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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your Power Washer for storage if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
Remove all gasoline from carburetor, fuel filter and fuel
tank to prevent gum deposits forming on these parts.
IMPORTANT:
It is import to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also experien-
ce indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using Ethanol or Methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sy-
stem of an engine while in storage.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
Note:
Fuel stabilizer ( Sears Fuel Stabilizer No. 33500 ) is
an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation
of fuel gum deposits during storage.
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow the mix ratio found on
stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach
the carburetor. Do not drain the fuel tank and carbu-
retor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
• Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean
engine oil. (See “G. Change Motor Oil” in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
CYLINDER
• Remove spark plug.
• Pour approximately 1/2 ounce (15 ml) of engine oil
through spark plug hole into the cylinder.
• Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug.
PUMP
The pump will be severely damaged if it is stored in a
location where the temperature falls below freezing
point without its first being emptied of water or flushed
through with 50 % Anti-freeze solution.
The best protection against freezing is to store the
Power Washer and the accessories (high-pressure
hose, trigger gun, spray lance) in a room where the
temperature will not fall to the freezing point.
To empty the pump
• Disconnect the Power Washer from the water sup-
ply.
• Disconnect the HP hose from the cleaner.
• The water will drain out.
Flushing with Anti-freeze solution
If the cleaner is to be out of operation for any length of
time, it is advisable to flush it through with a glysantine
solution as this provides a certain degree of protection
against corrosion. A solution of 50 % Anti-freeze, 50 %
water is pumped through the cleaner.
Note:
A cleaner that may have frozen up should first
be thawed before it is put back into use as otherwise
damage may be caused.
OTHER
• Clean dirt and carbon from cylinder, cylinder head
fins, blower housing and muffler areas.
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
• Store in a clean and dry area.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt.
Note:
Cover your unit with a suitable protective
coverthat does not retainmoisture. Do not use plastic.
Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to
form and will cause your unit to rust.
Never store the Power Washer with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
