WINTERSTORAGE
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures, Failureto do so wHIpermanentlydamageyour pumpand renderyour unit inoperable
Freezedamageis not coveredunderwarranty
To protect the unit frern freezing temperatures:
1.Empty cleaning tank as follows:
a.Disconnect hose connected to injection fitting on pump. Piace end of hose into suitabb container.
b.Rotate detergent shut=off vaiveto "On" position and open the tanks cover. Gravity wiii empty tank contents into container.
c.Reconnect hose to injection fitting on pump. Add 0.5 quart of clean fresh water to cleaning tank and close tanks cover.
2.Flush cleaning system by turning detergentshut=off valveto "On" position and run pressure washerwith black detergent spray tip. Fiush untii cleaning tank is empty. Turn its detergent shut=off valveto "Off" position.
3.Foliow steps 2=5in the previous section After Eac,_Use.
4.Use pump saver, available at Sears retail item 7174403GS,to treat pump. This minimizes freeze damage and iubricates pistons and seal
5.If pump saver is not avaiiabie, connect a
6.Store unit in a clean, dry area.
LONETERJ STORAGE
If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than 30 days, you must prepare the engine and pump for Iong term storage.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fue! filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experienceindicates that alcohoPbbnded fuels (called gas@d, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, whbh leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damagethe fuel system of an engine while in storage.
Pretect Fnel System
Fuel ,_dditNe:
Fuelcan becomestale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuet fresh, use Briggs
&Stratton FRESHSTAR7Mfuet stabilizer, available as a liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.
There is no needto drain gasoiine from the engine if a fuet stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabiiizer throughout the fuel system. The engine and fuei can then be stored up to
24 months.
If gasoiine in the engine has not beentreated with a fuei stabiiizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run the engine untii it stops from iack of fuei. The use of a fuel
stabiiizer in the storage container is recommended to maintain freshness.
Change eiJ
Whiie engine is stiii warm, drain oii from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade. See ChangingEngine OiL
eil CymJnderBere
°Removespark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 rot) of clean engine oii into the @in@r.
oInstali spark plug and pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil.
Pretect Primp
To protect the pump from damage causedby minerai deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver, item 7174403GS, to
treat pump. This prevents freezedamage and lubricates }istons and seals.
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. Faik_reto do so will permanently damage your purnp and render your unit inoperable
Freezedamage is not covered under warranty.
NOTE:PumpSaveris availabie as an optional accessory, it is not included with the pressurewasher. Contact your iocai Searsservice center to purchase PumpSaver.
To use PumpSaver, makesure the pressurewasher is turned off and disconnected from supply water. Readand foiiow aii instructions and warnings given on the PumpSavercontainer.
Other eterage Tips
1.DONOTstorefuelfrom oneseasonto anotherunlessit has beentreated as described in Protect Fue/System.
2.Repiacefuei container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in fuel can cause problems if it'sused with this unit.
3.Coverunit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.
WARNING
jStoragecovers can be flammable.
•DONOTplacea storagecoveroverahot pressurewasher.
oLetequipmentcoo[for a sufficienttime beforeplacingthe coveronthe equiprnent.
4.Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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