Storage
Winter Storage
NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing
temperatures.
• Failureto do sowill permanentlydamageyour pumpandrender
yourunit inoperable.
• Freezedamageis not coveredunderwarranty.
To protect theunit fromfreezing temperatures:
1. Empty cleaningtank asfollows:
a. Disconnect hoseconnected to injection fitting on
pump. Placeend of hose into suitable container.
b. Rotate detergent shut-off valve to "On" position and
open the tanks cover. Gravitywill empty tank
contents into container.
c. Reconnect hoseto injection fitting on pump. Add
0.5 quart of clean fresh water to cleaning tank and
close tanks cover.
2. Flush detergent system by turning its detergent shut-off
valveto "On" position and run pressurewasher with
black spray tip. Flush until tank is empty. Turn its
detergent shut-off valveto "Off" position.
3. Follow steps 2-5 in the previous section After EachUse.
4. Use pump saver, Model 6039, to treat pump. This
minimizes freezedamage and lubricates pistons and
seals.
5. If pump saver is not available,connect a 3-foot (1 m)
section of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour
RV-antifreeze(antifreezewithout alcohol) into hose.
Pull recoil handle twice. Disconnect3-foot (1 m) hose.
6. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
LongTerm Storage
If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for morethan
30 days, you must preparethe engine and pump for long
term storage.
ProtectFuel System
FuelAdditive:
Fuelcan becomestale when stored over 30 days.Stale fuel
causesacid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or
on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs
& Stratton FRESHSTART® fuel stabilizer, available asa
liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.
Thereis no needto drain gasolinefrom the engine if a fuel
stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine
for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel
system. The engine andfuel can then be stored up to
24 months.
If gasoline in the engine has not beentreated with a fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run
the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. Theuse of a fuel
stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to
maintain freshness.
Storing the Engine
Seethe engine operator's manual for instructions on how to
properly preparethe engine for storage.
Protectingthe Pump
To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral
deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver,Model 6039, to treat
pump. This preventsfreezedamage and lubricates pistons
and seals.
NOTE:PumpSaveris availableas an optional accessory. It is
not included with the pressure washer. Contactthe nearest
authorized servicecenter to purchase PumpSaver.
NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing
temperatures.
• Failureto doso will permanentlydamageyour pumpandrender
yourunit inoperable.
• Freezedamageis not coveredunderwarranty.
To use PumpSaver,makesure the pressure washer is turned
off and disconnectedfrom supply water. Readandfollow all
instructions and warnings given on the PumpSaver
container.
OtherStorageTips
1. DONOTstore fuel from one seasonto another unless it
has beentreated as described in Protect FuelSystem.
2. Replacefuel container if it starts to rust. Rustand/or
dirt in fuel can cause problems if it's used with this
unit.
3. Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
_k WARNING Storagecovers can be flammable.
• DONOTplacea storagecoveroverahot pressurewasher.
• Let equipmentcoolfor a sufficienttime beforeplacingthe
coveronthe equipment.
4. Store unit in a cleanand dry area.
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