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5.8 STORAGE
When placing the pressure washer into storage, follow this procedure:
1. Thoroughly clean the injector valve and additive line with clean water.
2. Spray with the pressure washer for 1 minute using clean water to clean the system of contaminants.
3.
If the unit will experience freezing temperatures during storage, refer to Section 6.2.1
.
4.
Ensure the oil level in the pump reservoir is at the red dot in the middle of the sight glass
. Do
not over fill or under fill pump oil.
5. Store inside or cover with a waterproof tarpaulin and tie it securely around the machine.
6. Do not allow children to play on or around the stored unit.
7. Flush both the water inlet and additive lines with clean water when starting to use again.
5.9 WASHING TIPS
Some basic principles to keep in mind while using your pressure washer:
1. On walls, siding, grain bins, etc., always apply the detergent from the bottom up and rinse from the top
down.
2. On flat areas do not attempt to soap and rinse too much at once. Clean approximately 10x10 ft. (3x3
m) sections.
3. In or on buildings that may have considerable wiring, such as milk-houses, do not spray near wiring.
You could be electrocuted.
4. Your machine will remove peeling and blistering paint quite easily. Use the fan shaped spray as you
would a flat scraper; the nearer the nozzle is to the surface the more powerful the jet of water.
5. When removing grease and dirt from a tractor engine, use “shampoo” detergents that are available for
this purpose. After waiting for a few minutes (or according to the shampoo directions) use your high-
pressure spray to rinse off the engine. In the case of gasoline engines, it is usually necessary to cover
the distributor with some plastic, or better still, remove the entire ignition harness before covering and
spraying.
6. High-pressure spray is perfect for removing dead bugs from engine radiators. However, be careful
when cleaning not to bend the radiator fins. If this happens, back off with the nozzle and straighten
any damaged ones after washing.
7. When cleaning any electrical machinery such as a chop mill, bale elevators, etc., remember to
disconnect their power cords first. Although their motors and wiring are probably for outdoor use, rain
will not enter connection boxes the way a high-pressure jet of water would.
