Transporting and Storing the Unit
WARNING:
•Toavoidfire,allowwaterpumptocooldownforatleasttwentyminutes
before transporting or storing the unit.
•Alwaystransportandstoretheunitwiththefuelcockinthe“OFF”position.
•Alwayskeepunitinhorizontal,LEVELpositiontothegroundtopreventfuelfrom
spilling. Spilled gasoline and gasoline vapor may ignite.
•Gasolineisextremelyflammableandexplosive.
Storing the Water Pump:
Refer to the Controls and Features section for
additional diagrams and definitions.
1. Ensure the storage site for the unit is clean and dry.
2. Clean the inside of the water pump.
a. If the water pump was used to pump water with mud, sand, or other
heavy debris:
i. Operate water pump to suck in fresh, clean water to wash inside of
unit. Failure to do so may result in damage to impeller.
ii. After washing, remove water drain plug and empty the water in the
water pump completely.
iii. Reinstall the water drain plug.
Before long term storage of your power equipment product,
typically 30 days or more, perform the following:
1. Set the fuel cock valve to the “OFF” position.
2. Let the unit continue to run until it stops itself, burning all of the fuel in the fuel system.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
4. Drain the engine oil in accordance with the “Oil Change Procedures” in this Owner’s Manual
Maintenance section. Do NOT re-fill with oil until ready to use again.
5. Remove the spark plug in accordance with the “Spark Plug Maintenance” in the Owner’s Manual
Maintenance section. Spray a lubricant, such as WD40®, into the spark plug hole to lubricate the top
of the piston and walls of the cylinder. Replace the spark plug.
6. Pull starter rope until resistance is felt. This will place the valves in the closed position.
7. Add the recommended amount of fuel stabilizer, in accordance with the amount recommended by
the manufacturer, to the unused gasoline left in the unit’s tank.
8. Place the unit in a clean, dry and secure location.
9. Cover the unit to protect it from dust.
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