Craftsman 580.7523 manual Winterstorage, ¥Notice, Lohgterm Storage, Protect Fuel System

WINTERSTORAGE

t¥NOTICE

ou must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. Failureto do so will permanentlydamageyour pumpand renderyour unit inoperable.

Freezedamageis not coveredunderwarranty.

To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:

1.Follow steps 1-4 in the previous section After Each Use.

2.Use pump saver, available at Sears retail item 6039, to treat pump. This minimizes freeze damageand lubricates pistons and seals.

3.If pump saver is not available, connect a 3-foot section of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into hose. Pull recoil handletwice. Disconnect 3-foot hose.

4.Store unit in a clean, dry area.

LOHGTERM STORAGE

If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than 30 days, you must prepare the engine and pump for long term storage.

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experienceindicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damagethe fuel system of an engine while in storage.

Protect Fuel System

Fuel Additive:

If adding a fuel additive, fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. If only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 24 months with additive.

*Add fuel additive following manufacturer'sinstructions.

*Makesure you have water supply to pump inlet connected and turned ON.

*Run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treated fuel has replacedthe untreatedfuel in the carburetor.

*Stop engineand move fuel valve lever to "Off" position.

DrainingFuel Tank and Carburetor:

If fuel additive is not used, removeall fuel from tank and carburetor.

oPlacean approved fuel container below carburetor and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.

oRemovecarburetor drain bolt (A) and sediment cup (B), then move fuel valve lever to "On" position.