AFTER EACH USE
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time. Sediments of minerals can deposit on pump parts and "freeze" pump action. Follow these procedures after every use:
•Flush the chemical system by selecting the System Rinse tank and run the Pressure Washer with
nozzle in low pressure mode. Flush for one minute or until the chemical is cleared from the system.
•Shut off the engine and let it cool, then remove all hoses.
,_ CAUTION:intheis 'O'orBeOFFsurepositiontheenginebeforeRun/Stopyoucontinueswitch.
•Empty the pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil handle about 6 times with the Run/Stop switch in the '0'or OFF position.This should remove most of the liquid in .the pump.
•Rotate the
•Coil the high pressure hose and inspect it for damage. Cuts in the hose or fraying could result in leaks and loss of pressure. Should any damage be found, replace the hose. DO NOT attempt to repair a damaged hose. Replace the hose with the genuine Craftsman part.
•Drain water from hose and properly hang it on the wire support provided.
•Store system in a clean, dry area.
,_ theDANGER:gastankNeverindoorsstore intheenclosed,enginewithpoodyfuel in ventilated areas where fumes may reach an open flame, a spark, or pilot light.
WINTER STORAGE
,_ CAUTION:freezing temperaturesYou must .protectFailureyourto dounitsofromwill permanently damage your pump and render your unit inoperable.
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
•Empty al_ chemical reservoirs as followS:
a.Disconnect hose connected to chemical inject fitting on the pump. Place end of hose into suitable container.
b.Move the selector knob to Tank A and open
that tank'scover. Gravity should shortly empty the tank contents into the container.
c.When the tank is empty, repeat step (b) for tanks B and C.
d.Reconnect the hose to the chemical inject
fitting on the pump. Add 0.5 liter of clean fresh water to each tank and close tank'scovers.
Flush the chemical system by selecting a tank and run the Pressure Washer with nozzle in low
pressure mode. Flush until each tank is empty, then switch the selector knob to the next tank. The last
tank to be emptied must be the System Rinse tank.
Connect a
LONG TERM STORAGE
If you do not plan to use the Pressure Washer for more than 30 days, you must prepare the engine 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 dudng storage. Also, ex_padencoindicates that
dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
ProtectFueSystem
,_ DANGER:outdoors, awayDrainfromfusl openinto approvedflame. Becontainersure engine is cool. Do not smoke.
•Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.
•Run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel.
Make sure you have water supply to pump inlet connected and turned ON.
Change Oil
Whileengineis stillwarm, drainoilfromcrankcase. Refillwithrecommendedgrade. (See ChangingOil)
Oil Cylinder Bore
•Remove spark plug. Squirt about 1 ounce (30 ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Crank engine slowly to distribute oil.
,_ whenCAUTION:crankingAvoidenginespray. from spark plug hole
•Install spark plug. Do not connect spark plug wire.
OTHER
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO EMPTY THE FUEL TANK.
IMPORTANT: NEVER cover your cleaning system while engine and exhaust area are warm.
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