Operating Instructions: 2-6
SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
1. Lube the blower to prevent it from rusting internally.
a. Allow the unit to run for a few minutes with the vacuum hose disconnected in
order to remove moisture from the blower.
b. Cap o the inlet to the vacuum tank.
c. Spray a LPS TKX spray lubricant into the “BLOWER LUBE PORT” for about 2
to 3 seconds while the unit is running (See Figure 2-1).
d. Run the machine an additional 2 to 5 minutes to ash o lubricant.
e. Uncap the inlet, set throttle at IDLE and run the unit for 1 minute to allow the
blower to cool down.
2. Remove the Vacuum Hose.
3. If freeze guarding is necessary perform the procedure at this time. See Section 3,
Freeze Guarding, in this Owner’s Manual.
4. Turn the key to “OFF”
5. Drain the water box using the valve.
6. Drain the vacuum tank in an appropriate location.
In accordance with the EPA, state and local laws, do not dispose of water into
gutters, storm drains, streams, reservoirs, etc.
7. Perform daily maintenance as specied in Section 4 of this Owner’s Manual.