Maintenance and Troubleshooting
12
Owner’s Manual for Water Pump
Storage
Refer to the following list to prepare
equipment for storage.
• DO NOT place a storage cover on a hot
water pump. Allow equipment to cool to
room temperature before storage.
• DO NOT store fuel from one season to
another unless properly treated.
• Replace fuel container if rust is present.
Rust in fuel will cause fuel system problems.
• Cover equipment with a suitable protective,
moisture resistant cover.
• Store equipment in a clean and dry area.
• Always store water pump and fuel away
from heat and ignition sources.
Prepare Fuel System for Storage
Fuel stored over 30 days can go bad and
damage fuel system components. Keep fuel
fresh, use fuel stabilizer.
If fuel stabilizer is added to fuel system,
prepare and run engine according to
Run engine for 10-15 minutes to
circulate stabilizer throughout fuel system.
Adequately prepared fuel can be stored up to
24 months.
NOTE:
If fuel has not been treated with fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved
container. Run engine until it stops from lack
of fuel. Use of fuel stabilizer in fuel storage
container is recommended to keep fuel fresh.
1. Change engine oil.
2. Remove spark plug.
3. Pour a tablespoon (5-10cc) of clean
engine oil or spray a suitable fogging
agent into cylinder.
4. Pull starter recoil several times to
distribute oil in cylinder.
5. Install spark plug.
6. Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt. This
will close valves so moisture cannot enter
engine cylinder. Gently release recoil.
Change Oil
Change engine oil before storage. See
Prepare Water Pump for Storage
Protect
equipment
from
freezing
temperatures. Failure to do so will
permanently damage pump and render
equipment inoperable. Freeze damage is not
covered under warranty.
Protect equipment from freezing temperatures
as follows:
1. Shut engine off by turning engine start
switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect hoses.
3. Let engine cool.
4. Remove water drain plug and drain
trapped water.
5. Turn fuel valve to OFF.
6. Winterize
engine
per
manufacturer
specifications.
Store equipment in a clean and dry area.
(000143)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Store fuel in a well
ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure
to do so will result in death or serious injury.
(000109)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Verify machine has properly
cooled before installing cover and storing
machine. Hot surfaces could result in fire.
(000243)
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Always run engine with water
in the pump priming chamber. Failure to do so could
result in equipment damage.
(000181)
WARNING
Vision Loss. Eye protection is required to avoid
spray from spark plug hole when cranking engine.
Failure to do so could result in vision loss.
