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WINTER STORAGE
NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing
temperatures.
• Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and
• Freeze damage is not covered under warranty.
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
After Each
Use.
to treat pump. This minimizes freeze damage and
section of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour
RV–antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into
hose. Pull recoil handle twice. Disconnect 3-foot
hose.
LONG TERM 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
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads
to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
Protect Fuel System
Fuel Additive:
Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the
fuel fresh, use Briggs & Stratton® Advanced Formula
& Stratton genuine service parts are sold.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine
container. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
recommended to maintain freshness.
Protect Pump
deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver, Sears item
NOTICE
accessory. It is not included with the pressure washer.
Contact your local Sears service center to purchase
PumpSaver.
NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing
temperatures.
• Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and
• Freeze damage is not covered under warranty.
To use PumpSaver, make sure the pressure washer is
and follow all instructions and warnings given on the
PumpSaver container.
Other Storage Tips
1. DO NOT store fuel from one season to another
Protect
Fuel System.
2. Replace fuel container if it starts to rust. Rust and/
this unit.
does not retain moisture.
STORAGE
WARNING
resulting in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT place a storage cover over a hot pressure
washer.
cover on the equipment.