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Storage, Winterizing & Transport
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.
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 plumbing antifreeze.
5. Start the engine to circulate the plumbing
antifreeze 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 plumbing antifreeze 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.
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:
Transport
Before transport, make sure that the unit is not
under pressure and that the unit is in a secure
and upright position.
CAUTION:
Investigate and abide by your local
laws in the transportation of engines with
gasoline in them.
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.
Disconnect the nozzle from the lance.
Step 2.
Flush the nozzle backwards with water.
Step 3.
Reconnect the nozzle to the lance.
Basic Maintenance
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.
