Storage
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STORAGE
When you are finished using the pressure washer, you must prepare the sprayer for storage and store it in a
proper location. Note:
o
If you will be storing the sprayer in freezing conditions
, follow the instructions for preparing the
sprayer for storage in freezing conditions.
o
If you will not be using the sprayer again for 30 days or more
, follow the instructions for
preparing the engine for long-term storage.
WARNING
•
Fuel and its vapors can ignite and cause a fire.
Select a well-ventilated storage area
away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks.
•
A hot engine can ignite flammable materials.
Always let engine cool at least five
minutes before storing.
Detailed instructions are provided below.
Choose a storage
location
Choose a storage location that is:
o
Clean and dry.
o
Away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks, or pilot lights, even if the
pressure washer’s engine and burner fuel tanks are empty. Resid
ual fuel
fumes from tank can ignite.
o
Away from extreme high or low temperatures. Do not store the pressure
washer in freezing conditions unless it is prepared as directed below for
those conditions.
Perform regular
maintenance
Perform periodic maintenance
as directed in this manual to keep the pressure
washer in safe working condition. See maintenance schedule under maintenance
and repair section of the maintenance.
Prepare pressure
washer for freezing
conditions
(if needed)
If you will be storing the pressure washer in freezing temperatures, you must
properly prepare the pressure washer to prevent water from freezing in the
system.
CAUTION
:
Do not allow water to freeze in the pressure washer, high-pressure
hose, or spray gun. Freezing water can cause damage to the
equipment and cause the spray gun to fail in the open position. A
spray gun that has failed in the open position can whip around and
cause personal injury when the pressure washer is started.
