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Winterizing the Pressure Washer
1.)
Disconnect the high pressure hose. Make sure all water is drained from
the hose, gun, and lance.
2.)
Combine 1 gallon of water with one gallon of antifreeze in a pail. Elevate
the pail so it is higher than the pump.
3.)
Attach a short garden hose (4-5 ft. long) to the pump inlet. Submerge the
other end in the antifreeze solution.
4.)
Point the water outlet away from people or animals. Run the pressure
washer until antifreeze discharges from the pump outlet. Immediately turn
the engine OFF. The pressure washer is ready for storage.
5.)
After storage, run clean water through the pressure washer until the
antifreeze is removed. Spray the antifreeze where it will not be harmful to
the environment, people, or animals.
Follow these instructions to prevent the pump from
freezing during
storage. During cold weather, store the pressure
washer indoors and move it outdoors before
starting the engine.
