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Storage & Winterizing
Storage
CAUTION:
Always follow Shutdown Instructions
on page 8 before storing the pressure washer or
the accessories. For your own safety, be sure to
turn the engine OFF and discharge the residual
pressure (see page 8).
Always store your pressure washer in a location
where the temperature will NOT fall below 0°C.
Store the machine and accessories in a dry place,
protected from freezing. The machine should NOT
be placed near an open flame i.e. furnace, hot
water heater, etc.
WARNING:
The pressure washer pump is
susceptible to permanent damage if frozen.
Damage as a result of unit freezing is NOT
covered by the warranty.
If you must store your pressure washer in a
location where the temperature is below 0°C,
you can minimize the chance of damage to your
machine by utilizing the following procedure:
1. Shut off water supply and relieve pressure in
the spray gun by depressing the trigger.
2. Disconnect the garden hose from the unit, but
leave the high-pressure hose connected.
3. Connect a short hose (not supplied) to the
water inlet of the pressure washer.
4. Place the other end of this hose into container
of winter windshield washer fluid.
5. Start the engine to circulate the windshield
washer fluid in the pump.
6. Press and hold the gun trigger until the fluid
comes out the nozzle. Turn the engine OFF
immediately.
7. Discharge residual pressure by pressing and
holding the gun trigger, then disconnect the
high-pressure
hose.
The winter windshield washer fluid will help protect
against freezing during storage, and help prevent
the pistons from sticking.
Winterizing
Always store your pressure washer in a location
where the temperature will NOT fall below 0°C.
CAUTION:
Always remove gasoline from the
engine if storing the pressure washer indoors.
IMPORTANT:
Always follow the Shutdown Instructions on page 8 before working on the pressure
washer or the accessories. For your own safety, be sure to turn the engine OFF and discharge the
residual pressure (see page 8) before carrying out any maintenance.
Nozzle
Clogging of the nozzle causes pump pressure to
be high and a distorted spray pattern can result.
Cleaning is immediately required with unit turned
OFF.
CAUTION:
Failure to do discharge the residual
pressure could result in personal injury due to
discharge of high-pressure water.
Step 1.
Set the nozzle to fan spray by turning
the nozzle clockwise (see page 6).
Basic Maintenance
Step 2.
Remove the nozzle orifice using a 2 mm
hex key (turn counter-clockwise)
Step 3.
Clean nozzle by blowing with air.
Step 4.
Re-insert the nozzle orifice using a 2 mm
hex key (turn clockwise).
Restart the pressure washer and depress the trigger on the spray gun.
If the nozzle is still plugged, repeat steps 1 through 4.
