10
STORANGE, WINTERIZING & TRANSPORT
STORAGE
CAUTION: Always follow the proper Shutdown
Instructions on page 9 before storing the pressure
washer or accessories. For your own safety, be sure to
turn the motor OFF and discharge the residual pressure
(see page 9.)
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.
TRANSPORT
Before transport, make sure that the unit is not under
pressure and that the unit is in a secure and upright
position.
WINTERIZING
Always store your pressure washer in a location where
the temperature will NOT fall below 0
˚
C.
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.
Turn Motor switch OFF
2.
Shut off water supply and relieve pressure in the
spray gun by depressing the trigger.
3.
Disconnect the garden hose from the unit, but
leave the high-pressure hose connected.
4.
Connect a short hose (not supplied) to the water
inlet of the pressure washer.
5.
Place the other end of this hose into a container
of plumbing anti-freeze.
6.
Start the motor to circulate the plumbing anti-
freeze in the pump.
7.
Press and hold the gun trigger until the fluid comes
out the nozzle. Turn the motor OFF immediately.
8.
Discharge residual pressure by pressing and
holding the gun trigger, then disconnect the high-
pressure hose.
The plumbing anti-freeze will help protect against
freezing during storage and help prevent the pistons
from sticking.
BASIC MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Always follow the Shutdown Instructions on page 9 before working on the pressure washer or the
accessories. For your own safety, be sure to turn the motor OFF and discharge the residual pressure (see page 9)
before carrying out any maintenance.
WARNING! The pressure washer pump is
susceptible to permanent damage if frozen.
Damage as a result of the unit freezing is NOT
covered by the warranty.
NOZZLE
Clogging of the nozzle causes pump pressure to pulsate
and a distorted spray pattern can result.
Cleaning is immediately required with unit turned OFF.
CAUTION: Failure to discharge the residual pressure
could result in personal injury due to discharge of high-
pressure water.
Step 1: Disconnect the nozzle from the lance.
Step 2: Flush the nozzle backwards with water.
Step 3: Reconnect the nozzle to the lance.
Restart the pressure washer and depress the trigger on the
spray gun. If the nozzle is still plugged, repeat steps 1
through 3.
CONNECTIONS
Connections on hoses, the gun and spray lance should be
cleaned regularly.
COOLING SYSTEM
The air vents, located in and around the pressure washer,
must be kept clean and free of any obstructions to ensure
proper air-cooling of the motor during operation.
