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Winter Storage
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
1. Use a commercially available pump protector to treat the pump. This minimizes
freezing damage and lubricates pistons and seals. Contact your authorized dealer
for pump protector solution.
2. If pump protector solution is not available, connect a 3 ft. (30.5cm) section of garden
hose to the water inlet adapter. Pour RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into
hose. Pull the recoil handle twice. Disconnect the 3 ft. (30.5cm) hose.
3. Store the unit in a clean, dry area (heated area preferred).
Long Term Storage
If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than 30 days, you must prepare
the engine and pump for long term storage. See the engine user manual for specific
instructions regarding this.
Protect Fuel System
Fuel Stabilizer:
Fuel will become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acids and gum
deposits to form in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Prior to storage, if
gasoline will not be treated with a fuel stabilizer, it must be drained from the engine into
an approved container. After draining, run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
NOTICE
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
1. Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and render your unit inoper-
able.
2. Freezing damage is not covered under warranty.
Thermal Relief Valve is
open and discharg-
ing water from side
of pump
1. Water temperature is too high
2. Pump has operated more than 3
mins without pulling trigger
1. Use cool water only.
2. Pull trigger at least 30 seconds
every 3 mins. Thermal valve must be
replaced.
Leak in the fittings
1. Water leak in high pressure fittings,
hose, or gun
1. Use teflon tape or pipe sealant to
tighten hose fitting, replace hose or
gun *If problem continues, take to
your pressure washer dealer
Pump oil is low
1. Normal use consumes oil over time
1. To gauge the oil level, look directly
into the sight glass. Oil level should
always be at the center dot. Do not
overfill. Replace w/ SAE 30 non
detergent mineral oil
Oil has a milky color
1. Seals have worn from use and water
has leaked in
1. Bring Unit local service center to
have seals replaced
STORAGE
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