Homelite HL80833 manuel dutilisation Storing the pressure washer, Preparing for use after storage

MAINTENANCE

STORING the pressure washer

See Figure 32.

Store the pressure washer with the gas tank empty by either draining the tank or running the pressure washer until the gas runs out. Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time before storing the machine. Store in a dry, covered area where the weather can’t damage it.

It is important to store this product in a frost-free area. Always empty water from all hoses and the pump before storing.

NOTE: Use of a fuel stabilizer and pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life of the machine.

Discharge Fuel:

Drain the fuel tank completely. Stored gas can go stale in 30 days.

Engine Lubricant:

Drain the lubricant and replace with fresh, clean lubricant.

Spark Plug:

nDisconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug. Pour about a teaspoon of clean, air-cooled, four-cycle lubricant through the spark plug hole into the combustion chamber.

nLeaving the spark plug out, pull the starter cord two or three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.

nInspect the spark plug and clean or replace, as necessary.

nReinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire disconnected.

Air Filter:

nClean the air filter.

Hoses and Pump:

Flush the injection hose with clean water for 1-2 minutes. Remove all hoses. Empty the pump by pulling on the recoil starter about 6 times. This should remove most of the liquid from the pump.

Handlebar:

NOTE: Before lowering the handlebar, disconnect the high pressure water hose from the trigger handle outlet coupler.

nTo lower the handlebar for storage, remove the acorn nut and knob.

nRotate handlebar forward to the next indentation in handle spacer.

nRetighten knob and acorn nut to secure.

preparing for use after storage

nRestore handle to operating position.

nPull the recoil starter grip three or four times to clean lubricant from the combustion chamber.

nRemove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant from the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.

nReconnect the spark plug wire.

nRefuel the machine as described earlier in the operator’s manual.

periodic maintenance schedule table

Maintenance Items	Each	Every	Every	Every	Every	Every
	use	8 hrs.	20 hrs.	50 hrs.	100 hrs.	300 hrs.
Clean engine & check bolts & nuts	X	X
Check engine oil	X
Change engine oil*			X
Clean spark plug					X
Clean air cleaner	X			X
Replace air cleaner element				X
Clean & adjust spark plug & electrodes					X
Replace spark plug					X
Remove carbon from cylinder head**						X
Check & adjust valve clearance**						X

*Initial oil change should be performed after the first 20 hours of operation. Do not pour old oil down sewage drains, into garden soil, or into open streams. Your local zoning or environmental regulations will give you more detailed instruction on proper disposal.

** Have performed by your nearest service center

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