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Disconnect all water connections.
Turn
on the machine for a few seconds. Press
trigger to bleed any remaining water in the pump.
Turn off immediately.
Remove
the gun and hose from the pressure
washer.
Drain any excess water. Roll hose
carefully and do not allow hose to be kinked.
Store
the machine and accessories in a room that
does not reach freezing temperatures. Do not store
near
furnace or other heat source as it may dry out
the pump seals.
Alternative
Procedure
If you cannot do the Optimum Winterizing pro-
cedu
re, you can still protect your pressure washer
from winter-damage by doing below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
4. Remove the hose from pump inlet.
3. Continue until fluid exits the pump outlet.
2. Depress button on top of antifreeze container.
and
quick-connect coupling.
1. Connect the pump saver hose onto the adaptor
Optimum
Winterizing Procedure
Winterizin
g your pressure washer will help protect
and
prolong its life. It is strongly recommend you
follow the below steps using pump saver. This will
keep
the internal parts lubricated, protected from
rust
, and prevents the pump from freezing.
Pump
saver is available at your local hardware
stores
.
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