rope and squeeze bottle.
Repeat until protector fluid exits pump outlet. NOTE: This step may require
twopeople.
PRESSURE WASHER
1. Drain all water from high pressure hose and wrap it onto hosewrap.
2. Drain all water from the spray gun and wand by holding spray gun in a
vertical position with nozzle end pointing down and squeezing trigger. Store in
gunholder.
3. Wrap up and secure detergent siphon hose so it is protected fromdamage.