Product Manual

Owner’s Manual for Power Washer 15
Storage
General
• DO NOT place a storage cover on a hot
power washer. Allow unit to cool to room
temperature before storage.
• DO NOT store fuel from one season to
another unless properly treated.
• Replace fuel container if rust is present.
Rust in fuel will cause fuel system prob-
lems.
• Cover unit with a suitable protective, mois-
ture resistant cover.
• Store unit in a clean and dry area.
• Always store power washers and fuel away
from heat and ignition sources.
Prepare Fuel System for Storage
Fuel stored over 30 days can go bad and
damage fuel system components. Keep fuel
fresh, use fuel stabilizer.
If fuel stabilizer is added to fuel system, pre-
pare and run engine according to subsection
Power Washer Start-Up. Run engine for 2
minutes to circulate stabilizer throughout fuel
system. Adequately prepared fuel can be
stored up to 24 months.
NOTE: If fuel has not been treated with fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved
container. Run engine until it stops from lack
of fuel. Use of fuel stabilizer in fuel storage
container is recommended to keep fuel fresh.
Prepare Engine for Storage
1. Change engine oil.
2. Remove spark plug.
3. Pour a tablespoon (5-10cc) of clean
engine oil or spray a suitable fogging
agent into cylinder.
4. Pull starter recoil several times to distrib-
ute oil in cylinder.
5. Install spark plug.
6. Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt.
This will close valves so moisture cannot
enter engine cylinder. Gently release
recoil.
Change Oil
Change engine oil before storage. See
Change Engine Oil
Prepare Pump for Storage
NOTE: If not using power washer for more
than 30 days, prepare engine and pump for
storage.
Protect unit from freezing temperatures. Fail-
ure to do so will permanently damage pump
and render unit inoperable. Freeze damage is
not covered under warranty.
Protect unit from freezing temperatures as fol-
lows:
1. Shut engine OFF.
2. Turn fuel valve to OFF.
3. Turn water supply OFF.
4. Point spray gun in a safe direction, and
squeeze trigger to relieve trapped pres-
sure.
5. Let engine cool.
6. Disconnect hoses from spray gun and
high-pressure outlet on pump. Drain water
from hoses, spray gun, and lance. Use a
rag to wipe off components.
7. Empty pump of all remaining liquids.
8. Pull recoil handle approximately six times
to remove remaining liquid from pump.
NOTE: Connect a 3 ft (1 m) section of garden
hose to water inlet adapter. Pour RV-anti-
freeze (alcohol free antifreeze) into hose. Pull
recoil handle twice. Disconnect hose.
Store unit in a clean and dry area.
(000105)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000109)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Verify machine has properly
cooled before installing cover and storing
machine. Hot surfaces could result in fire.