North Star M157310AC.1, Owner'S Manual

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Storage
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3.
Attach the 12” garden hose piece with the funnel to the pump inlet.
Pour RV antifreeze into the funnel, then turn starter (or pull the recoil) a few
times until antifreeze comes out of the pump outlet.
Prepare engine for
long term storage
(if storing more than
30 days)
First prepare the engine for long term storage if you will not be using
the pressure washer again for more than 30 days.
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and
gum deposits to form in the fuel system which can cause malfunction of the
engine.
1. Prepare fuel system for storage:
o
Drain all gasoline from the tank and carburetor. This is most easily
accomplished by running the pressure washer with the high pressure
hose until the engine stops from lack of fuel.
OR
o
Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline (following manufacturer's
instructions)
Fuel stabilizer steps:
a.
Ensure gas tank is full.
b. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank.
c. Run pressure washer with high pressure hose at least 5
minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel
system.
d. Shut off engine
2. Lubricate cylinder and piston:
a. Disconnect spark plug wire and remove spark plug
b. Add one teaspoon oil through spark plug hole
c. Place rag over spark plug hole and turn starter (or pull the recoil) a
few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.
d. Replace spark plug, but do not reconnect the spark plug wire.
Prepare pressure
washer for storage Prepare the pressure washer for storage.
1. Disconnect the battery, remove it from the battery compartment, and
store it indoors.
2. Make sure the engine start switch is OFF and fuel valve is OFF.
3. Disconnect the engine spark plug wire if you haven't already done so.
4. Disconnect the high-pressure hose, garden hose, and spray gun.
Move pressure
washer to storage
location Let engine cool for 5 minutes before moving the pressure washer to it's
storage location.