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TRANSPORTING / STORAGE
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your pump troublefree and
looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from
impairing your pump’s function and appearance, and will make the engine easier
to start when you use the pump again.
Cleaning
1. Wash the engine and pump.
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from entering the
air cleaner or muffler opening. Keep water away from controls and all other
places that are difficult to dry, as water promotes rust.
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Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water
into the air cleaner or muffler opening. Water in the air cleaner will soak
the air filter, and water that passes through the air filter or muffler can
enter the cylinder, causing damage.
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Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has
been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before washing.
2. Wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
3. Fill the pump chamber with clean, fresh water, start the engine outdoors, and
let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to evaporate any
external water.
Dry operation will damage the pump seal. Be sure the pump
chamber is filled with water before starting the engine.
4. Stop the engine, and allow it to cool.
5. Remove the pump drain plug, and flush the
pump with clean, fresh water. Allow the water
to drain from the pump chamber, and then
reinstall the drain plug.
6. After the pump is clean and dry, touch up any
damaged paint, and coat areas that may rust
with a light film of oil. Lubricate controls with a
silicone spray lubricant.
Fuel
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline will cause hard
starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in
your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor
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