Storage
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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.
Make sure the engine start switch is OFF and fuel valve is OFF.
2.
Disconnect the engine spark plug wire if you haven’t already done so.
3.
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 its storage
location.
